Priyanka Chopra's rigorous training to fit in 'Mary Kom' is inspirational; watch

Mary Kom is a 2014 biographical sports movie helmed by Omung Kumar and bankrolled under banners of Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. film stars Priyanka Chopra in le role, while Darshan Kumar and Sunil Thapa are essaying supporting roles in movies. Mary Kom depicts journey of her becoming a remarkable boxer and her victory at 2008 World Boxing Championships in Ningbo. Here's taking a look at Priyanka Chopra's behind scenes journey of movie.

Making of Mary Kom

Before beginning shoot of Mary Kom, Priyanka Chopra underwent extensive physical training reportedly for four months to gain a muscular physique. She also underwent boxing training to learn sport and Mary Kom’s distinct boxing style. Soon after Mary Kom released, production house of movie released a video that features making of movie and Priyanka Chopra’s training process.

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video begins with director Omung Kumar speaking how character needed muscular physique. Gym trainer Samir Jaura reveals how Priyanka Chopra h to opt for various training including CrossFit, endurance training, flexibility training, functional training and more to look like a boxer. For boxing, one trainer from Mary Kom’s original group was called to make her learn Kom’s boxing style, technique and stance.

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t only that but foreign professionals were also called to train Priyanka Chopra to fit in Mary Kom’s character. video features one of trainers explaining how it is very difficult to portray Mary Kom and learn her techniques as she has been a boxer for more than 15-20 years. However, she was impressed with Priyanka Chopra’s hard work and dedication. She also praised her for swiftly picking up training lessons.

making of Mary Kom video also features Priyanka Chopra performing lifting heavy weights, doing push-ups on rocks. It also sees her boxing fiercely. video also sees her running, lifting heavy tires and more.

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About Mary Kom’s reception

This women-centric movie received positive reviews. Priyanka Chopra’s performance in movie was highly acclaimed by fans and critics alike. Priyanka Chopra in an interview with a news portal also said how she started movie at hardest point in her life which was just four days after her far passed away. All grief, everything, she shoved into this movie and a part of her soul has gone into it, Priyanka Chopra ded.

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