Priyanka Chopra's sports-biopic 'Mary Kom' is a must-watch, know why

Priyanka Chopra starrer Mary Kom is a sports biography of Olympics boxer, Mary Kom. Helmed by Omung Kumar, film is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in association with Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. Priyanka Chopra portrays  le role of boxer, Mary Kom, along with Darshan Kumar and Sunil Thapa in supporting roles of her husband and mentor, respectively. Mary Kom depicts Kom's journey of maturing as a boxer to her victory at  2008 World Boxing Championships in Ningbo. According to Box Office India's reports, biopic mand to gross Rs. 640 million as ir domestic collection. Let's take a look at why every movie buff should watch Mary Kom. 

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Priyanka Chopra as Mary Kom

Priyanka Chopra as Mary Kom has sported role with a mind-boggling performance. As per reviews, Priyanka Chopra has done a wonderful job at nailing Mary Kom's role and bringing out right emotions and infusing life into her character. former Miss World changed her physical appearance and learned Manipuri to get into skin of character. 

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Mary Kom's Journey 

Mary Kom is  only woman to become World Amateur Boxing champion for a record six times. She is also  only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of first seven World Championships, and only boxer to win eight World Championship medals. biopic follows Mary Kom's journey from a regular boxer to an Olympic winner. 

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Sports Biopic 

During 20s time frame, Bollywood delivered several sports biopics, Priyanka Chopra's Mary Kom was first sports biopic me on a woman player. Films like Chak De! India and Farhan Akhtar’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag have introduced a new genre in Indian film industry. Inspirational sports dramas provide a refreshing change from usual rom-com and crime drama films.

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