Priyanka Chopra's 'Mary Kom' was first offered to Rani Mukerji; read trivia

Priyanka Chopra me her Bollywood debut with  Hero: Love Story of a Spy in 2003. After many years in Hindi industry, she decided to start a production company named Purple Pebble Productions along with her mor. In her career span of more than 17 years, she has delivered many blockbusters like Don, Fashion, Barfi!, Bajirao Mastani and many more. Her first biopic Mary Kom, which released in year 2014, garnered several awards. biographical film revolved around story of life of Indian boxer Mary Kom, who went through several hardships in her boxing career.

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Trivia on Priyanka Chopra's Mary Kom

• film Mary Kom was t released in Mary Kom's home state, i.e. Manipur because of ban on Hindi films by separatist groups in state.
• Boxer Mary Kom herself wrote an autobiography called Unbreakable on which movie is based.
• While shooting for film, Priyanka Chopra suffered a broken thumb. Later on, she revealed that her broken thumb was a medal for her.
• Danny Denzongpa was originally offered to essay role of Priyanka Chopra's coach.
• Reportedly, Priyanka Chopra earned for this movie more than Mary Kom earned her entire life.
• biographical film was  directorial debut of Omung Kumar.
• Initially, Rani Mukerji was offered role of Mary Kom.
• film touched a chord with audience and went on to win a National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment in 2015.

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• Priyanka Chopra debuted as a playback singer for lullaby "Chaoro" in this movie.
• film became first Bollywood film to be screened on opening night at 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.
• film only showed period from Mary Kom’s early struggles and her comeback post morhood.
• Samir Jaura, who previously trained Farhan Akhtar for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013), was brought in to train Chopra for this film.
• Reportedly, Priyanka Chopra fought with real boxers in film.
• Before shooting began, Priyanka prepared for almost three months. Her preparations included workouts for building physique of a boxer.

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