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How Mary Kom inspires Priyanka Chopra

By Rediff Get Ahead
January 12, 2020 09:00 IST
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'There's something about Mary... she is badass, inspirational and unstoppable,' writes Priyanka Chopra in Elle's January 2020 edition. 

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In Elle's latest issue Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared some beautiful insights about Mary Kom.

'There is something about Mary,' the actor wrote. 'She is badass, inspirational and unstoppable.'

'It's the reason I immediately wanted to be a part of her story, when I got the opportunity to portray her on-screen.

'And getting to know her during the process of making the film just cemented that feeling.'

The mag's January cover star Mary Kom, who recently claimed a spot at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 qualifiers, strikes an imposing pose on the cover.

Dressed in green track pants with a matching jacket and a black sports bra, she completed the look with a brass necklace and plaited hair.

In Priyanka's words, the six time world champion 'is a genuine human being and an amazing lady… that's 'Magnificent Mary'.

'The remarkable thing about Mary Kom is that she has found a beautiful rhythm to her life: she is a great mum, an amazing wife, a fabulous cook, keeps an immaculate home and is truly passionate about and involved with the boxing academy she started. She does all this and still manages to train for a couple of hours every day,' the actor adds.

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