Mary Kom's World Premiere in Toronto
Indiatimes | Sep 02, 2014, 15:48 IST
MC Mary Kom has charted her own path to glory. Now, the eponymous film, 'Mary Kom', starring Priyanka Chopra and helmed by debutant director Omung Kumar, is also scripting its own success story.
MC Mary Kom has charted her own path to glory. Now, the eponymous film, 'Mary Kom', starring Priyanka Chopra and helmed by debutant director Omung Kumar, is also scripting its own success story.
The world premiere of the movie will happen on September 4, on the opening night of Toronto International Film Festival.
Based on the true story of the Indian world boxing champion, it is the first Hindi film to be screened on the opening night of the film festival.
Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures says, "Mary Kom's screening at TIFF is a privilege and to have that on the eve of its worldwide release makes for the perfect setting. North America is one of our key markets outside of India and we are thrilled to open at Toronto."
Priyanka, who essays the role of the boxing champ on screen, is excited about walking the red carpet.
The National Award-winner enthuses, "I'm proud to present Mary Kom's life on celluloid to the world. With the film being selected to premiere at TIFF, it's a huge moment for the entire cast and crew of this film."
Mary Kom, produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, releases September 5.
The world premiere of the movie will happen on September 4, on the opening night of Toronto International Film Festival.
Based on the true story of the Indian world boxing champion, it is the first Hindi film to be screened on the opening night of the film festival.
Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures says, "Mary Kom's screening at TIFF is a privilege and to have that on the eve of its worldwide release makes for the perfect setting. North America is one of our key markets outside of India and we are thrilled to open at Toronto."
Priyanka, who essays the role of the boxing champ on screen, is excited about walking the red carpet.
The National Award-winner enthuses, "I'm proud to present Mary Kom's life on celluloid to the world. With the film being selected to premiere at TIFF, it's a huge moment for the entire cast and crew of this film."
Mary Kom, produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, releases September 5.
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