At a recent special screening of Mary Kom (the movie), the real Mary Kom was overcome by emotion and collapsed in tears, in the arms of Priyanka Chopra. The actor was in a hurry, because she was on her way out of town to promote the film, but she could not leave the boxer alone, could she? This makes for an interesting story, but the point is this - why did Mary Kom cry? Was it gratitude for a portrayal of her life? Or was it just the opposite?
After watching the movie, you may just believe that it was the latter. It is never easy to make a biopic on a sportsperson, or any biop....