Mary Kom

Cast: Priyanka Chopra,Sunil Thapa, Darshan Kumaar
Director: Omung Kumar
Genre: Biography, Sport


Hats off to Priyanka Chopra, this movie belongs to her. And salute Mary Kom! :)



You may look forward to:

• Now this is one i am seriously impressed. I have seen Bollywood actresses doing action, playing retarded, etc etc. But seen none who did a serious make over of herself in terms of body toning and Boxing stunts. Priyanka Chopra stands out. Yes, she no where looks any close to Mary Kom, but well, could any other selection looking close to Mary Kom have given so much to the movie as she has! Doubtful, unsure!
• I don't care if she looks close enough to the real character or not, i even don't mind that the movie didn't cover a lot of essential aspects from the life of Mary Kom, her personality build up or childhood etc. But where Omung Kumar stands out are the scenes never before shown by a woman which belongs to the actual act behind the woman in making. The scenes from the boxing ring and her preparation to a boxer are indeed very well shot, even one can always debate, that this is not how one boxes or that is wrong. Its all right. Its a movie and clearly an entertainer. It was never built for a documentary
• Darshan Kumaar playing Mary Kom's husband, is one ideal role every man should learn from :) Thats how a family is built. An ardent supporter and lover
• Sunil Thapa as the coach, does a decent job and he has some good dialogues in there to deliver :)
• The music look good on big screens

What you can sleep over:

Yes, there are lot of scenes which feels over the top filmy, but nevertheless, it does manage to raise your heart beat :)


The dampeners you should be aware of:

A little better utilization of time to cover half the life of a person, could be better appreciated. It is understood, that it isn't an easy job, but there have been many successful biographies which do not give you a feel that something went missing or half baked


Media Verdict: It is quite wrong to compare this movie with Milkha Singh. They are two different stories, yes connected with sports. But the truth is, Milkha Singh picked up more for Farhan Akhtar's six packs than his running abilities. Well, if Priyanka would flaunt her abs and legs, i guess she would as well get the desired attention from media :) Unfair of media not to appreciate a female actress for bold and tough roles like this. Without due motivation, Bollywood can never successfully make positions for the heroines like those in Hollywood

Hats off to Mary Kom, for doing something which most women wont dare to. A successful come back after being into motherhood. Thats not something any male sportsman can even imagine to endure. It is horrendously wrong to compare a sportswoman to a sportsman. Nevertheless, appreciate both!



My Rating: 4/5