Tag: Mary Kom
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Sports drama the new success mantra in Bollywood?
October 25, 2017 -
Biopics the new success mantra for Bollywood
September 11, 2017 -
I wanted to be a filmmaker, says Priyanka Chopra
Actress Priyanka Chopra, who showcased her first northeastern film production Pahuna: The Little Visitors at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), is overwhelmed by the response she has got for the movie and says this was the reason she wanted to be a filmmaker. Pahuna: The Little Visitors narrates the story of three Nepalese children separated from …
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September 8, 2017 -
Mary Kom inspires Indian women’s hockey team ahead of HWL semis
Mary Kom had a surprise session with Indian eves on Wednesday.
June 29, 2017 -
Of highs and lows
Why do we have a very small roster of Indian films centered on boxing as a sport and a physical, social and emotional challenge? The answer is simple. Boxing demands what is commonly known as “performance acting” that demands rigorous training for many months before the actor is trained enough to face the camera. According …
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June 23, 2017 -
Priyanka Chopra turns Mary Kom for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra returned to her Mary Kom avatar to promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Clean India campaign. Priyanka shared a photograph of herself immortalised as wall art on Instagram on Monday. "Change begins at home and I'm proud to be featured as part of this wall art in Mumbai by Viacom 18. I think art …
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June 12, 2017 -
Women more powerful than men: Darshan Kumaar
Actor Darshan Kumaar, who has played pivotal roles in women-centric films like Mary Kom, NH10 and Sarbjit, has no qualms in saying that women are more powerful than men. While asked about his experience of working in female-oriented films, Darshan told here: "I think women are more powerful than men in many ways. I am a …
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April 6, 2017 -
Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal, Heena Sidhu seek inspiration from special Olympians
India's 89 special Olympians returned home with a wonderful haul of 73 medals.
March 27, 2017 -
Mary Kom rules out retirement plan; sets sights on Asian Championships
Mary Kom ruled out retirement for the time being but has decided to set short-term goals.
March 27, 2017 -
Mary Kom urges PM to resolve Manipur blockade issue
Distressed by the economic blockade that has crippled her home state Manipur, five-time world champion boxer and Rajya Sabha MP M C Mary Kom has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and resolve the crisis. The blockade has been imposed by United Naga Council to protest the state government's decision to form seven new …
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December 22, 2016 -
Legends Award to be given to Mary Kom
The Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Friday named London Olympics bronze medallist MC Mary Kom for the 'Legends Award' on its 70th anniversary. Mary, a five-time World Champion boxer, will be presented the award at a gala dinner ceremony on December 20 at Lausanne, in Switzerland, according to a statement from the global body. …
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November 25, 2016