Directed by Omang Kumar, "Mary Kom" is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on September 5. The movie will premiere at the 39th Toronto International Film Festival which begins on September 4.
Former Miss World and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra plays Mary in the movie. According to the director, the film depicts the life and struggles of the renowned boxer who hails from Kangathei village in Manipur's Churachandpur district.
"My husband Onler Kom and I were invited to attend the Toronto festival. Owing to my hectic schedule, I won't be able to make it," Mary said on Saturday, adding, "If I attend the event in Toronto, I'll miss my practice sessions for the Asian Games."
On the controversy regarding Chopra's casting as Mary, Onler said, "In the early stages of production, some Manipuri actresses expressed their desire to play Mary. We told them we have nothing to do with casting."
In fact, the film team asked a Manipuri actor to play a key role in the movie, but he refused due to a ban on Hindi films in the state, Onler added. The ban has been imposed by militant outfits active in Manipur.
Last week, Komrem Union requested rebel outfits to allow the screening of "Mary Kom" in Manipur. The union is a conglomeration of six ethnic groups, including the Koms to which Mary belongs.
Source: Times of India
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