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Mary Kom enters ‘Bigg Boss 20’, while Priyanka Chopra issues a knockout warning

From Khaleej Times · () English

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  • Olympic medallist and five-time world champion boxer Mary Kom joined Bigg Boss 20 as a contestant on September 6.
  • Priyanka Chopra, who played Kom in the 2014 biopic Mary Kom, sent her a message urging her to remain herself and play with an open heart.
  • Chopra also warned the other contestants about Kom’s powerful knockout punch.

Five-time world champion boxer Mary Kom has officially entered the Bigg Boss 20 house, trading the boxing ring for a 105-day reality-show challenge.

The Olympic medallist joined the Salman Khan-hosted programme on September 6. Before her journey began, Priyanka Chopra sent Kom a video message during the premiere. Chopra played Kom in the 2014 biopic Mary Kom, and the two have remained close since working together on the film.

“Her knockout punch can be really powerful. Mary, just stay exactly the way you are. Play with an open heart. I’m so looking forward to your journey. Lots and lots of love,” Chopra said.

The film, directed by Omung Kumar and backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was released in 2014 and won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment award at the 62nd National Film Awards.

Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6. The show is available on JioHotstar at 9 p.m. and airs on Colors at 10:30 p.m. Other contestants include Aasif Khan, Kanika Mann, ScoutOp, Amrapali Dubey, Mahhi Vij, Yung DSA, Qazi Touqeer, Arishfa Khan, Rohed Khan, Isha Rikhi and Gullu.

Her knockout punch can be really powerful. Mary, just stay exactly the way you are. Play with an open heart. I’m so looking forward to your journey. Lots and lots of love.

· Priyanka ChopraChopra’s video message to Mary Kom during the Bigg Boss 20 premiere.
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