Priyanka Chopra to role in Madhur Bhandarkar's Madamji

It has now been officially confirmed that Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra will starring in Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming film Madamji.

However, Madhur has to endure some waiting as he can only go ahead with the shooting after mid-October.

The project has apparently got delayed since Priyanka informed Madhur that although she is bowled over by the script and surely wants to be a part of the project, she can only take up the role after she is finished with Omung Kumar's Mary Kom and Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do.

A source close to a leading portal has added that since Priyanka wants to do Madamji in one go as it is a challenging role, Madhur is now planning to wrap up Calendar Girls, a moderate-budget film which needs only 55-56 days of shoot.

Madamji is based on the life of an item girl-turned-politician. Before this, Madhur and Priyanka have collaborated before for Fashion which won her a National Award.

Priyanka Chopra in and as Mary Kom: First look

Priyanka Chopra is currently shooting for her much awaited biopic on World Boxing champion Mary Kom.

The first schedule of the film began towards the end of 2013 with debut director Omung Kumar. Her looks for the film is out from the sets of the film.

The first look shows Priyanka Chopra in a boxing ring wearing her full boxing kit and all set for a bout.

Priyanka Chopra is playing the five-time world boxing champion Mary Kom. PC feels  she shares a slice of life with the legendary sportswoman.

"Her story is same as that of mine. I too struggled when I came in the industry and cried alone. It is basically the story of every girl, who has a dream," Chopra said during an interaction. 

"The film is about the trials and tribulations of Mary, who was born to landless farmer in Manipur and subsequently rose to make a mark for herself as a boxer," she said.

Priyanka also made several trips to Mary Kom's homeland Manipur to understand and get into her character better. Priyanka observed her life there closely and the struggles she faced.

Looks like she is all set to for a win.