As Viacom18 Motion Pictures & Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s Mary Kom released nationwide today , India`s biggest names in sports salute the biopic of the five time world champion and Olympic medalist Mary Kom.

Says Sandeep Singh - Indian professional field hockey player and an ex-captain of the Indian national team, "Mary Kom is a poignant film for the generations to come. It chronicles the journey of one of India`s most celebrated sports personalities, presenting her life as an inspiration for every Indian who hopes to achieve his or her dream. I wish team Mary Kom all the best!"

Says India`s ace Archer Deepika Kumari, "Priyanka Chopra`s flawless portrayal of M.C. Mary Kom has just won me over. I have always been a fan of Mary`s simplicity and her innate fierceness. There were many facets of her life that I wasn`t aware of. I felt everything - her joy, her anguish, her humiliation and her triumph while watching the film, it was just a pure joy. Kudos team Mary Kom!".

Adds India`s ace badminton player Sneha Nehwal, "Mary Kom is a deeply absorbing emotional joyride. As a sports personality myself, her journey resonated with me. this is truly an incredible piece of cinema."

Indian football legend Baichung Bhutia says, "From being Chungneijang to M.C. Mary Kom, I never knew Mary`s life so adventurous. Meeting the real woman behind the gloves was an incredibly thrilling experience. The film gives us all an important lesson, that we can be anything we want, we can achieve everything that we desire... even when the odds are against us.

Says Indian trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi, "I truly want to salute Mary`s Never-Say-Die` spirit. From being India`s first woman Olympic medalist in boxing, a five times world boxing champion, a mother of three and an accomplished global icon - watching Mary`s life unveil on the big screen was fascinating. Priyanka Chopra`s immersive performance was the soul of this film. I absolutely loved it!"

Produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures & Sanjay Leela Bhansali,Mary Kom stars Priyanka Chopra and introduces Darshan Kumar .The film released nationwide today.

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