Priyanka Chopra revealed that Mani Ratnam's film ignited her passion for cinema. Watching it as a young teen in a theater, the film's powerful narrative and collective viewing experience moved her.
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Global icon priyanka Chopra, who is currently making waves with her latest film, Heads of State, on amazon Prime Video, recently reflected on the moment that ignited her love for cinema. In an interview with india Today, the actor was asked if she had ever experienced a moment when she was truly swept away by the magic of movies.
For Priyanka, that transformative moment came when she watched Mani Ratnam’s acclaimed 1995 film Bombay.
Priyanka Chopra on Watching Mani Ratnam's Bombay
During the conversation, priyanka opened up about her early exposure to films and the powerful impact bombay had on her as a young viewer: “I didn't grow up watching a lot of movies. We always had music because my dad was a big fan of bollywood music. We used to play that at home all day. But I remember the very pivotal moment when I watched the movie bombay in Bombay.”
She further added, “I was 12 or something, early teens. It was just a really heavy movie for a young person, but I was just overawed by it, and every time I still watch it, I go back to that. It was my first experience, and it was in a movie theatre. So the collective experience of watching something that was so powerful with people… I will never forget that feeling.”
About Bombay: A Landmark Film by Mani Ratnam
Bombay is a Tamil-language musical drama film directed by Mani Ratnam, featuring arvind swamy and manisha koirala in lead roles. It was the second film in Ratnam’s political trilogy, following Roja (1992) and preceding dil Se (1998).
The film's soundtrack, composed by AR Rahman, became a phenomenal success and is now considered iconic. bombay won two National Film Awards: Best Feature Film on National Integration and Best Editing. Its compelling narrative and music left a lasting impression on audiences and filmmakers alike.
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Priyanka Chopra’s Current and Upcoming Projects
Priyanka Chopra is currently seen in Heads of State, an action-comedy film streaming on amazon Prime Video. The film features an ensemble cast including Idris Elba and john Cena and was released on July 2.
Looking ahead, Priyanka is set to star as a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in The Bluff. She will also return in the much-anticipated second season of the spy thriller series Citadel, which has now been delayed and will premiere in spring 2026.
Adding to the excitement, Priyanka is reportedly set to collaborate with filmmaker SS Rajamouli for an upcoming project co-starring mahesh babu — a film already generating immense buzz across industries.
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