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Priyanka Chopra says her latest film Don was the most physically demanding
movie she had ever been involved in.
The former Miss World stars opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the big budget
remake which hits cinemas this month.
"I still remember that when I punched someone, it never looked powerful
enough. So each time I did such shots, Shah Rukh said, Aur thoda manly
hoga?' Shah Rukh gave me punching lessons.
"I kept trying, but I don't think that I managed to do it the way Shah
Rukh wanted me to! I think I can never punch like a man, although I tried
really hard!" She says she hasn't tried to imitate Bollywood legend Zeenat
Aman in the movie Don.
She said: "I would never want to imitate Roma the way Zeenat ji did
it "People would start comparing us and I would fall short of expectations!
(Smiles) I was conscious all through that I had to essay the character
of Roma in my own look, way and style.
"The Roma of the earlier Don' is different from the Roma of the contemporary
one. I play a martial arts expert in the film and have actually done all
the stunts myself! No body double has been used!"
"This version of Don is more young, cool, contemporary and slick."
It was first time Priyanka has worked with Shah Rukh, something she
hopes will be repeated.
"I've always wondered where he gets his energy supply from! He is always
teeming with life and keeps everyone on their toes.
"He is so involved in the film and participates on every aspect of
it."
"Farhan (Akhtar) and Shah Rukh would be in a constant discussion mode.
It's so inspirational to work with an actor and human being like him! He's
always.
I am proud to be part
of DON! - Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra is upset
at a news report claiming that she had been confiding to close friends
about her unhappiness on sharing the limelight with hotties Ishaa Koppikar
and Kareena Kapoor in the forthcoming DON. Both of them have been appreciated
in the 'Main Hoon Don' and 'Yeh Mera Dil' tracks respectively.
It seems Priyanka was not
pleased about sharing poster space with her female co-stars and with their
high presence in the film's television publicity.
In her defense, Priyanka
emphatically clarifies, "The rumour is absolutely baseless and silly. I've
been out of town for nearly three months on work, shuttling between countries
and living out of a suitcase. Do I look insecure? I'm so proud to be a
part of DON. It was a great opportunity to work with such a fantastic bunch
of professionals - Shah Rukh, Ritesh and Farhan. I hope to work with them
again. It's among the highlight films of my career."
When asked about sharing
the limelight with Kareena and Ishaa, she shot back, "I've worked with
Kareena before. She's wonderful and adds to the star value of the set-up.
Even Ishaa is very good in the film. I really wish people would stop creating
fire when there's none!"
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