Priyanka Chopra sent her best wishes to Mary Kom ahead of her Bigg Boss 20 journey, while giving the other contestants a playful warning about the boxing champion’s competitive spirit.
Mary Kom’s entry into Bigg Boss 20 has brought a sporting legend into the reality show’s latest season, and Priyanka Chopra has a special message for her former on-screen character.
Priyanka, who portrayed Mary Kom in the acclaimed 2014 biographical sports drama Mary Kom, shared a video message wishing the six-time world champion boxer well as she entered the Bigg Boss 20 house.
But the actor’s message was not limited to good wishes. Priyanka also issued a playful “chetawani” for the other contestants, reminding them that competing against Mary could require plenty of stamina.
Priyanka Chopra’s Special Message for Mary Kom
In a video shared by JioHotstar on Instagram, Priyanka spoke about Mary’s strength, resilience and determination.
Wishing the boxer luck for her Bigg Boss 20 journey, Priyanka said she knew “first-hand” how strong and determined Mary is.
She then turned her attention towards the other contestants.
“A small ‘chetawani’ for the rest of the housemates,” Priyanka said, before joking that anyone hoping to stay ahead of Mary for the long haul would need to be prepared.
Referencing Mary’s boxing background, Priyanka added that her knockout could be particularly formidable.
For Mary, however, Priyanka had a simpler piece of advice: remain herself and approach the game with an open heart.
She ended the message by saying that she was looking forward to Mary’s journey and would be rooting for her.
Priyanka and Mary Kom’s Connection Goes Back to 2014
Priyanka and Mary Kom share a unique connection through the 2014 biographical film Mary Kom.
Directed by Omung Kumar, the film was inspired by the life and career of the Indian boxer, who became one of the country’s most recognisable sporting figures.
Priyanka stepped into the title role and underwent physical training for the part, while Mary Kom’s remarkable sporting journey provided the foundation for the story.
More than a decade later, Priyanka’s message to Mary ahead of her reality-show appearance offered a nostalgic connection between the two.
Mary Kom Brings a Different Energy to Bigg Boss 20
Mary’s participation gives Bigg Boss 20 a contestant with a very different professional background from the entertainment personalities usually associated with the format.
Her career in boxing has been built around discipline, endurance and competitive pressure—qualities that could become useful inside a reality-show environment where contestants are constantly tested through tasks, nominations and interpersonal conflicts.
Priyanka’s warning was clearly delivered in a playful spirit, but it also highlighted the qualities that have defined Mary’s sporting career.
Whether those qualities translate into an advantage inside the Bigg Boss house will become clearer as the season progresses.
Bigg Boss 20 Embraces the Theme of Duality
The new season of Bigg Boss has introduced a theme centred on duality, with the house and its format built around contrasting choices and possibilities.
The house design reportedly follows an Alice in Wonderland-inspired aesthetic, featuring surreal elements and two prominent doors.
A special Room No. 20 has also been presented as one of the season’s mysteries, with details surrounding its purpose kept under wraps.
The unusual setting is designed to complement a season built around the idea of two sides, choices and unexpected twists.
Who Else Is Part of Bigg Boss 20?
The season brings together contestants from different areas of entertainment and popular culture, including actors, singers, sportspersons, gamers and digital creators.
Among the names associated with the season are Rhiti Tiwari, Kanika Mann, Aasif Khan, Qazi Touqeer, Isha Rikhi and Yung DSA, alongside Mary Kom and other contestants.
With such a varied group sharing one house, personality clashes and unexpected alliances are likely to become an important part of the season.
Priyanka Chopra’s Upcoming Projects
Priyanka Chopra continues to maintain a strong connection with both Indian and international entertainment.
She is set to appear in S.S. Rajamouli’s upcoming action film Varanasi, which also features Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
The project marks another major association with Indian cinema for Priyanka following her earlier Hindi-film work.
Her recent international projects have also included The Bluff, directed by Frank E. Flowers.
For now, however, Priyanka’s attention has turned towards cheering for Mary Kom as the boxing champion begins her new challenge inside the Bigg Boss 20 house.
And if Priyanka’s warning is anything to go by, the other contestants may want to take Mary very seriously.
