Bigg Boss 20 has already started creating plenty of buzz and Mary Kom’s entry has added a completely different energy to Salman Khan’s reality show. The legendary boxer, known for her discipline, determination and fighting spirit, is now stepping into a world far removed from the boxing ring.
But before Mary began her Bigg Boss journey, she received a special message from someone who knows her story particularly well — Priyanka Chopra.
Priyanka, who played Mary Kom in the 2014 biographical film Mary Kom, sent a heartfelt video message for the boxing champion. While she wished Mary luck for her new journey, the actress also had a playful warning for the other contestants.
Priyanka Chopra’s special message for Mary Kom
In the video, Priyanka reminded everyone that Mary is not someone who gives up easily. Having portrayed the boxer on screen, Priyanka has experienced first-hand the determination and resilience associated with Mary’s personality.
The actress encouraged Mary to enter the Bigg Boss house just as she is and play the game with an open heart. She also expressed her excitement about watching Mary’s journey unfold on the reality show.
But Priyanka’s message wasn’t only about encouragement. She also turned her attention towards Mary’s fellow housemates and gave them a rather entertaining warning.
‘Her knockout is going to be heavy’
Considering Mary’s legendary boxing career, Priyanka used a boxing reference to caution the contestants about what they might be up against.
Her message essentially suggested that while Mary may be entering a reality show and not a boxing ring, contestants should not underestimate her competitive spirit. The playful warning has already become one of the talking points surrounding Mary’s Bigg Boss 20 entry.
And honestly, it makes sense. Mary has spent years competing at the highest level of professional boxing, where discipline, patience and mental strength are just as important as physical power.
Priyanka and Mary Kom share a special connection
Priyanka and Mary’s association goes back to the making of the 2014 film Mary Kom. Priyanka stepped into the role of the legendary boxer for the Omung Kumar-directed biographical drama.
To prepare for the character, Priyanka underwent boxing training and spent time understanding Mary’s life, personality and journey. She also met Mary and her family while preparing for the role.
The film gave audiences a dramatized look at Mary’s journey from Manipur to becoming one of India’s most celebrated boxers. More than a decade later, Priyanka’s message shows that the connection between the actor and the sportsperson remains special.
Mary Kom brings a different side to Bigg Boss 20
Mary’s participation also gives viewers an opportunity to see a side of her that they may not have seen inside the boxing arena.
The Olympic medallist and six-time world champion has spent much of her life being associated with sport but inside the Bigg Boss house, viewers can expect to see her as a mother, a woman and a contestant navigating everyday relationships and conflicts.
Her competitive personality could also make her an interesting contestant to watch, especially when the show’s unpredictable environment clashes with her disciplined approach to life.
And if Priyanka’s warning is anything to go by, the other contestants might want to be prepared.
After all, Mary Kom may have left the boxing ring, but it looks like her fighting spirit has entered the Bigg Boss house with her.
