Boxing lessons for Big B

PC, who has now mastered boxing, shared some tips with Big B on how to defend.

NEW DELHI: Priyanka Chopra, who will be seen packing punches in forthcoming biopic Mary Kom, had fun on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) when it was turned into a boxing ring.

The biopic on five-time World Champion boxer MC Mary Kom will release on September 5 and to promote the film, Priyanka shot an episode with megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who hosts KBC in its eighth season.

The actor played along with contestant Usha Vishwakarma, founder of NGO Red brigade, a self-defence group, read a statement.

She was also seen indulging in some mock stunts with the megastar. Amidst the gameplay, Big B got into a playful mood and expressed his desire to have a boxing match with Priyanka.

In no time, the KBC set was turned into a boxing ring and the two superstars showed off their boxing prowess.

Later, Priyanka, who has now mastered boxing, having played the sport with professional boxers shared some valuable boxing tips with Amitabh on how to defend.

The versatile Bollywood diva hasn’t only mastered boxing, but she also acts phenomenally. That’s not it when it comes to Priyanka, the former Miss World has also found worldwide recognition as a singer and on KBC, on a special request from Big B, Priyanka also sang her international hit song. High on entertainment, you just can’t afford to miss this episode.

The episode of the popular game show will be aired on Thursday on Sony Entertainment Television.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 4^th, 2014.

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