Priyanka Chopra is planning a grand bash to celebrate the triple win — in Mumbai; PeeCee's first Marathi film as producer bags three gongs at the National Awards
Priyanka Chopra
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When the National Awards were announced last afternoon, Priyanka Chopra was fast asleep. Naturally; it was 2.30 am in the US. Her mother, Madhu Chopra, who is currently with her, couldn't resist waking her up. And in Chopra Sr's words, Priyanka "jumped out of the bed and hugged me" on hearing the news.
"I always end up being woken up with news of National Awards in the middle of the night. And invariably, I am in America. I was here shooting for Anjaana Anjaani when I received a call about Fashion (2008, her first National Awards). I don't know how many actor-producers have won one before, but I am excited to be part of the privileged league. I am really excited about Ventilator bagging three honours because it is a movie I wanted to make for my father (late Ashok Chopra)," says Priyanka, speaking to us from the US.
A still from Ventilator
The actor-producer recalls how director Rajesh Mapuskar was finding the filmmaking process difficult with 75 actors in the cast. "But the story resonated with me, and reminded me of the time my dad was in the hospital and all that my family went through. When I spoke to Rajesh sir yesterday after the awards were announced, he told me my father would have been very proud. This wouldn't have been possible without my mom; everyone at Purple Pebble Pictures (her banner) put in their heart and soul into the film."
PeeCee is planning a grand bash to celebrate the triple win — Best Director (Rajesh Mapuskar), Best Editing (Rameshwar Bhagat) and Best Sound Mixing (Alok De) - in Mumbai. "I am coming back in 10 days to Mumbai to have a party with my cast, crew and friends who have always been supportive. It has been difficult being a hands-on producer while I am in America working on my career as an actor. My mom is my backbone; she has been doing all the hard work there while I take the creative decisions here. We make a great team," she says.
Ask her if she feels like being in a beautiful dream with awards landing in her lap every other day and she says, "No, I work very hard. I don't sleep or stay with my family. I work round the clock. My dream was to be an achiever, but I have known from a very young age that nothing can replace hard work. I am grateful that everything has worked out well for me. And I can tell you it was sheer hard work."
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