By Hindustan Times
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has confirmed that Omung Kumar will direct the film at the Indian boxer. He says he was moved by her story, reports an everyday. "Omung brought the script to me a month before the Olympics. Mary Kom has made India proud. I USED TO BE moved by her story. She is a mother of two,
has been through such a lot struggle, has tremendous spirit and a way of living and dignity and is now a global Champion. She has what it takes to make a super champion. An Indian woman boxer is uncommon. It will likely be an exhilarating film to provide and i'm more than pleased to do it," Bhansali told the daily.
Bhansali may be planning to satisfy Mary Kom. The casting of the film has not been finalised yet.
It was Omung who approached Bhansali with the script. He worked with Sanjay on Black and Saawariya as art director.
