Priyanka Chopra’s next venture is a Sikkimese-Nepalese film named Paua!

International diva Priyanka Chopra is now a global star. But she wants to spread the reach of regional cinema across the nation. After producing a Bhojpuri movie Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi and a Marathi movie Ventilator, Priyanka's third endeavor is a Punjabi film titled Sarvann, which is set to release next week and has a special shabad sung by her late father, Dr. Ashok Chopra.

Now as per news in a tabloid, Priyanka is all set to roll out her next endeavor. During her India visit last week, she shared with a daily, “I will be announcing five, small-budget, content-driven, path-breaking movies in other languages this year. I want to tell as many stories as possible using local talent speaking in regional tongues." 

Priyanka's latest regional venture is a Sikkimese-Nepalese movie titled Paua which translates to Guest. Seemingly, the movie will revolve around two young children who get separated from their parents at the time of an unrest at the Indian border. Priyanka and her mother Madhu Chopra are roping in local talent from Nepal and Sikkim.

Presently, Ms. Chopra is all set to attend the 74th Golden Globe Awards on January 8 in Los Angeles. She is one of the presenters at the show, together with Leonardo DiCaprio, Drew Barrymore, Matt Damon, Nicole Kidman and Mandy Moore. 

Bollywood biggies to watch Priyanka Chopra's Marathi film Ventilator!

International actress Priyanka Chopra's Marathi film Ventilator releases today. Earlier the release, a special screening of the movie was held at a special preview theatre in the burbs of Mumbai and many Bollywood celebrities attended the same.

Celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Zaheer Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker were present at the screening.

The film, directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, releases today.

Priyanka’s dedication becomes inspiration for Ventilator’s director Rajesh Mhapuskar!

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is ready to debut into Marathi cinema with Ventilator. And in addition to being a producer, the lovely actress has also given her voice to an emotional song ‘Baba’ in the film, which has unquestionably struck the right chord with the viewers. 

And while the actress has been busy with her overseas projects in LA, here is how Priyanka has been devotedly adding her bit to this movie.

Speaking about her contribution filmmaker Rajesh Mhapuskar reveals, “She would call up in the middle of the night after she had wrapped up her work to check the latest on the film. She works round the clock and the whole team was inspired by her dedication.”

“She is closely associated with the filmmaking process whether it means monitoring, the progress, watching the trailer or coming up with creative suggestions, “he further added.

Talking on Priyanka’s decision to go ahead with it and how it was not swayed by the commercial success of Sairat. Mhapuskar reflected, “Sairat had not released then. She took the decision much before that. Also, she wasn’t looking at the box office when she made the decision. It was the way she connected with the story.”

He also confessed that he went to two producers before Priyanka zeroed on it and remembers that “she was overwhelmed with emotions” after he had narrated the film to her.

Ventilator stars 116 actors including director Ashutosh Gowariker and will hit the cinemas on November 4. 

'Ventilator', my first Marathi venture, is a film I'm truly proud of, says Priyanka Chopra!

Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra tells she is proud of her first Marathi production "Ventilator".

"'Ventilator', my first Marathi venture, is a film I'm truly proud of, and I can't wait for you guys to see it! November 4," Priyanka, who has also done a cameo role in the movie, posted on Wednesday.

She shared the trailer of the movie, which stars as many as 116 actors, including filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker.

Film "Ventilator" is written and helmed by "Ferrari ki Sawaari" fame director Rajesh Mapuskar. 

The movie revolves around an ailing senior member of a family who is being put on the ventilator just days before the Ganapati festival, leading to wide-ranging of speculation and panic among the large clan he belongs to.

Ashutosh Gowariker’s comeback as an actor with 'Ventilator!

Much-admired filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, known for his movies such as Lagaan, Swades, Jodhaa Akbar and Mohenjo Daro, was last seen on the silver screen in the 1992 movie Chamatkar starring Shah Rukh Khan and Naseeruddin Shah and now, more than a decade later, Gowariker will make a comeback to acting in Priyanka Chopra's forthcoming production endeavor Ventilator.

  

Seemingly, it was director Rajesh Mapuskar, who came up with the idea of signing up Gowariker for the role as he wanted an actor with no baggage and with a good persona. The teaser of the movie was publicized and from what we could see, the movie revolves around one Gajanan Kaka, who is admitted in a hospital and has been kept on a ventilator and how this situation affects his friends and family members. Gowariker is seen playing a family member and we must say that it was quite good to see the filmmaker on the silver screen after a long time.

Apart from Gowariker, Ventilator also stars Jitendra Joshi, Sukanya Kulkarni, Nikhil Ratnaparkhi, Usha Nadkarni, Satish Alekar and others.

Priyanka Chopra gets a Marathi Talkies platform to premier "Ventilator" at Mumbai film fest!

Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra's Marathi film production "Ventilator" is set to premiere at the forthcoming Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star. 

Now in its 18th edition, the film fest will celebrate Marathi cinema with the launch of its new segment Marathi Talkies. The programme will showcase Marathi movies through the day at PVR, Lower Parel on October 25. 

The movie line-up has been curated by Marathi movie critic Amol Parchure. 

"Ventilator" is written and directed by "Ferrari ki Sawaari" fame director Rajesh Mapuskar. 

Mapuskar told in a statement: "I am glad that MAMI has provided this new platform for Marathi cinema and they are hosting the world premiere of 'Ventilator'." 

The movie revolves around an ailing senior member of a family who is being put on the ventilator just days before the Ganpati festival leading to varied degrees of speculation and panic amongst the large clan he belongs to. 

Other movies to be showcased this year at Marathi Talkies are "Vakratunda Mahakaya", "Bioscope" and "Rajwade and Sons".

Priyanka Chopra's mother Dr. Madhu's acting debut with home production Ventilator!

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is making her Marathi production debut with Ventilator, will be seen in a special appearance in the movie, but what many might not know is that the film will also star Priyanka's mum Dr. Madhu Chopra.

Sources reveal that while Priyanka will play herself in the film as a special appearance, Dr. Chopra will be seen playing her mother on screen and the duo will be seen together right in the opening sequence itself. Madhu Chopra tells, ''Ventilator is a fun family fiesta that will make you laugh and promises to be lot of fun. The film also gives a strong emotional content.''

Writer-director Rajesh Mapuskar further adds, ''I'm grateful to Priyanka Chopra and Madhu Chopra for backing my Marathi debut, Ventilator, which is a fun, festive and family film. The film also features several eminent actors of Marathi film industry.''