Priyanka Chopra Jonas executive produces film on Indian artist's 6,000-mile cycle for love
As an executive producer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is behind 'The Cycle of Love', a cinematic portrayal of the remarkable journey of Indian artist PK Mahanandia, who traveled 6,000 miles from India to Europe to be with the Swedish woman he loved. The narrative also delves into the caste discrimination Mahanandia encountered in India. Chopra Jonas expressed to the BBC that she felt an immediate connection to the story upon first learning of it. Prior to the film's debut in New York, Chopra Jonas and director Orlando von Einsiedel engaged in a conversation with BBC culture correspondent Noor Nanji. The film was featured on BBC News four days ago.
Key facts
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas is executive producer of the film 'The Cycle of Love'.
- The film is based on the true story of Indian artist PK Mahanandia.
- Mahanandia cycled 6,000 miles from India to Europe to reunite with his Swedish love.
- The film explores caste discrimination faced by Mahanandia in India.
- Chopra Jonas said she was instantly drawn to the story when she first heard it.
- The film's director is Orlando von Einsiedel.
- BBC culture correspondent Noor Nanji spoke to Chopra Jonas and von Einsiedel before the premiere in New York.
- The film was published four days ago on BBC News.
Entities
Artists
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- PK Mahanandia
- Orlando von Einsiedel
Institutions
- BBC
Locations
- India
- Europe
- Sweden
- New York