Priyanka Chopra Joins Oscar Nominated Doc, Based on Jharkhand’s Sexual Assault Case

Akanksha Gupta
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Global Star Priyanka Chopra has made homes in different parts of the world. But her routes belong to a state of India, Jharkhand. The actress never misses an opportunity to showcase her desire to work for her homeland. Recently, Priyanka on boarded the team of documentary “To Kill a Tiger”.

Priyanka shared the news through her social media handle with a post. She shared a news piece with headlines about her entry in the Oscar-nominated documentary. It also mentioned Netflix buying all the rights to the global distribution of the documentary. Priyanka Chopra has joined the team as executive director for To Kill A Tiger.

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While breaking the news with her followers, Priyanka Chopra penned a heartfelt note. She wrote, “I’m so proud to join the incredible team of the Academy Award-nominated documentary @tokillatigerdoc and to announce that @netflix has acquired the global distribution rights to this powerful feature directed by @nishappics.”

Priyanka Chopra was Captivated by the Narrative

The actress further shared her experience after watching the film. She said, “When I first watched this film in 2022, I was immediately captivated by its poignant narrative, depicting a father’s valiant struggle within the judicial system to secure justice for his daughter.”

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Determined Father’s love for Daughter…My Forever Champion, Priyanka Chopra

“This project serves as a testament to the boundless love and unyielding determination of a devoted father for his cherished daughter. This hard hitting piece of art also really hits home on so many levels, but personally, I was born in the state of Jharkhand (where the survivor and her father are from), and as the daughter of a father that was my forever champion…I was moved to pieces. I cannot wait for audiences around the world to discover this moving story.”

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Nisha Pahuja, Director of To Kill A Tiger

Indian origin director Nisha Pahuja welcomed Priyanka Chopra as she joined her project as Executive Producer. Nisha took to Instagram and shared the news with excitement. ” We are thrilled to share that @Netflix has acquired global rights to TO KILL A TIGER! What’s more, the amazing @PriyankaChopra joins as Executive Producer.”

She also applauded Priyanka’s efforts and support for the film. Nisha further wrote, “Priyanka has been an unwavering supporter of the film following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022, attracted by its poignant depiction of a father’s valiant fight to win justice for his daughter.”

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Priyanka’s Birthplace Connection with the Film

To Kill A Tiger showcases the struggle of a father who fights an endless battle to seek justice for his daughter, who had been sexually assaulted. It showcases the father’s determination and love for the daughter, even though society boycotts the family because of their stubborn attitude toward justice against the powerful upper caste elites. The story is based on the family from Jharkhand, the homeland of Priyanka Chopra.

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