Good filmmakers argue that a biopic should not be made on a living person, because their story is still unfinished. Later actions by them can change public perception entirely, making an earlier biopic look awkward in hindsight. The film Mary Kom, starring Priyanka Chopra is now a textbook example. The movie portrayed a supportive romance, highlighting how Mary Kom’s husband sacrificed his own career for her success, something she herself acknowledged at the time (Video 1). Today, the narrative

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