In brief
The Cycle of Love tells the remarkable true story of PK Mahanandia, a cyclist who trekked 6,000 miles from India to Europe to reunite with a Swedish woman he loved. Filming his journey, the movie also shines a spotlight on the caste discrimination that plagued him during his years in India. Chopra Jonas, who executive produced the project, revealed how the narrative resonated with her personally, drawing her ever closer to the story. The film’s premiere in New York was accompanied by insightful discussions between the actress and director Orlando von Einsiedel, a conversation captured by BBC’s culture correspondent Noor Nanji.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas talks to the BBC about her new film, The Cycle of Love.
Chopra Jonas, who is the executive producer of the film, said she was instantly drawn to the story when she heard it for the first time.
The film is based on the true story of Indian artist PK Mahanandia, who cycled 6,000 miles from India to Europe to reunite with the Swedish woman he loved. It also explores the caste discrimination he faced in India.
BBC culture correspondent Noor Nanji spoke to Chopra Jonas, and the film’s director, Orlando von Einsiedel, before its premiere in New York.
