Mumbai: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra tore a muscle while filming a stunt for an action-packed role in her new movie, a newspaper reported on Friday.
Priyanka plays a bodyguard skilled in an ancient Sikh martial art, wielding a sword and a kirpan in the film.
“I was doing a somersault when I felt something give way inside my rib cage,” The Times of India quoted her as saying.
“I've apparently suffered a tear in my abs,” the actress added.
The former Miss World is among the few actresses to take on action roles and do her own stunts.
Although she was advised to rest, her busy schedule did not permit a break for the next few weeks, she has dance scenes and more stunts to film.
“It's so painful. I've no choice but to continue,” she said.
“I don't know how I'll manage,” she added.
Priyanka said she was enjoying shooting for the role in the thriller, Drona, and has been announcing: “I'm armed and dangerous,” every time she arrives on the set.
Abhishek Bachchan, who plays a superhero, and Kay Kay Menon, who is the villain, co-star in the film.
Although advised rest, her busy schedule did not permit a break for the next few weeks with dance scenes and more stunts to film.
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