Priyanka replaces Deepika at MAMI

Committed to showcasing Indian cinema to the world

always been a huge supporter and believer in films from across India and together, we hope to create a strong platform to showcase Indian cinema to the world,” the statement added.

Deepika had taken over from Kiran Rao in 2019

“Being on the board of MAMI and serving as Chairperson has been a deeply enriching experience. As an artist, it was invigorating to bring together cinema and talent from all over the world to Mumbai, my second home. I have come to realise, however, that with my current slate of work, I will be unable to give MAMI the undivided focus and attention it requires,” Deepika had said when she resigned.

It may be recalled that Karan Johar had resigned from MAMI in 2020 following the backlash from netizens in the aftermath of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.

Other members on the board include Nita Ambani, the co-chairperson, Anand G. Mahindra, Farhan Akhtar, Isha Ambani, Kabir Khan, Kiran Rao, Rana Daggubati and Zoya Akhtar. Filmmaker Anjali Menon and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur have been inducted.

Priyanka Chopra has replaced Deepika Padukone as chairperson of the Mumbai Academy of Moving Images (MAMI). Deepika had resigned from

the post in April citing professional commitments.

“I’m so proud to be taking on the role of

Chairperson of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film

Festival. I’m really looking forward to working alongside these powerhouse women, Isha

“I’m so proud to be taking on Ambani, Anupama

Chopra, Smriti the role of Chairperson of the Kiran and the rest Jio MAMI Mumbai Film of the team, to Festival. I’m really looking take the festival to forward to working alongside the next level. I’ve these powerhouse women hit the road running… and the rest of the team, to with take the festival to the next ideas, thoughts

level,” Priyanka Chopra said and plans on

in a statement reimagining the festival to find its rightful place in a world that has changed so much in such a short time,” Priyanka said in a statement.

“We’re all consuming film and entertainment very differently now and in the process, we’ve expanded the footprint of the cinema that we watch. I have