<p>Los Angeles: Actor <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/priyanka-chopra">Priyanka Chopra Jonas</a> says she and her production banner 'Purple Pebble Pictures' are set to back Barry Avrich's new feature documentary <em>Born Hungry</em>.</p>.<p>Chopra Jonas and Mary Rohlich, Head of TV and Film at Purple Pebble Pictures, will serve as producers, according to <em>Deadline</em>.</p>.<p><em>Born Hungry</em> is a gritty drama about a young Indian boy who finds himself abandoned by his family and goes on to become celebrity chef Sash Simpson.</p>.<p>"Now, Sash Simpson, a celebrity chef who once survived alone on the streets of Chennai eating from garbage bins before ultimately being adopted by a Canadian couple, returns to India armed with only blurry memories to find his lost family," read the logline of the documentary.</p>.<p>Chopra Jonas said she was extremely moved by Simpson's journey and bringing his story to screen was a no-brainer.</p>.Priyanka Chopra Jonas to narrate Disneynature's documentary film 'Tiger'.<p>"Aligning with stories and filmmakers that have the ability to move the audience by having a unique point of view is what we always look for at @purplepebblepictures. @barryavrich22’s new feature documentary, Born Hungry is exactly that."</p>.<p>"I was so moved by Sash’s incredible story of resilience and determination, and also that it is an amazing rendition of an extremely sensitive story, it was a no-brainer for us to collaborate. We cannot wait to share this story with you,” she wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.</p>.<p>“I have always loved the brilliantly colorful storytelling from India and the vibrancy of iconic Bollywood filmmaking. When I discovered this story, I was immediately struck by the passion and complexity of this emotional journey,” added Avrich.</p>.<p><em>Born Hungry</em> premiered at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival and will screen at Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto on April 26.</p>
<p>Los Angeles: Actor <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/priyanka-chopra">Priyanka Chopra Jonas</a> says she and her production banner 'Purple Pebble Pictures' are set to back Barry Avrich's new feature documentary <em>Born Hungry</em>.</p>.<p>Chopra Jonas and Mary Rohlich, Head of TV and Film at Purple Pebble Pictures, will serve as producers, according to <em>Deadline</em>.</p>.<p><em>Born Hungry</em> is a gritty drama about a young Indian boy who finds himself abandoned by his family and goes on to become celebrity chef Sash Simpson.</p>.<p>"Now, Sash Simpson, a celebrity chef who once survived alone on the streets of Chennai eating from garbage bins before ultimately being adopted by a Canadian couple, returns to India armed with only blurry memories to find his lost family," read the logline of the documentary.</p>.<p>Chopra Jonas said she was extremely moved by Simpson's journey and bringing his story to screen was a no-brainer.</p>.Priyanka Chopra Jonas to narrate Disneynature's documentary film 'Tiger'.<p>"Aligning with stories and filmmakers that have the ability to move the audience by having a unique point of view is what we always look for at @purplepebblepictures. @barryavrich22’s new feature documentary, Born Hungry is exactly that."</p>.<p>"I was so moved by Sash’s incredible story of resilience and determination, and also that it is an amazing rendition of an extremely sensitive story, it was a no-brainer for us to collaborate. We cannot wait to share this story with you,” she wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.</p>.<p>“I have always loved the brilliantly colorful storytelling from India and the vibrancy of iconic Bollywood filmmaking. When I discovered this story, I was immediately struck by the passion and complexity of this emotional journey,” added Avrich.</p>.<p><em>Born Hungry</em> premiered at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival and will screen at Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto on April 26.</p>