Tuesday, June 2, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Shahid Kapoor Taking Cricket Lessons For 'Jersey'

Darpan News Desk IANS, 01 Nov, 2019 07:43 PM

    Actor Shahid Kapoor is preparing hard for the Hindi remake of Telegu film "Jersey". He has started training to hone his cricketing skills for the role of a cricketer in the movie.

     

    Talking about the film, Shahid said: "It took me some time to decide what to do next after 'Kabir Singh'. But the minute I saw 'Jersey', I knew I wanted it to be my next. It is a wonderful inspiring and personal human journey that I connected with deeply. "

     

    According to a source, Shahid is "learning the ropes of playing a cricketer on screen by regularly going for the cricket sessions."

     

    Also, the film's shoot will start in Chandigarh this month.

     

    A picture of Shahid taking cricket training is out. In the image, he is seen holding a bat in his hands.

     

    "Jersey" will be directed by Gowtam Tinnanauri who helmed the original as well. Produced by Allu Aravind, Aman Gill, Dil Raju, the film is scheduled to release on August 28,2020.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Sara Ali Khan Opens Up On Acting And Education!

    Sara Ali Khan is undoubtedly the smartest newcomer in tinsel town and with repeated interviews, and her witty answers she certainly proves that Intelligence is the way to go!

    Sara Ali Khan Opens Up On Acting And Education!

    Sunny Deol Begins Promotions Of Son’s Film ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’ With Kareena Kapoor

    Sunny Deol Begins Promotions Of Son’s Film ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’ With Kareena Kapoor
    In a recent interview, Sunny revealed: "It is a very emotional moment for me to see my son Karan make his debut on the big screen."

    Sunny Deol Begins Promotions Of Son’s Film ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’ With Kareena Kapoor

    UN Denies Pakistan’s Demand To Remove Priyanka Chopra: ‘She Retains Right To Speak In Her Personal Capacity’

    UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra, who has been under intense criticism for a tweet cheering the Indian armed forces, retains the right to speak in her personal capacity on issues concerning her, according to a UN spokesperson.

    UN Denies Pakistan’s Demand To Remove Priyanka Chopra: ‘She Retains Right To Speak In Her Personal Capacity’

    Abhay Deol Is 'Grateful' To Play Villain In Tamil Film

    Abhay Deol Is 'Grateful' To Play Villain In Tamil Film
    Actor Abhay Deol, who has mostly done positive roles in his career, will be seen playing a baddie in the Tamil movie "Hero". For him, playing villain was a natural progression.    

    Abhay Deol Is 'Grateful' To Play Villain In Tamil Film

    Bollywood Divas Sizzle On Ramp At Lakme Fashion Week 2019

    Bollywood actresses Pooja Hedge, Diana Penty, Tara Sutaria and Rakul Preet Singh walked the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 on Friday.

    Bollywood Divas Sizzle On Ramp At Lakme Fashion Week 2019

    After PM Narendra Modi Biopic, Vivek Oberoi To Produce Film On Balakot Airstrike

    "As a nation, with one of the strongest Armed Forces on the globe, we have achieved a lot, and it's time to start reiterating it to the world at large," said Vivek.

    After PM Narendra Modi Biopic, Vivek Oberoi To Produce Film On Balakot Airstrike