Wednesday, June 3, 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

    Akshay Vs John: 'Mission Mangal' Takes Lead On Day 3

    Akshay Vs John: 'Mission Mangal' Takes Lead On Day 3
    Actor Akshay Kumar's "Mission Mangal" has taken a lead at the Indian box-office after raking in Rs 70.02 crore in three days. Actor John Abraham's "Batla House", on the other hand, minted Rs 35.29 crore.

    Akshay Vs John: 'Mission Mangal' Takes Lead On Day 3

    Deepika's 'Daddie' Quip For Ranveer Has Fans Guessing If She's Pregnant

    Deepika's 'Daddie' Quip For Ranveer Has Fans Guessing If She's Pregnant
    "Hi Daddie," wrote Deepika, after joining Ranveer's Insta session. She posted the comment with a waving emoji, a baby emoji and heart emoji.

    Deepika's 'Daddie' Quip For Ranveer Has Fans Guessing If She's Pregnant

    Trying To Be Best Version Of Me: Arjun Kapoor

    Trying To Be Best Version Of Me: Arjun Kapoor
    Actor Arjun Kapoor says he is trying to be the best version of himself that his late mother Mona Shourie would have wanted him to be.    

    Trying To Be Best Version Of Me: Arjun Kapoor

    Robert De Niro Greatest Actor On Earth, Says Anupam Kher

    Robert De Niro Greatest Actor On Earth, Says Anupam Kher
    Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has wished his friend and "greatest actor on earth" Robert De Niro on his 76th birthday.    

    Robert De Niro Greatest Actor On Earth, Says Anupam Kher

    Tiger Shroff Deadlifts 200kg At Gym In New Workout Video. Superhuman, Says Ishaan Khatter And Fans

    Bollywood's action hero Tiger Shroff on Sunday stunned his friends and fans as he shared a video of him lifting 200 kg.

    Tiger Shroff Deadlifts 200kg At Gym In New Workout Video. Superhuman, Says Ishaan Khatter And Fans

    Sonam Kapoor Slammed For Pakistan Comments, Asks Trolls To Get A Life

    Sonam Kapoor Slammed For Pakistan Comments, Asks Trolls To Get A Life
    Sonam Kapoor is once again in the midst of a heated exchange with trolls. It all started when she became the target of netizens for her comments on Pakistan banning Indian films, particularly her 2016 release,"Neerja".    

    Sonam Kapoor Slammed For Pakistan Comments, Asks Trolls To Get A Life