Sunday, June 14, 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

    Kangana Ranaut Took A Dig At Ranbir Kapoor For Staying Apolitical, Here’s How He Has Reacted

    Kangana Ranaut Took A Dig At Ranbir Kapoor For Staying Apolitical, Here’s How He Has Reacted
    Actor Ranbir Kapoor has reacted to actress Kangana Ranaut's statement where she slammed him for being apolitical. Ranbir said he doesn't have any interest to get into controversies.

    Kangana Ranaut Took A Dig At Ranbir Kapoor For Staying Apolitical, Here’s How He Has Reacted

    I Will Take The Legacy Of Rk Studio Forward, Says Ranbir Kapoor

    Actor Ranbir Kapoor says that he will take the legacy of RK Studios forward, though he feels sad about the sale.

    I Will Take The Legacy Of Rk Studio Forward, Says Ranbir Kapoor

    For Me, Irrfan Is The Biggest Khan: Kareena Kapoor

    Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Salman Khan -- actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has worked ...

    For Me, Irrfan Is The Biggest Khan: Kareena Kapoor

    Arunoday Singh Ends Marriage With Lee Elton, Says ‘We Were Very Good At Love But Couldn't Survive The Reality’

    Two years after sharing his happiness on social media over tying the knot with his girlfriend Lee Elton, actor Arunoday Singh has again used the platform to post an emotional note announcing his split from his wife.    

    Arunoday Singh Ends Marriage With Lee Elton, Says ‘We Were Very Good At Love But Couldn't Survive The Reality’

    Priyanka Opens Up About Starting Family With Nick

    Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is looking forward to starting a family with Nick Jonas, her husband of five months.

    Priyanka Opens Up About Starting Family With Nick

    Acting Guru Roshan Taneja Dead, 'Students' Pay Tributes

      Roshan Taneja, who trained scores of Hindi film actors including the likes of Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Jaya Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha and many more passed away due to prolonged illness. He was 87.  

    Acting Guru Roshan Taneja Dead, 'Students' Pay Tributes