Tuesday, June 30, 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

    We Tend To Focus More On Size, Shapes Than Agility, Endurance: Shilpa

    We Tend To Focus More On Size, Shapes Than Agility, Endurance: Shilpa
    The actress says people tend to focus more on superficial elements rather than real body strengthening when it comes to fitness.

    We Tend To Focus More On Size, Shapes Than Agility, Endurance: Shilpa

    DHARMATIC! Karan Johar Launches New Digital Division

    Filmmaker Karan Johar on Wednesday announced the launch of his new digital division called Dharmatic. It will create content for digital channels.

    DHARMATIC! Karan Johar Launches New Digital Division

    Kapil Dev Relives 1983 World Cup Moment On 'Dance Plus 4'

    Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev became nostalgic on dance reality TV show "Dance Plus 4" after seeing dancers showcasing his journey from childhood to winning the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

    Kapil Dev Relives 1983 World Cup Moment On 'Dance Plus 4'

    Tabu Wants To Do A Film With Gulzar Again

    Tabu Wants To Do A Film With Gulzar Again
    Actress Tabu, who shares a great bond with veteran lyricist-poet Gulzar and has worked with him in films like "Maachis" and "Hu Tu Tu", says that she wants to work with him again.

    Tabu Wants To Do A Film With Gulzar Again

    Richa Begins Shooting For 'Panga' In Bhopal

    Richa Begins Shooting For 'Panga' In Bhopal
    Actress Richa Chadha on Wednesday started shooting here for Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's "Panga", based on kabaddi.

    Richa Begins Shooting For 'Panga' In Bhopal

    Sports In India Has Changed In Last 5 Years: Rahul Bose

    Sports In India Has Changed In Last 5 Years: Rahul Bose
    Actor Rahul Bose, who has represented India internationally in Rugby for 25 years, before hanging up his boots, has said the sports scene in India has improved drastically in the last five years.

    Sports In India Has Changed In Last 5 Years: Rahul Bose