Close X
Monday, November 25, 2024
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

    Aamna Sharif On Playing Komolika: Not Easy Recreating An Iconic Role

    Actress Aamna Sharif replaces Hina Khan as the iconic antagonist Komolika in the reboot show of "Kasautii Zindagii Kay", and she admits there's a lot of pressure on her shoulders.

    Aamna Sharif On Playing Komolika: Not Easy Recreating An Iconic Role

    Salim Merchant: My Body Of Work Proves I Don't Need To Copy

    Singer-composer Salim Merchant was recently slammed by a Pakistani singer for copying his song. Salim says it's not his style to engage in a Twitter battle and that his body of work proves that he doesn't need to copy from another artiste's work.  

    Salim Merchant: My Body Of Work Proves I Don't Need To Copy

    Vikram Bhatt: I Feel Scared Only When My Horror Films Don't Work

    Vikram Bhatt: I Feel Scared Only When My Horror Films Don't Work
    Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt is gearing up to release yet another horror film, titled "Ghost", and he says the only time he feels scared is when his horror films don't work.

    Vikram Bhatt: I Feel Scared Only When My Horror Films Don't Work

    Sayani Gupta Loves Thai Culture And Cuisine

    Actress Sayani Gupta loves the culture and cuisine of Thailand. Thai cuisine, she adds, is so much more than what most people believe it to be.

    Sayani Gupta Loves Thai Culture And Cuisine

    Deepak Dobriyal: I Am Tired Of Being Known Just As Pappiji

    Deepak Dobriyal: I Am Tired Of Being Known Just As Pappiji
    In 2011, Deepak Dobriyal became a household name playing Pappiji in "Tanu Weds Manu". Four years later, he reprised the role in "Tanu Weds Manu Returns", tickling the funny bone of the audience once again.

    Deepak Dobriyal: I Am Tired Of Being Known Just As Pappiji

    Vikram Bhatt's 'Ghost' To Travel To America

    Vikram Bhatt's 'Ghost' To Travel To America
    Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt's upcoming horror film "Ghost" will be screened at the New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival (NJIIFF) later this month.

    Vikram Bhatt's 'Ghost' To Travel To America