Published 16:19 IST, January 6th 2022

'Chakda 'Xpress': Anushka Sharma says playing Jhulan Goswami is an 'absolute honour'

Anushka Sharma is all set to return in front of the camera in the upcoming sports film inspired by the former Indian captain Jhulan Goswami. Read on.

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Actor Anushka Sharma is all set to treat her fans in her new avatar as former Indian captain of Women's cricket team Jhulan Goswami in biopic titled Chakda 'Xpress. short teaser gave a glimpse of actor donning makeshift blue jersey and pledges to show 'gutsy' journey of se players making a name for mselves on field. Since teaser drop of Chakda 'Xpress, social media has been buzzing with excitement to see actor play role of  highest wicket-taker in Women's ODI cricket, Jhulan Goswami'

From a new hairdo to a strong accent, actor seemed to have nailed part of playing rewned cricketer. Talking about same, 33-year-old shared her thoughts on portraying role in film. 

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Anushka Sharma on playing Jhulan Goswami in Chakda 'Xpress

Taking to her Instagram on Thursday, January 6, Anushka Sharma shared teaser of forthcoming biopic and expressed her thoughts on portraying role of brave and 'gutsy' player Goswami. She wrote, ''It is an absolute hour to play you in this film that's inspired by your gutsy life. Every Indian must see and kw what you and girls in blue did and continue to do for county. Thank you.''

Jhulan Goswami, on or hand, shared teaser on her social media and echoed mess in teaser. She wrote, ''It’s this level of unblinking focus that lends itself to success. That, and remembering that you’re here t in spite of everything that went wrong, but because of everything that went right. It’s about kwing one’s place in world and having one’s feet firmly on ground.''

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She continued, ''w is time to watch women shine. It’s our time and we’re here to play. Today, you see us. Tomorrow, you’ll remember our names. Join us, as we cheer for Team India and bring to you this story. Chakda 'Xpress is w filming. Meet you on field.'' More details about venture are yet to be released. Watch teaser of Chakda 'Xpress and Anushka Sharma as Jhulan Goswami here. 

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16:19 IST, January 6th 2022