Shahid Kapoor begins 'Jersey' preparation; shares picture from cricket ground

Shahid Kapoor on Saturday took to his Instagram handle to share a stunning picture from cricket ground prepping for his upcoming film Jersey. Dressed in an all-black outfit, Shahid Kapoor is all padded up to prepare for his character and polishing his batting skills.

film chronicles story of a talented but failed cricketer, who decides to return to field in his late 30s driven by desire to represent Indian cricket team and fulfil his son's wish for a jersey as a gift. Gowtam Tinnanauri, who helmed original 2019 film starring Nani in lead, is directing Hindi version as well. Jersey, also featuring veteran actor Pankaj Kapur and Mrunal Thakur, is being presented by Allu Aravind, and produced by Aman Gill and Dil Raju.

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About Jersey

After having a successful 2019 with remake of Telugu film Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh, Shahid Kapoor will next be seen in yet ar remake of a Telugu film. Shahid will essay role of Nani from last year's Telugu sports-drama Jersey in Hindi remake of  Gowtam Tinnanuri starrer. plot of upcoming film will showcase story of a failed cricketer who decides on making a comeback to fulfil his son’s wish. Shahid Kapoor starrer will also feature his far Pankaj Kapur and Mrunal Thakur in pivotal roles. 

In October, Shahid Kapoor wrapped Uttarakhand shoot schedule of Jersey and anunced same on his Instagram handle by sharing a selfie with caption: "It’s a wrap on ar schedule of #jersey. In such times to be able to pull this off really felt like a blessing. Feel proud of team for powering through and being so positive."

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