Jersey (2022 film)
| Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gowtam Tinnanuri |
| Written by | Gowtam Tinnanuri |
| Based on | Jersey |
| Produced by | Allu Aravind Aman Gill Dil Raju |
| Starring | Shahid Kapoor Mrunal Thakur Pankaj Kapur |
| Cinematography | Anil Mehta |
| Edited by | Navin Nooli |
| Music by | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Jersey is a 2020 Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and adapted from his 2019 Telugu-language film under the same title.[1] It stars Shahid Kapoor as a cricketer portrayed by Nani in the original version,[2] besides Mrunal Thakur, Pankaj Kapur and an ensemble cast.[3] The film is presented by Allu Aravind and produced by Aman Gill, Dil Raju.[4]
Official announcement for the film was made in October 2019[5] and principal photography commenced in Chandigarh on 13 December 2019.[6] It has been scheduled to be theatrically released on 28 August 2020.[7]
Premise
The story is about a thirty six year old cricketer who stopped his cricketing career ten years ago, now aiming to play for Indian team.[8]
Cast
- Shahid Kapoor as Arjun Raichand
- Mrunal Thakur as Sarah Raichand
- Pankaj Kapur
Production
Speculations for remake of the telugu film Jersey (2019) began soon after its cinema release. Later it was reported that Shahid Kapoor has been roped in to star as the lead actor while Shraddha Kapoor was considered for the female lead. In August 2019, it was confirmed that Tollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna will make her Hindi film debut with the film. Official announcement was made on 14 October that year, confirming all the cast and crew.[9]
Shahid begun preparing for his character of a cricketer in the film from 2 November. That same month, Mandanna opted out of her role before it was announced that Mrunal Thakur has replaced her.[10] Shahid's father Pankaj Kapur was roped in to portray Coach Murthy before the principal photography commenced on 14 December 2019 in Chandigarh. While filming in January 2020, it was reported that Shahid has get thirteenth stitches during a scene shooting though he later recovered.[11]
Release
The film has been scheduled to be theatrically released on 28 August 2020.[12]
References
- ^ "Shahid Kapoor to star in Hindi remake of Nani-starrer 'Jersey'". The New Indian Express. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ "Confirmed: Mrunal Thakur to romance Shahid Kapoor in Jersey". India Today. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ "Pankaj Kapur to play Shahid Kapoor's mentor in Jersey". The New Indian Express. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ "Jersey Remake: Shahid Kapoor to begin shooting in Chandigarh on December 2". Bollywood Hungama. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Shahid Kapoor's Jersey Remake to Release in August 2020, Confirms Director". CNN-News18. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ "After Kabir Singh, Shahid Kapoor says yes to Hindi remake of Nani's Jersey". India Today. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ "Jersey Hindi remake to see Shahid Kapoor reunite with father Pankaj Kapoor four years after Shaandaar". Firstpost. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ "Shahid Kapoor resumes shooting for Jersey post injury recovery". The Statesman. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ^ "Shahid Kapoor's Jersey Remake to Release in August 2020, Confirms Director". www.news18.com.
- ^ "Jersey remake: Will Shahid and Shraddha Kapoor do justice to Nani-Shraddha Srinath film?". India Today.
- ^ Sawant, Drushti. "MRUNAL THAKUR TO STAR IN JERSEY". Republic World.
- ^ "Shahid Kapoor gives sneak peek to 'Jersey' preparations, hits the ball out of park". The Times of India. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
External links
- Jersey at IMDb
- Jersey at Bollywood Hungama