Jersey (2021 film)

Jersey is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, a remake of his 2019 Telugu film of the same title.[2] It stars Shahid Kapoor as a cricketer portrayed by Nani in the original version,[3] besides Mrunal Thakur, Pankaj Kapur and an ensemble cast.[4] The film is presented by Allu Aravind and produced by Aman Gill, Dil Raju [5] and Suryadevara Naga Vamsi

Jersey
Directed byGowtam Tinnanuri
Produced byAllu Aravind
Aman Gill
Dil Raju
Written byGowtam Tinnanuri
Based onJersey
StarringShahid Kapoor
Mrunal Thakur
Pankaj Kapur
CinematographyAnil Mehta
Edited byNavin Nooli
Production
company
Distributed byZee Studios
Release date
  • 5 November 2021 (2021-11-05)[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Official announcement for the film was made in October 2019[6] and principal photography commenced in Chandigarh on 13 December 2019.[7] It was scheduled to be theatrically released on 28 August 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic delayed production.[8][9] The film was wrapped up on 14 December 2020.[10][11] The film will theatrically release on 5 November 2021 coinciding with Diwali.[1]

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.[12]

Cast

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.[13]

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.[14] 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.[15]

References
  1. "Shahid Kapoor's Jersey to release in theatres on Diwali". India Today. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  2. "Shahid Kapoor to star in Hindi remake of Nani-starrer 'Jersey'". The New Indian Express. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  3. "Confirmed: Mrunal Thakur to romance Shahid Kapoor in Jersey". India Today. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  4. "Pankaj Kapur to play Shahid Kapoor's mentor in Jersey". The New Indian Express. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  5. "Jersey Remake: Shahid Kapoor to begin shooting in Chandigarh on December 2". Bollywood Hungama. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  6. "Shahid Kapoor's Jersey Remake to Release in August 2020, Confirms Director". CNN-News18. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  7. "After Kabir Singh, Shahid Kapoor says yes to Hindi remake of Nani's Jersey". India Today. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  8. "Jersey Hindi remake to see Shahid Kapoor reunite with father Pankaj Kapoor four years after Shaandaar". Firstpost. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  9. "'Jersey' Director Has This to Say About Shahid Kapoor's Cricketing Skills". Nees18. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  10. "Shahid Kapoor pens a heartfelt note as he wraps his upcoming film 'Jersey': It's nothing short of a miracle". The Times of India. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  11. "Shahid Kapoor wraps 'Jersey' shoot; pens a note". Daily News and Analysis. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  12. "Shahid Kapoor resumes shooting for Jersey post injury recovery". The Statesman. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  13. "Shahid Kapoor's Jersey Remake to Release in August 2020, Confirms Director". www.news18.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  14. "Jersey remake: Will Shahid and Shraddha Kapoor do justice to Nani-Shraddha Srinath film?". India Today. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  15. Sawant, Drushti. "Mrunal Thakur To Star In Jersey". Republic World. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
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