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29-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Renuka Shahane on Netflix and Anushka Sharma's 'Chakda Xpress' getting shelved: 'I'm heartbroken, Anushka really worked on herself and...'
This was supposed to be Anushka's next film after the 2018 Zero with Katrina Kaif and Shah Rukh Khan. read more Netflix and Anushka Sharma's 'Chakda Xpress' may not see the lights of the day due to reasons best known to the makers. If reports are to be believed, budgetary issues and creative differences led to the film being stuck in a limbo. Sharma, who was the co-founder of her production house Clean Slate Films along with her brother Karnesh, stepped down from her responsibilities few years back. The actress was set to essay Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami in her biopic, the second on a female cricketer after Shabaash Mithu, which chronicled the journey of Mithalji Raj, played by Taapsee Pannu. Renuka Shahane, while chatting with NDTV, spoke about Anushka's film getting shelved and how she feels. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The actress revealed, 'I am totally heartbroken. Basically, because I think everyone has put in so much effort. Anushka has also worked on herself so much for it. And whatever scenes I did were so powerful and so impactful, especially for women in sports.' She added, 'Jhulan Goswami is iconic and coming from a very poor house and making it big and yet the kind of discrepancy that still exists between men's cricket and women's cricket and all other sports, I would say. Chakda Xpress had that core quality of sportsmanship.' This was supposed to be Anushka's next film after the 2018 Zero with Katrina Kaif and Shah Rukh Khan. In a conversation with News18, Dibyendu Bhattacharya shared that he is even waiting for Chakda Xpress to release. He said, 'Prosit Roy said, it (film) wasn't completely finished, not everything had been done.' He added, 'But I watched it and… it is such a beautiful film.' He added, 'If I had any information about the film, I would tell you first. I really don't know because Clean Slate is on one side and Netflix is on the other. What's going on between the two, I have no clue.'
India Today
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Dibyendu Bhattacharya reacts to Chakda Xpress delay, calls it Anushka's best work
Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya voiced his confusion over the delayed release of 'Chakda Xpress' during a recent interview. He also expressed his admiration for actor Anushka Sharma's performance in the film. The sports biopic is based on cricketer Jhulan Goswami's life and would mark Sharma's return to the big a conversation with News18 Showsha, Bhattacharya shared, "You have no idea how eagerly I'm waiting for the release. It's a beautiful film. I saw it at (director) Prosit Roy's house, and even though it wasn't fully completed, it blew me away."advertisementThe actor was particularly impressed by Anushka Sharma's portrayal in the film, describing it as her "best performance to date." His praise adds to the intrigue surrounding the film. Discussing the delay, he further shared, "I would've told you if I had any updates. But Clean Slate is on one side, and Netflix is on the other. What's going on between them, I have no clue."'Chakda Xpress' was announced in 2022 with much excitement. The film is backed by Sharma's brother Karnesh Sharma's production house Clean Slate Filmz. The anticipation of Sharma's comeback has only increased during this period of comments, especially since he has a key role in the film, have only added to the buzz. The film's delay has not dampened the spirits of its fans and supporters, who continue to hope for a resolution that will see 'Chakda Xpress' finally hit the Sharma was last seen in the film 'Zero' alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. On the personal front, she has reportedly moved to London with her cricketer-husband Virat Kohli and her two children- Vamika and Akaay.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Anushka Sharma
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anushka Sharma's performance in ‘Chakda Xpress' is her best yet; Dibyendu Bhattacharya gives an update on the film: ‘I watched it and…'
Anushka Sharma 's film 'Chakda Xpress' has been in the news for a long time, while fans were once excited to see her return to acting in a powerful biopic, they are now left confused and disappointed, wondering when (or if) the film will finally be released. And it's not just fans who are waiting. Dibyendu Bhattacharya , who stars alongside Anushka in the film, recently opened up about the long delay, and how he's just as clueless as the rest of us. Bhattacharya admits he is eagerly waiting In an interview with News18 Showsha, Dibyendu Bhattacharya spoke about how much the film means to him, and how excited he was to get a glimpse of it, even if it was not fully finished. Dibyendu revealed, 'You don't know how badly I'm waiting for the film to release because it is a fantastic film," Dibyendu Bhattacharya told us. 'I always tell people… I watched it at Prosit's [director Prosit Roy] place. I told him, 'It's not releasing, but since you have it, at least show it to me.' He said it wasn't completely finished, not everything had been done, but I watched it and… it is such a beautiful film." Anushka's best performance so far Dibyendu also praised Anushka Sharma's performance in 'Chakda Xpress', calling it the best of her career. He added, 'It is the best performance of Anushka Sharma to date. I don't know why they are not releasing it. It's a really, really fantastic film." Shelved or simply postponed? The big question on everyone's mind is whether 'Chakda Xpress' has been shelved completely or is just delayed. When asked about this, Dibyendu made it clear that even he doesn't know the answer, 'I have no idea," he said with the utmost honesty. 'If I had any information about the film, I would tell you first. I really don't know because Clean Slate is on one side and Netflix is on the other. What's going on between the two, I have no clue," he further stated. A long and emotional journey For Dibyendu, this isn't just about one film not being released. He spoke about how the delay affects everyone involved in the making of a film, from actors to technicians and crew members. He explained, 'As an actor, I really want the film to see the light of day. A lot of hard work goes into making a film. From the day research begins to the final print, it's a long and emotionally invested journey. So many people are involved. So many ambitions ride on one film. Many families run on the income generated through it, technicians, daily wage workers. It's very sad." What could be holding it back? While Dibyendu didn't go into the details of why the film hasn't been released yet, he did hint that the issue might be between the production house Clean Slate and streaming platform Netflix. 'Clean Slate is on one side and Netflix is on the other. What's going on between the two, I have no clue." About 'Chakda Xpress' The film created a strong buzz when it was first announced. As Anushka's first film in years, and a biopic based on Indian cricket legend Jhulan Goswami , it promised a powerful story of struggle, determination and success.
India Today
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Anushka Sharma blows flying kisses to Virat Kohli after RCB's win over LSG. Watch
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli blew flying kisses to each other after Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 match on Tuesday. The cute moment between the two is now going viral. The actor was in the stands at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium to support Kohli and RCB ahead of the RCB registered a six-wicket win over LSG, Virat Kohli was walking with his teammates. He stopped when he spotted Anushka among the crowd and blew flying kisses to reciprocated and blew flying kisses to him, making it one of their cutest moments of IPL 2025. She applauded the team for securing a big win ahead of their playoffs. With this, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is through to Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025. A fan shared the video on X with the caption, "Real Lover Boy! #virushka (sic)."Take a look:Real Lover Boy! #virushka TANYA SINGHANIA (@tanya_singhania) May 27, 2025On May 23, Anushka and Virat visited Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and Hanuman Garhi. During their visit, the couple also met Sanjay Dutt, the successor of Mahant Gyan Das of Hanuman Garhi and the national president of the Sankat Mochan Sena. Senior priest Hemant Das of Hanuman Garhi facilitated the couple's darshan and rituals. advertisement Anushka Sharma has been frequently attending the ongoing IPL, cheering for her husband, Virat Kohli. The couple, who got married in 2017, are parents to two children, Vamika and the work front, Anushka Sharma has been away from the world of cinema. Though 'Chakda Xpress' was supposed to be her comeback, the film has been on hold for muktiple Watch
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Anushka Sharma's 'Chakda Xpress' shelved? Jhulan Goswami shares update on her biopic amid growing speculation
Anushka Sharma has been on a break from the industry since her 2018 film 'Zero'. All eyes are now on her upcoming film ' Chakda Xpress ', which has faced multiple delays over the years. The biographical sports drama has often sparked rumours of being shelved. Now, Indian fast bowler Jhulan Goswami has reacted to the ongoing delay in the release of the film based on her life. According to Hindustan Times, 'Chakda Xpress' was originally scheduled for an OTT premiere in October 2023 but is currently on hold as the producers seek an alternative platform for its release. Anushka Sharma shares a glimpse into her cricket prep for 'Chakda Xpress' When approached for her reaction, Jhulan clarified that she has not been informed about any release plans. 'Mereko aisa koi news nahi hai, aur call mujhe kar rahe sab! Mujhe koi comment nai karna,' she remarked, expressing her decision to refrain from further comments due to a lack of information. Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya previously told the same media house that the film had been shot very well and shared his concerns about its delay in release. Meanwhile, editor Manas Mittal had earlier told The Hollywood Reporter India that the film was initially planned to debut just before the Cricket World Cup . None of these rumours have been addressed by Anushka's team over the years. Directed by Prosit Roy, 'Chakda Xpress' also features Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Renuka Shahane, Anshul Chauhan, Koushik Sen, and Mahesh Thakur in key roles. At the same time, Anushka, who recently welcomed her second child Akaay, is reportedly set to move to London with her husband, cricketer Virat Kohli , and their daughter Vamika. The couple is aiming to provide their children with a better environment and reduced media attention as they grow up. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
