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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Renuka Shahane REACTS to Anushka Sharma's Chakda Xpress allegedly being shelved: 'I am totally heartbroken... She's really done such a good job'
The buzz around Chakda 'Xpress, 's long-awaited biopic on Indian cricket legend , has taken a sudden turn—with reports suggesting the film may have been shelved. While no official confirmation has been issued by the makers, the news has left fans disappointed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now, actor , who plays a pivotal role in the film, has reacted with disbelief and heartbreak over the project's uncertain fate. Shocked by the reports In conversation with NDTV, Renuka said that she was completely unaware of the film being reportedly shelved. Expressing her disappointment, Shahane said she was 'very shocked' and described the project as a 'beautiful, impactful' film made with 'a very big heart.' She had completed shooting her part in 2022. The actress further expressed her heartbreak over the reports, saying she felt deeply saddened given the immense effort poured into the project. She highlighted Anushka Sharma's dedication to the role and recalled that the scenes she was part of were especially powerful and meaningful—particularly for women in sports. A tribute to Jhulan Goswami's legacy Renuka also spoke about the significance of Chakda 'Xpress, calling Jhulan Goswami an 'iconic' figure who rose from humble beginnings to become a cricketing legend. She pointed out the persistent disparity between men's and women's cricket, adding that the film captured the true spirit of sportsmanship and highlighted these important issues. Anushka's committed performance Shahane further praised Anushka's performance as Jhulan Goswami, noting the difficulty of portraying a real-life icon. She commended Anushka for authentically bringing the character to life, highlighting the added challenge of embodying someone so well-known and admired. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The veteran star shared that most of her scenes were with Anushka Sharma, and while dubbing, she had the chance to watch portions of the film. She praised its cinematography and overall quality, calling it a beautifully made project. Expressing her disappointment, she said she had been eagerly waiting for its release and hoped there might still be a way to salvage it. A film worth watching Renuka praised director for his craft and expressed pride in being part of Chakda Xpress, a film that she felt powerfully showcased the struggles and determination of women athletes. She also reflected on her own role, describing it as emotionally meaningful and rooted in the spirit of sportsmanship. Shot in 2022 and reportedly wrapped up by 2023, Chakda Xpress was envisioned as a compelling tribute to cricket legend Jhulan Goswami's journey. However, with the project now reportedly shelved indefinitely, actors like Renuka Shahane and are left reflecting on a film they poured their hearts into—one that may never reach its audience. The makers of Chakda Xpress have yet to officially confirm whether the film has been shelved, leaving its future uncertain.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Renuka Shahane "Heartbroken" Over Reports Of Chakda Xpress Being Shelved, Says Anushka Was "Really Good" as Jhulan
Days after reports of Anushka Sharma-starrer Chakda Xpress being shelved started doing the rounds on social media, actor Renuka Shahane has responded to the development with shock. The actor-filmmaker, who played a retired sportsperson in Chakda Xpress, told NDTV, "I didn't know. I am very shocked". View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) Directed by Prosit Roy, Chakda Xpress is inspired by the life of former Indian women's cricket captain Jhulan Goswami. It was a Netflix movie and produced by Anushka Sharma's brother Karnesh Ssharma's Clean Slate Filmz. Renuka Shahane, who shot for the film in 2022, said she was sad about the reported development, calling Chakda Xpress a "beautiful, impactful" film made with "a very big heart". "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. "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," Renuka Shahane told NDTV. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) Speaking about Anushka Sharma's performance as legendary Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami, Renuka Shahane said, "She's really done such a good job of creating that character, and it's so difficult to do because when icons are there in front of us and you have to perform as them it is even more challenging." She revealed that most of her scenes were with Anushka Sharma, and while dubbing, she got to watch parts of the film. "It's shot well, it's really well made. I was so looking forward to it. I wish there was some way such a beautiful film could be salvaged." The actor also praised Prosit Roy, calling him "such a fine director", and said she was proud of being part of a project that spotlighted the untold struggles and passion of women athletes. "You can never take the field off the sportsperson," she said of her own role and its emotional depth. Shot in 2022 and reportedly completed in 2023, Chakda Xpress was meant to be a powerful tribute to the life and career of Jhulan Goswami. But with the film now shelved indefinitely, those who worked on it like Renuka and Dibyendu Bhattacharya are left only with the memories of what could have been. The makers of the film are yet to officially confirm the status of the film.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When will Anushka Sharma's Chakda Xpress release? Co-star Dibyendu Bhattacharya breaks silence
The filming of the movie was wrapped up in December 2022. Is Chakda Xpress shelved? About Chakda Xpress It was supposed to be one of the most exciting comebacks in recent memory — Anushka Sharma returning to the screen in Chakda Xpress, a gritty biopic based on the life of legendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami. The buzz was strong, the stills looked promising, and fans were eager to see Anushka back in action after a long break. What was once a highly anticipated release is now surrounded by confusion, delays, and silence. Now, this has led to a looming question- has the movie been shelved?Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya , who stars alongside Anushka in the film, recently opened up about the uncertain fate of Chakda Xpress. In an interview with News18 Showsha, Dibyendu shared his own disappointment over the delay. He admitted that he's been waiting just as eagerly as fans, calling the film 'fantastic' and expressing genuine confusion over why it hasn't been released even revealed that he watched an early cut of the film at director Prosit Roy's home. He shared that, according to the director, it wasn't the final version — the post-production wasn't fully complete. But even then, Dibyendu was blown away and called the movie "beautiful". He spoke with admiration about the quality of the film and was especially vocal about Anushka Sharma's performance. According to him, this isn't just a good performance from her — it's her "best" yet. 'It's a really, really fantastic film,' he said. 'And it's the best performance of Anushka Sharma to date.' He stressed how much the project means to him and how disheartened he is by the lack of clarity around its what exactly is going on? Has Chakda Xpress been shelved, or is it simply postponed indefinitely? Unfortunately, even those involved in the film don't seem to know. Dibyendu was candid about this too, saying he has no insider information. 'Clean Slate is on one side, and Netflix is on the other. What's going on between the two, I have no clue,' he by Prosit Roy and written by Abhishek Banerjee , Chakda Xpress is produced under Clean Slate Filmz by Karnesh Sharma. The film also stars Renuka Shahane, Anshul Chauhan, Koushik Sen, and Mahesh Thakur, alongside Anushka Sharma in the lead. Given its subject matter — the inspiring story of Jhulan Goswami, one of India's most iconic women cricketers — the film promised to be both powerful and an old Instagram post, the actress has called Chakda Xpress a deeply special film, inspired by the incredible journey of former Indian cricket captain Jhulan Goswami. She shared that the biopic sheds light on the struggles faced by women in cricket—lack of support, income, facilities, and a clear future in the sport. At a time when women could barely imagine a career in cricket, Jhulan defied the odds with sheer grit and determination. Her story, Anushka says, is one of sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering passion. Through this film, she hoped to show audiences the harsh realities of women's cricket in India and the impact players like Jhulan had in changing the narrative. Anushka added that it's an honour to portray someone who broke stereotypes so future generations of girls could dream bigger. Chakda Xpress movie is a tribute to Jhulan's spirit and the revolution she helped spark in Indian women's cricket. Now, with fans growing restless and cast members just as baffled, all eyes are on Netflix and Clean Slate.
News18
19-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Playing With Us Jhulu Di': India, Jhulan Goswami Aim For England ODI Whitewash
Last Updated: Jhulan Goswami hopes India sweeps the ODI series 3-0 against England. Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues shared memories with her ahead of the second ODI. Ahead of the second ODI against England at Lord's, veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami wants the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side to sweep the 50-over series 3-0 after winning the opening encounter by four wickets in Southampton. The visiting side has already proved their potential by winning their first-ever T20I series against England by 4-2 last week. Ahead of their second ODI, Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues had a video call with the former pacer from the Lord's and shared their memories of playing together at the venue. 'So good to see you again. Guess where we are," Harmanpreet and Jemimah said in unison in a video posted by BCCI Women on X. 'We miss you Jhulu di," Jemimah said. 'Same here, I'm also missing you guys, I wish I was there watching this game from the stands," Jhulan replied. Jemimah quickly responded, 'Not watching but playing with us, Jhulu di" to which all of them shared a laugh. Continuing the conversation, India captain said, 'We will miss your Lord's spell tomorrow." 'I'm gonna miss you guys. It was a great memory. We won 3-0 for the first time in England. I hope you guys do that same. Repeat that same. You've got great momentum on your side," Jhulan said. Goswami, regarded as one of India's finest fast bowlers, brought the curtain down on her illustrious career at Lord's in September 2022, taking two wickets in a victorious ODI against England to sweep the series 3-0 for the first time on English soil. With the momentum on India's side following their historic T20I series win and win in the opening ODI, the hopes of repeating 2022 heroics are very much achievable for the touring team. The second ODI is set to be played at Lord's on Saturday. (With IANS Inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
19-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Playing With Us Jhulu Di': India, Jhulan Goswami Aim For England ODI Whitwash
Last Updated: Jhulan Goswami hopes India sweeps the ODI series 3-0 against England. Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues shared memories with her ahead of the second ODI. Ahead of the second ODI against England at Lord's, veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami wants the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side to sweep the 50-over series 3-0 after winning the opening encounter by four wickets in Southampton. The visiting side has already proved their potential by winning their first-ever T20I series against England by 4-2 last week. Ahead of their second ODI, Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues had a video call with the former pacer from the Lord's and shared their memories of playing together at the venue. 'So good to see you again. Guess where we are," Harmanpreet and Jemimah said in unison in a video posted by BCCI Women on X. 'We miss you Jhulu di," Jemimah said. 'Same here, I'm also missing you guys, I wish I was there watching this game from the stands," Jhulan replied. Jemimah quickly responded, 'Not watching but playing with us, Jhulu di" to which all of them shared a laugh. Continuing the conversation, India captain said, 'We will miss your Lord's spell tomorrow." 'I'm gonna miss you guys. It was a great memory. We won 3-0 for the first time in England. I hope you guys do that same. Repeat that same. You've got great momentum on your side," Jhulan said. Goswami, regarded as one of India's finest fast bowlers, brought the curtain down on her illustrious career at Lord's in September 2022, taking two wickets in a victorious ODI against England to sweep the series 3-0 for the first time on English soil. With the momentum on India's side following their historic T20I series win and win in the opening ODI, the hopes of repeating 2022 heroics are very much achievable for the touring team. The second ODI is set to be played at Lord's on Saturday. (With IANS Inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
