'Haider' to 'Kabir Singh', Shahid Kapoor has already proved his versatile acting skills, Shahid now dons a cricketer's 'Jersey' in his upcoming film.
The trailer of the much-anticipated film is out, and Shahid is angry and emotional as a failed cricketer. Shahid Kapoor plays the role of a former cricket player who wants to get back to the game to inspire his son.
The trailer opens with a jobless, former cricketer trying to fulfil his son's dream to buy a jersey. He tries to get his wife to lend some money but she refuses. He then goes door-to-door, trying to arrange for money but eventually ends up trying to steal money from his wife's wallet.
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In between all this, he is offered the job of an assistant coach of a cricket team but he seems hesitant. The trailer then gives glimpses of his life as a cricketer and the things that led to his exit from the game.
Sharing details of the film, Shahid explained that the project is special thanks to the story, the team and the character. He said, the film's cast and crew have waited to share this emotion with fans for 2 years.
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Helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film also stars Mrunal Thakur as Shahid's wife. 'Jersey' is a remake of a Telugu National Award winning movie of the same name, it hits theatres on December 31, 2021.
This is Shahid's second cricket-themed film. He had previously starred in the 2009 film 'Dil Bole Hadippa' bankrolled by Yash Raj Films.