Actor Shahid Kapoor is having fun with the love he’s receiving from his followers after the discharge of Jersey’s trailer. The actor on Saturday went dwell on his Instagram account to reply his followers’ questions associated to the movie, which is a Hindi remake of a Telugu movie with the identical identify. While the remake stars Shahid, the unique starred Nani within the lead function.
During the dwell, one of many followers requested Shahid about taking pictures the enduring railway station scene of the Gowtam Tinnanuri directorial. In response to the query, Shahid described the expertise as “scary.” He went on to reward how Jersey felt like a narrative that wanted to be informed to the Hindi viewers as properly. Calling himself a fan of the unique, Shahid stated that despite the fact that he didn’t wished to take up yet one more remake after Kabir Singh, Jersey resonated with him, which is why he signed it up.
“I am a fan of the original film. I loved the way Nani performed. I didn’t wanted to do another remake. I was looking for a story that was worthy, different and fresh. This one stayed for me. It resonated with me. Remakes are not easy. There is a sense of responsibility to not spoil people’s memory related to the original. It is far more challenging. This story was worthy of being told. It inspired and taught me something that I am going to keep with myself for life,” he stated, revealing that the shoot of the movie occurred in Chandigarh the place the cricket half was shot in Mohali.
Describing his character, Shahid stated he has tried to “keep my character very different from the original.” Interestingly, Jersey additionally stars Shahid’s father and veteran actor Pankaj Kapur within the function of a cricket coach. Talking about sharing the display house with him, Shahid stated the expertise was “very scary and intimidating” as a result of he’s “a goddamn legend.” He stated greater than intimidating, he felt a “sense of responsibility to not let him down.” He additionally revealed that their on-screen bond can also be very “interesting” within the movie.
The 40-year-old recalled his strongest reminiscence of Jersey that may stay with him perpetually. He stated his strongest reminiscence is “that I will never look the same again.” Recalling his prep-time for the movie, Shahid stated he was taking himself very severely and wished to play like a legit cricketer. However, one among these instances, he selected to not put on his helmet and acquired his decrease lip harm. Calling it “the stupidest decision,” Shahid stated, “I busted my lower lip due to which I had to take 2 months break from the shoot. I got 25 stitches. So, I have literally given blood to the film. This film is special, very special.”
On a closing observe, Shahid praised his co-star Mrunal Thakur. “She is a bundle of talent and a promising actor. I see a bright future for her,” Shahid stated, giving her a profession recommendation that in contrast to him, who has accomplished movies he regrets now, he hopes “she makes the right choices.”
The Hindi remake of National Award successful movie, Jersey will launch in theaters on December 31.
