Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma to travel to the UK to shoot ‘Chakda Xpress’

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‘Chakda Xpress’, a film starring Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, is set to be shot in India and the UK.

The Clean Slate Filmz produced film is based on the life of Indian international cricketer and former Indian national women’s cricket team captain – Jhulan Goswami.

Sharma will be returning to the big screen after a long break of three years during which she produced several blockbusters and critically acclaimed films and series under Clean Slate Filmz, including Paatal Lok and Bulbbul. During this period, she also welcomed a baby daughter who was born in 2021.

On her comeback, Sharma said, “It feels like my first film again and I’m really excited to start this journey with ‘Chakda Xpress,’ a film that I truly believe in. The pandemic unfortunately kept me away from returning to the movies despite me itching to start filming quickly. I would have loved to entertain and engage with fans and audiences way, way earlier.”

According to reports, Sharma will soon fly to the UK to shoot for a 30-day shooting schedule of the biopic, the promotional poster of which was released recently. Many of her fans are excited to watch the film.

Sharma added, “A film of this scale needed tremendous prep in all departments and we are glad that “Chakda Xpress’ has started off in style. ‘Chakda Xpress’ is a delightful script that intends to make strong statements and I’m proud to creatively collaborate with my producer brother, Karnesh Ssharma and my director, Prosit Roy, to tell a fascinating underdog story of a woman.”

Jhulan Goswami, is a role model to many aspiring female cricketers in the country. Her success in the field was not easy and she has gained a lot of love, adoration and respect because of her dedication and sportsmanship over the years.

Sharma was very honest that she was nervous about making a film on the legendary cricketer’s life and said, “It is a fact that women have to go that extra mile to earn their place in this patriarchal world. Jhulan Goswami’s life is testimony to the fact that she carved her own destiny and fought for every inch of spotlight and recognition.”

She added, “I hope that I can do justice to this incredible script that is inspired by Jhulan’s life and times. I’m excited to challenge myself and push myself every single day at shoot with ‘Chakda Xpress’ and I hope that I can deliver my best with this film.”