{"id":301981,"date":"2025-07-29T19:26:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/301981\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T19:26:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:26:11","slug":"renuka-shahane-reacts-to-anushka-sharmas-chakda-xpress-allegedly-being-shelved-i-am-totally-heartbroken-shes-really-done-such-a-good-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/301981\/","title":{"rendered":"Renuka Shahane REACTS to Anushka Sharma’s Chakda Xpress allegedly being shelved: ‘I am totally heartbroken… She’s really done such a good job’ |"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"RenukaReports indicate that Chakda ‘Xpress, a biopic on Jhulan Goswami starring Anushka Sharma, faces shelving. Renuka Shahane expresses shock and disappointment. She highlights the film’s powerful message and Anushka’s dedication. Shahane praises the film’s cinematography and overall quality. The film was envisioned as a tribute to Jhulan Goswami’s journey. The makers are yet to confirm the status of the film. The buzz around Chakda ‘Xpress, Anushka Sharma<\/a>\u2019s long-awaited biopic on Indian cricket legend Jhulan Goswami<\/a>, has taken a sudden turn\u2014with reports suggesting the film may have been shelved. While no official confirmation has been issued by the makers, the news has left fans disappointed. Now, actor Renuka Shahane<\/a>, who plays a pivotal role in the film, has reacted with disbelief and heartbreak over the project\u2019s uncertain fate.<\/p>\n

Shocked by the reports<\/p>\n

In conversation with NDTV, Renuka said that she was completely unaware of the film being reportedly shelved. Expressing her disappointment, Shahane said she was \u201cvery shocked\u201d and described the project as a \u201cbeautiful, impactful\u201d film made with \u201ca very big heart.\u201d 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\u2019s dedication to the role and recalled that the scenes she was part of were especially powerful and meaningful\u2014particularly for women in sports.<\/p>\n

A tribute to Jhulan Goswami\u2019s legacy<\/p>\n

Renuka also spoke about the significance of Chakda ‘Xpress, calling Jhulan Goswami an \u201ciconic\u201d figure who rose from humble beginnings to become a cricketing legend. She pointed out the persistent disparity between men\u2019s and women\u2019s cricket, adding that the film captured the true spirit of sportsmanship and highlighted these important issues.<\/p>\n

Anushka\u2019s committed performance<\/p>\n

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.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.<\/p>\n

A film worth watching<\/p>\n

Renuka praised director Prosit Roy<\/a> 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\u2019s journey. However, with the project now reportedly shelved indefinitely, actors like Renuka Shahane and Dibyendu Bhattacharya<\/a> are left reflecting on a film they poured their hearts into\u2014one 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Reports indicate that Chakda ‘Xpress, a biopic on Jhulan Goswami starring Anushka Sharma, faces shelving. Renuka Shahane expresses…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":301982,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3940],"tags":[27855,111489,111487,4080,111481,111488,111485,77,111482,111486,111484,111483,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-301981","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrities","8":"tag-anushka-sharma","9":"tag-anushka-sharma-chakda-xpress","10":"tag-anushka-sharma-jhulan-goswami","11":"tag-celebrities","12":"tag-chakda-xpress","13":"tag-chakda-xpress-shelved","14":"tag-dibyendu-bhattacharya","15":"tag-entertainment","16":"tag-jhulan-goswami","17":"tag-jhulan-goswami-biopic","18":"tag-prosit-roy","19":"tag-renuka-shahane","20":"tag-uk","21":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114938169665598835","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301981","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=301981"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301981\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/301982"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=301981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=301981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=301981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}