Anushka Sharma's ‘Chakda Xpress’: Cricket legend Jhulan Goswami REACTS to delay in her biopic, says ‘let’s hope for the best’

The Indian women’s cricket team’s first-ever World Cup win didn’t just make history; it reignited excitement for one of Bollywood’s most-awaited films. Fans are now turning their attention to ‘Chakda Xpress’, the Jhulan Goswami biopic starring Anushka Sharma, hoping the inspiring story of the cricketing legend finally reaches audiences. Amid rumours of delays, Jhulan herself has spoken out about the film.

‘Chakda Xpress’ is Anushka Sharma’s comeback film

‘Chakda Xpress’ marks Anushka Sharma’s long-awaited return to the screen. The actress shot the biopic soon after giving birth to her daughter, Vamika. The project had already secured a streaming deal with an OTT platform in 2022. After India’s historic win at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, fans are now demanding that the film be released without further delay.

Jhulan Goswami expresses hope

When asked about the release in a recent chat with Hindustan Times, Jhulan Goswami stayed cautious but optimistic. She said, “I am not aware of any such update. Let’s hope for the best." Her response suggests that while anticipation is high, official confirmation about the film’s release is still awaited.

Why is ‘Chakda Xpress’ delayed?

Mid-Day reported that after India’s historic World Cup win, the makers of ‘Chakda Xpress’ wrote to Netflix’s top executives, urging them to release the film. The report said, “We have personally written to top executives at Netflix India to see if they can rise above the conflict so that the film can see the light of day. A biopic on a legend like Jhulan di deserves to reach the audience."

The film has reportedly been delayed for years due to disagreements over its production and creative direction. “The production house went over-budget. What added to the woes was that the platform heads didn’t like the way the project was shaping up. But it’s still a solid film," the report revealed. Despite being completed in 2022, these concerns have kept the biopic from reaching audiences.

World cup victory renewed attention on film

The Indian women’s cricket team’s recent World Cup win brought renewed attention to ‘Chakda Xpress’, the report also mentioned, “The recent victory has put the attention back on the biopic. Internal discussions at the streamer have started, and the team is expected to take a final pass this month to determine if it can be released after additional work."

Anushka Sharma on the work front

Cricket fans aren’t the only ones excited, movie lovers have been waiting patiently for Anushka Sharma’s return. She hasn’t been seen on screen in over seven years, with her last film being ‘Zero’ alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif in 2018.

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