Anushka returns to the big screen after her pregnancy with this film, which is based on the life of Jhulan, India's most celebrated female cricketer. Jhulan holds the world record for the most wickets taken by a female cricketer in a single international career.
Chakda Xpress follows Jhulan as she rises through the ranks despite the obstacles given by misogynistic politics in order to realise her dream of playing cricket for India. She achieved her aim and went on to captain the Indian women's national cricket team, serving as a role model for the country's budding cricketers. An Indian postage stamp was issued in her honour in 2018.
According to industry sources, Anushka will film in Lord's Stadium in the United Kingdom, as well as at Headingley Stadium.
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An industry source says, “Yorkshire County Cricket Club have just announced a new sponsorship deal with Karnesh Sharma’s Clean Slate Filmz, which will take over as principal sponsor at Headingley for the 2022 season. So, it’s certain that Anushka will shoot at this iconic stadium. Plus, given Jhulan’s cricket trajectory, Anushka is expected to shoot at Lord’s and at a few other big world cricket stadiums. It looks like she will travel to at least 4 big stadiums for the film!”