It was supposed to be one of the most exciting comebacks in recent memory — Anushka Sharma returning to the screen in Chakda Xpress, a gritty biopic based on the life of legendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami. The buzz was strong, the stills looked promising, and fans were eager to see Anushka back in action after a long break. What was once a highly anticipated release is now surrounded by confusion, delays, and silence. Now, this has led to a looming question- has the movie been shelved?
Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who stars alongside Anushka in the film, recently opened up about the uncertain fate of Chakda Xpress. In an interview with News18 Showsha, Dibyendu shared his own disappointment over the delay. He admitted that he’s been waiting just as eagerly as fans, calling the film “fantastic” and expressing genuine confusion over why it hasn’t been released yet.
Dibyendu even revealed that he watched an early cut of the film at director Prosit Roy’s home. He shared that, according to the director, it wasn’t the final version — the post-production wasn’t fully complete. But even then, Dibyendu was blown away and called the movie "beautiful". He spoke with admiration about the quality of the film and was especially vocal about Anushka Sharma’s performance. According to him, this isn’t just a good performance from her — it’s her "best" yet. “It’s a really, really fantastic film,” he said. “And it’s the best performance of Anushka Sharma to date.” He stressed how much the project means to him and how disheartened he is by the lack of clarity around its release.
In an old Instagram post, the actress has called Chakda Xpress a deeply special film, inspired by the incredible journey of former Indian cricket captain Jhulan Goswami. She shared that the biopic sheds light on the struggles faced by women in cricket—lack of support, income, facilities, and a clear future in the sport. At a time when women could barely imagine a career in cricket, Jhulan defied the odds with sheer grit and determination. Her story, Anushka says, is one of sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering passion. Through this film, she hoped to show audiences the harsh realities of women’s cricket in India and the impact players like Jhulan had in changing the narrative. Anushka added that it’s an honour to portray someone who broke stereotypes so future generations of girls could dream bigger. Chakda Xpress movie is a tribute to Jhulan’s spirit and the revolution she helped spark in Indian women’s cricket. Now, with fans growing restless and cast members just as baffled, all eyes are on Netflix and Clean Slate.
Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who stars alongside Anushka in the film, recently opened up about the uncertain fate of Chakda Xpress. In an interview with News18 Showsha, Dibyendu shared his own disappointment over the delay. He admitted that he’s been waiting just as eagerly as fans, calling the film “fantastic” and expressing genuine confusion over why it hasn’t been released yet.
Dibyendu even revealed that he watched an early cut of the film at director Prosit Roy’s home. He shared that, according to the director, it wasn’t the final version — the post-production wasn’t fully complete. But even then, Dibyendu was blown away and called the movie "beautiful". He spoke with admiration about the quality of the film and was especially vocal about Anushka Sharma’s performance. According to him, this isn’t just a good performance from her — it’s her "best" yet. “It’s a really, really fantastic film,” he said. “And it’s the best performance of Anushka Sharma to date.” He stressed how much the project means to him and how disheartened he is by the lack of clarity around its release.
The filming of the movie was wrapped up in December 2022.
Is Chakda Xpress shelved?
So what exactly is going on? Has Chakda Xpress been shelved, or is it simply postponed indefinitely? Unfortunately, even those involved in the film don’t seem to know. Dibyendu was candid about this too, saying he has no insider information. “Clean Slate is on one side, and Netflix is on the other. What’s going on between the two, I have no clue,” he said.About Chakda Xpress
Directed by Prosit Roy and written by Abhishek Banerjee, Chakda Xpress is produced under Clean Slate Filmz by Karnesh Sharma. The film also stars Renuka Shahane, Anshul Chauhan, Koushik Sen, and Mahesh Thakur, alongside Anushka Sharma in the lead. Given its subject matter — the inspiring story of Jhulan Goswami, one of India’s most iconic women cricketers — the film promised to be both powerful and timely.In an old Instagram post, the actress has called Chakda Xpress a deeply special film, inspired by the incredible journey of former Indian cricket captain Jhulan Goswami. She shared that the biopic sheds light on the struggles faced by women in cricket—lack of support, income, facilities, and a clear future in the sport. At a time when women could barely imagine a career in cricket, Jhulan defied the odds with sheer grit and determination. Her story, Anushka says, is one of sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering passion. Through this film, she hoped to show audiences the harsh realities of women’s cricket in India and the impact players like Jhulan had in changing the narrative. Anushka added that it’s an honour to portray someone who broke stereotypes so future generations of girls could dream bigger. Chakda Xpress movie is a tribute to Jhulan’s spirit and the revolution she helped spark in Indian women’s cricket. Now, with fans growing restless and cast members just as baffled, all eyes are on Netflix and Clean Slate.
