Shahid Kapoor shows off his cricket skills [Source: @HomeOfCricket/X.com]
Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor spent a memorable day at London's legendary Lord's Cricket Ground recently. Shahid spent time playing cricket and having fun on the field, and the pictures from the day quickly went viral on social media.
Kapoor is a popular Bollywood actor known for his versatility and charm. He began his career as a background dancer and came into the limelight following the release of his debut film, Ishq Vishk, in 2003. He has had fantastic performances in his career in films like Jab We Met, Haider, Kabir Singh, and Udta Punjab.
Shahid Kapoor Explores His Love For Cricket At Lord’s
Meanwhile, on July 30, Wednesday, Shahid Kapoor made a pit stop at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Wearing a white jersey and proper cricketing gear, Shahid looked relaxed and happy as he took part in friendly matches.
He showed good technique with the bat, hitting several shots that impressed onlookers. For fans, it was exciting to see one of Bollywood’s biggest stars doing something he clearly enjoys and doing it at such a legendary cricket venue.
Shahid Kapoor at Lord's [Source: @HomeOfCricket/X.com]
Shahid Kapoor previously featured in a cricket-centric movie called ‘Jersey.’ He played the character of Arjun Talwar, a talented but failed cricketer who returns to the sport in his late 30s to fulfil his son’s wish for a jersey.
Shahid Fan Favourite For Virat Kohli Biopic
Given his love for cricket, Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is one of the top contenders to play Virat Kohli in a biopic, courtesy his talent to play intense and passionate characters.
His performance in Kabir Singh demonstrated raw passion and determination, traits at the core of Kohli's personality. Kapoor's dedication to body transformation, as in the case of Jersey, would enable him to match Kohli's sports-oriented body and energy level.
His adaptability, as displayed in Padmaavat, allows him to infuse depth and complexity into challenging characters. Having already done sports and action movies, Shahid Kapoor brings the right intensity, rigour, and presence on screen to portray the cricket great.