Fans Cringe At Anushka Sharma's Forced Accent As Jhulan Goswami, Ask Why A Bengali Wasn't Cast!

Bollywood is acing the biopic game. From Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Dangal to 83, Indian cinema fans have always welcomed a cinematic adaptation of their real heroes with open arms.?

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Coming next up is Anushka Sharma, who announced her Bollywood comeback with the film 'Chakda Xpress,' based on the life of Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami.?

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Sharing the teaser of the movie with her fans, she wrote:?

"It is an extraordinary film because it is essentially a story of tremendous sacrifice. Chakda Xpress is inspired by the life and times of former Indian captain Jhulan Goswami, and it will be an eye-opener into the world of women’s cricket."

She added,

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"At a time when Jhulan decided to become a cricketer and make her country proud on the global stage, it was very tough for women to even think of playing the sport."?

As soon as the teaser was shared, people started reacting to Anushka's look and accent. Calling her accent 'cringy,' fans wondered why a Bengali actor wasn't cast to play the part.

Reacting to the teaser, fans wrote:

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The film has been inspired by the life and times of former Indian cricket captain Jhulan Goswami, which will stream on Netflix.?

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The movie traces the glorious journey of one of the fastest female pacers in the history of world cricket as she moves up the ladder despite resistance and obstacles posed by misogynistic politics.?

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