Jersey is a Hindi remake of telugu movie 2019 of the same name, with Nani. The original won two national awards. Director Gowtam Tinnanuri also returned to helm the Bollywood version.

Here’s what Kunal Kemmu, Shashank Khaitan and Ishaan Khatter posted about Jersey on Instagram.

Filmmakers like Aanand L Rai and Raj and DK all praised the film and the cast. Aanand tweeted: “You are awesome @shahidkapoor! #Jersey is pure emotion that penetrates your heart. @mrunal0801 what a mature performance! This is one of the toughest portrayals of the male-female relationship in recent times I loved every moment and @gowtam19 you lived it!!!”

Directing duo Raj and DK, with whom Shahid is set to make his OTT debut, wrote on Twitter: “#Jersey is a beautifully told bittersweet emotional ride. @shahidkapoor is brilliantly restrained and restrained, ready to explode. He knows when to hit the sixer and when the single! It impresses and surprises every time!

Director Krishna DK at the screening of Jersey. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Aanand L Rai and Bhushan Kumar arrived together for the Jersey screening. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Ishaan Khatter arrives for the screening of Jersey with his mother Neelima Azeem. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Director Abhishek Kapur was also seen at the screening of Jersey. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
David Dhwana arrived with his son Varun Dhawan and daughter-in-law Natasha. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Farah Khan at the Jersey screening. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra also attended the Jersey screening. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Jersey revolves around the character of Shahid, who is a failed cricketer. It traces his journey towards fulfilling his son’s dream of seeing him play for the Indian cricket team and wear the team’s shirt. The film also stars Mrunal Thakur as Shahid’s on-screen lover, and his father Pankaj Kapour as a coach.

Other stars like actors Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani, Aditya Roy Kapur, Kartik Aaryan, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Kapoor, Pooja Hegde and many more attended the special screening of Jersey as well.

Varun Dhawan at the Jersey screening. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Sonakshi Sinha spotted at the Jersey screening. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur was also caught on camera. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Newly married actor-model Shibani Dandekar has arrived with her husband Farhan Akhtar. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Farhan Akhtar at the Jersey screening. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Shanaya Kapoor, who is gearing up for her Bollywood debut, also made an entrance. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Shanaya was accompanied by her father Sanjay Kapoor and her brother Jahaan. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Rakul Preet Singh arrived with alleged boyfriend Jackky Bhagnani. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Jackky Bhagnani at the screening of Jersey. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 actor Katrik Aaryan also attended the screening of Jersey. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Kiara Advani came to cheer on her Kabir Singh co-star Shahid Kapoor. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Kriti Sanon looked dynamic during the screening of Jersey. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Nikkhil Advani has also been spotted. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Pooja Hegde was all smiles. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Shahid’s wife, Mira Rajput, his mother Neelima Azeem and his half-brother Ishaan Khatter were also spotted at the screening of Jersey. Ishaan then shared his thoughts on Jersey. He wrote on Instagram: “As a brother, I am filled with pride. As an actor with respect. And as an audience with admiration for my mighty bhaijaan Shahid Kapoor.

Ishaan added, “I feel privileged to have watched this journey somewhere on the sidelines. Jersey is this simple, human, self-assured film that hits in all the right places. A film that invites you into its universe and takes you on a journey. Rise, fall and finally culminate like a symphony. Shahid in his response, sent Ishaan lots of love.

Actor Kunal Kemmu took inspiration from his Instagram stories and praised Jersey. He wrote, “My brother Shahid Kapoor, just like Arjun in the movie, you are in great shape and playing your part from start to finish. Your hard work, effort, and effortless charm shine through in every scene. I totally loved you in the movie.

Kunal further called Mrunal “effortless and efficient”, adding that watching Pankaj Kapour is a “treat and learning experience”.

Filmmaker Shashank Khaitan also enjoyed Kapur. He wrote on Instagram “Her body language and voice transformation at various points in the film is a masterclass.”