PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
Anushka Sharma
Explanation
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma plays the lead role in 'Chakda 'Xpress', which is a biographical sports drama film based on the life of legendary Indian female fast bowler Jhulan Goswami. The film's title references Goswami's hometown of Chakdaha in West Bengal and her nickname due to her fast bowling speed.
Key Points
- > Jhulan Goswami is affectionately known as 'Chakda Express' and 'Babul'.
- > She holds the record for taking the highest number of wickets in Women's One Day International (ODI) cricket.
- > Actress Taapsee Pannu portrayed former Indian women's cricket captain Mithali Raj in the biopic 'Shabaash Mithu'.
- > Deepika Padukone acted as Romi Bhatia (Kapil Dev's wife) in the sports drama '83'.
- > Priyanka Chopra played the titular role in the Mary Kom biopic.
Additional Information
Famous Sports Biopics in Bollywood
| Movie Name | Based on | Lead Actor/Actress |
|---|---|---|
| Chakda 'Xpress | Jhulan Goswami | Anushka Sharma |
| Shabaash Mithu | Mithali Raj | Taapsee Pannu |
| M.S. Dhoni | MS Dhoni | Sushant Singh Rajput |
| Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Milkha Singh | Farhan Akhtar |
| Mary Kom | Mary Kom | Priyanka Chopra |
Memory Tips
- Chakda 'Xpress: Associated with cricket, played by Anushka Sharma (wife of cricketer Virat Kohli).
- Shabaash Mithu: Taapsee Pannu plays Mithali Raj.