Hockey star Sandeep Singh has a fan in Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee Pannu

Actor Taapsee Pannu, who awaits the release of her upcoming film Soorma, says that hockey player Sandeep Singh is the best coach she has ever had. Singh turned 32 yesterday and Taapsee, who is featuring in the biopic of the hockey player, shared a black and white photograph of herself along with him.

"To the man who made a challenging sport look so easy! The best coach I ever had! Happy Birthday Sandeep 'Flicker' Singh. This year is going to be another glorious year for you," she captioned the image.

Sandeep Singh

Soorma, the biopic on the former Indian hockey captain Sandeep, is directed by Shaad Ali, who has also previously helmed hit films like Saathiya and Bunty Aur Babli.

The film stars Diljit Dosanjh as Sandeep, and Angad Bedi as his elder brother, Bikramjeet, who will also be seen doing a cameo appearance as a member of the Pakistani hockey team. The film is slated to release on June 29.

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