Naseeruddin Shah

Cricket enthusiast Naseeruddin Shah has put his knowledge about the sport in use in Sudip Bandopadhyay's Hope Aur Hum. Co-actor Kabir Sajid plays a fan of the game in the film. The veteran actor took it upon himself to coach the youngster in its techniques. The cast and crew would often play a couple of overs during breaks with Naseer doubling up as umpire as well as player. He had also hosted a TV show on cricket, Mid-Wicket Tales.