Yesterday, Shahid Kapoor was spotted at Mumbai airport with his face half-covered to hide his injury. He was returning from Chandigarh where he had been shooting for Jersey. As reported in hitlist on January 11, the actor, who plays a cricketer, sustained injuries on his lips and chin after being hit by a fastball. He was administered stitches. Wife Mira had rushed to keep vigil after hearing the news.

The actor arrived at the Mumbai airport with his face half-covered in a skull mask with wife Mira Kapoor by his side. Jersey is a remake of Telugu film of the same name and it also stars Mrunal Thakur. The film tells the story of an ageing and aspiring cricketer who returns to the field in his 30's. All set to release on August 28, 2020, this shall be Kapoor's first release after the blockbuster Kabir Singh, and he also reunites with father Pankaj Kapur five years after Shaandaar.