After the Block Buster of Simmba, Ranveer has already started prep for his next film ’83 that is based on India’s first World Cup win. The Kabir Khan directorial will see the actor essaying the role of Kapil Dev and it will probably be Ranveer Singh’s biggest professional challenge to copy the bowling and batting action of the renowned cricketer.
Ranveer Singh playing Kapil Dev, inspired by Team India’s first World Cup win, has locked another cast member. The popular actor-singer from Punjab, Ammy Virk will be playing the role of fast bowler Balwinder Singh Sandhu who delivered the most memorable ball in the final match, castling West Indian Gordon Greenidge with a devastating in-swinger.
The sports film will bring to light one of the most important event in the Indian cricket history. The film will be shot at real locations and will be going on floors early next year.Shouldered by the then captain Kapil Dev, who led the Indian cricket team to it's maiden World Cup win, 1983's World Cup stays to be one of the most etched events in the minds of the cricket fans.While Ranveer Singh will play the lead, the film will be backed by a powerful support cast. The casting of the other cricket players will be announced soon.
Now adding to the excitement, the makers of the upcoming sports film took to social media to share a special video announcing the entire cast soon. The video also reveals the release date of the much awaited film, which is set to hit the screens on April 10, 2020.Presented by Reliance Entertainment and Produced by Madhu Mantena, Vishnu Induri
