It's the most awaited biopic where Bollywood meets cricket. Ranveer Singh will be essaying the role of Kapil Dev as fans get to relive the moment when Indian cricket lifted their first World Cup trophy.
And the makers of 83 have also revealed the release date of the film. Directed by Kabir Khan, this Ranveer starrer is all set to hit theatres on April 5th 2019. Based on the India's historic victory at 1983's World Cup finale at England's Lord's stadium. Speculation is rife whether Katrina Kaif, who is Kabir’s favourite actress — she has done three films with the director starting from New York, Ek Tha Tiger to Phantom —will be cast as Kapil Dev’s wife Romi Devi. Sources say that even Kat is keen on it. “So far, Kabir has not locked the lead actress. Two other actresses have been finalised, one is a newcomer and another has been suggested by Ranveer. If Katrina comes on board, it will be her first film opposite Ranveer.”
Director Kabir Khan said, “As a young schoolboy when I watched India win the 1983 Cricket World Cup I had no idea that from that day onwards Cricket in India will change forever. As a filmmaker, for me, the journey to that win, filled with raw energy and sheer passion of that young Indian team, is probably one of the most exciting stories I have worked on. And it’s great to have Ranveer come on board to play Kapil Dev, as honestly, I could see no one else for the role, ever since I started finalizing the script.”
Shibasish Sarkar, COO Reliance Entertainment said, “Winning the ‘83 cricket World Cup was a very proud moment for us as Indians and we at Reliance Entertainment aim to bring back those glorious moments for the current & future generations through this film. “
Madhu Mantena of Phantom Films said, “We are extremely proud to be a part of ’83. It is a story waiting to be told. I am sure the audience across the globe will love the film when it releases on April 5, 2019.”
Vishnu Vardhan Induri of Vibri Media said, “The country needs to know the story of the first world champions. We are happy to collaborate with Phantom Films and Reliance Entertainment on ’83. Kabir Khan and Ranveer Singh coming on board only make this film much larger.”
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