Ranveer Singh on ’83: The greatest Indian sports story will now get its deserved cinematic glory

Before Padmavati, Ranveer Singh is celebrating being a part of a story based on India's 1983 World Cup win. The actor took to Twitter and shared some pictures from the event and expressed his feelings about starring in the film.

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:September 27, 2017 6:22 pm
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Indian Cricket history’s most important chapter, World Cup 1983, is already etched in our memories, but now it is time to revisit the episode in a cinematic manner with Bollywood film ’83. And who else would be better than Ranveer Singh to portray the iconic cricketer. The actor will be playing Kapil Dev, who lead the team back then.

Ranveer attended the announcement event in Mumbai with all the legendary players who were part of the team during the 1983 World Cup. The actor made each and every player revisit some memories on stage. Ranveer also became extremely emotional about getting the opportunity.

“I feel honoured & privileged to be part of this film. One of the greatest underdog stories of all time – finally coming 2 the silver screen. To have met our sporting heroes in the flesh & be regaled by their stories – full of nostalgia, humour, emotion. A truly unforgettable event. The greatest Indian sports story will now get its deserved cinematic glory! It’s time to #Relive83 🏏may God bless our endeavour. Im filled with a sense of responsibility to make a film the entire nation can be proud of. Thank u for this opportunity Kabir Khan,” he wrote in a series of tweets.

Ranveer Singh also shared a couple of pictures, which show the kind of fun the actor had at the event.

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