Actor Ranveer Singh recently completed shooting of film, 83.  film is based on Indian cricket team's victorious campaign at 1983 Cricket World Cup held in England. Ranveer will be seen essaying role of captain of Indian cricket team, Kapil Dev. In preparation for role, Ranveer spent close to 10 days with Kapil Dev at his residence in New Delhi. 

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'83 will release on April 10, 2020

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 Simmba actor h begun his preparations for role with Kapil Dev in Dharamshala, but that was to hone his skills for sport. In an interview that Ranveer gave to a media outlet, he said that he wanted to kw and understand Kapil Dev on a personal level. That necessitated need to stay with him in his residence and understand him on a more personal level. During stay, Ranveer interacted with Kapil and his family members and understood various nuances and traits of veteran cricketer. 

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'83 is directed by Kabir Khan

Ranveer Singh said that while he was very anxious to portray a living legend, after putting effort and work in understanding character, he w feels less anxious and more prepared. One of details that Ranveer shared in interview is that one of toughest tasks for him was to grasp Kapil Dev's bowling technique. It took him a while to tweak his body mechanics in order to nail bowling action. Ranveer also said that personal bonding with Kapil Dev was both an immersive and intensive experience for him. 

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Deepika Pukone also features in film as Kapil Dev's wife, and she is also co-producing film.  film is directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Sajid Niwala, Mhu Mantena and Reliance Entertainment. Besides Ranveer Singh, cast also includes actors such as Tahir Raj Bhasin, Boman Irani, Pankaj Tripathi, Saqib Saleem and Sacred Games star Jatin Sarna. Pritam has come on board as music director for film, which will hit atres on April 10, 2020.