Actor Ranveer Singh’s coach, Rajiv Mehra, on Friday, December 24, dropped a heartfelt note, expressing gratitude after the successful screening of 83. The movie is based on Team India’s 1983 World Cup-winning campaign and Ranveer plays the role of the legendary Kapil Dev, who changed the face of Indian cricket, once and for all, after the glory run.
Earlier reports of Arjun Kapoor portraying the role of the all-rounder did the rounds. However, director Kabir Khan said that he couldn’t look beyond the aura and flair of Ranveer as far playing Dev’s character was concerned. He also lauded the actor for working out of his skin.
Ranveer’s coach wrote, “I am just too overwhelmed and grateful to God and everyone who has been a part of this epic. What it has become and what results we are seeing is just an outcome of sheer honesty of the work put in by all.” He further added, “It was like a prayer for you, I remember how much love, sweat, you have poured in.”
On the other hand, Deepika Padukone, who plays the role of Kapil Dev’s wife Romi Dev in 83, also revealed what the film means to her. Taking to social media, she said, “It’s incredible and this is how I define ’83’. For me, ’83’ is not a film, it’s an emotion. It’s an experience. I don’t think you can define what you feel when you come out of the cinema halls watching this film.”
She added: “They (the audience) are laughing with joy, they are crying, they are speechless. I don’t think anyone’s really being able to articulate what they feel or what this movie makes you feel when you come out of the theatres.”
83, based on the winning squad, narrates the story of underdogs, who nobody believed in. The team fought against all odds and clinched the title by defeating the mighty West Indies team. Director Kabir Khan has brought the iconic moment to life when India won the world cup. The film has opened to a roaring response from critics and fans alike.
