83 is based on Indian Cricket Team's first win at the World Cup in 1983.
Last Updated: 10.44 AM, Nov 30, 2021
Now that the trailer for 83 is out, we are sure you know which actor plays which cricketer in the film. Directed by Kabir Khan, the sports biographical film is based on India's first win at the Cricket World Cup in 1983. The most-awaited film features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Adinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, and R Badree.
Check out below in detail what role these actors play in 83, which is set to hit the big screens on December 24, 2021.
Ranveer Singh plays the role of the 1983 World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev, who led India to its first World Cup.
Deepika Padukone will be seen as Ranveer Singh's onscreen better half, that is, Kapil Dev's wife, Romi Bhatia Dev. The actor has also co-produced 83.
Tahir Raj Bhasin plays the role of one of India's best, Sunil Gavaskar. Going by the trailer, the actor even looks the part.
Tamil actor Jiiva has been roped in to play Krishnamachari Srikkanth, and he even brought the quirks that the former cricketer has in his real life.
Harrdy Sandhu, who is a popular Punjabi actor and singer, will be making his Bollywood debut with 83. He plays the role of Madan Lal in the film.
Saqib Saleem dons the role of the legendary Mohinder Amarnath in 83, and it's one of the biggest highlights of his career.
83 could have been Ammy Virk's big Bollywood debut. But the actor was first seen in Bhuj: The Pride of India, which was released earlier this year on Disney+ Hotstar. The Punjabi star and singer plays Balwinder Sandhu in the film.
Host and YouTuber Sahil Khattar will be seen as Syed Kirmani in 83, and the film marks his big-screen debut. His first movie outing is 200 Halla Bol, which is streaming on ZEE5.
In a very interesting turn, Sandeep Patil's son, Chirag Patil, is playing his role in 83. He has been a part of several Hindi and Marathi films.
National Award-winning filmmaker Adinath Kothare is playing Dilip Vengsarkar. The actor is a very talented actor and filmmaker who has starred in several Marathi films and shows.
Dhairya Karwa, who made his Bollywood debut with Uri: The Surgical Strike, will be seen as Ravi Shastri in the film.
After Delhi Crime, Dinker Sharma is making his Bollywood debut with 83. The actor will be seen as Kirti Azad in the film.
In Sacred Games, actor Jatin Sarna is all set to impress again in 83. The actor will be seen as Yashpal Sharma in the film, and his looks have already left an impressive mark on many.
Nishant Dahiya is a well-known face by now. The actor has been a part of several films, including Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge, Titoo MBA, and Raat Akeli Hai. In 83, he will be seen as Roger Binny.
R. Badree will be seen as Sunil Valson in 83, who is known to be the only player who didn't play a single match during the 1983 World Cup.
Boman Irani is playing the role of Farokh Engineer, who is a former Indian cricketer.
Pankaj Tripathi is seen as PR Man Singh in 83. He was the manager of the team during the 1983 World Cup. Singh is also a former cricketer.