Here’s why the story of ’83 left Ranveer Singh shocked

Ranveer Singh is the chosen one to essay the role of ace cricketer Kapil Dev in a sport drama capturing the victory of Indian Cricket Team at the World Cup in the year 1983. The announcement was made recently with the legends who were a part of the cricket team then, coming together to support this film titled ’83. This film is being helmed by Kabir Khan. So at the event held to announce the news, Ranveer Singh expressed how excited he is for this film. He also quipped how the story of this film left him in a state of shock.

He was quoted saying, “For our generation, cricket has always been the glamorous game but it wasn’t actually like that before. When Kabir sir started narrating the story it came as a shock to me. It was surprising to learn the odds against which they had to fight and rise. More than a great cricket story, it is a great human story.”

Apart from this Ranveer also mentioned a very interesting episode from his childhood. When he was in grade seven, Ranveer wanted to be a cricketer and hence, he had joined Mohinder Amarnath’s cricket academy. “My friends were serious about the sport and reached on time for the tryouts. When I reached late, I saw Mr Mohinder Amarnath standing by the pitch. This man has an aura that you can’t miss even from a mile away,” he narrated.

What came next was quite hilarious. He exclaimed, “I walked up to him with all my wit and asked for directions on what to do. He directed me to the pitch and that day I failed at the tryouts. And thanks to the failure that day, I am here today.”

Now we know what encouraged him to become an actor. (Also Read: You won’t believe what Ranveer Singh did to perfect his role in ‘Lootera’)

Nikita Thakkar

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