Punjabi star Ammy Virk roped in for Kabir Khan’s ’83’

Kabir Khan’s ’83, has Ranveer Singh depicting the role of cricketer Kapil Dev. The movie is inspired by team India’s first World Cup win and is quite close to the director’s heart. Here is some good news for viewers as the makers have roped in popular actor-singer from Punjab, Ammy Virk to depict the role of fast bowler Balvinder Singh Sandhu who delivered the most memorable ball in the final match of the World Cup.

The most interesting part is the former cricketer Balvinder Sandhu is also coaching Ranveer and the actor recently shared a picture with his coach from a practice session.

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Co-producer Madhu Mantena is delighted to have the Punjabi star Ammy Virk on board. Talking about the film Mantena said, “We are in the process of casting and will rope in actors from film industries across India in the true spirit of the film.”

Tracing the historic victory of 1983 world cup, Kabir Khan‘s upcoming directorial will star Ranveer Singh as the former captain of the Indian Cricket team Kapil Dev. The film will be shot in four months, from May to August. The casting of the other cricket players will be announced soon.

The sports film will bring to light one of the most important event in Indian cricket history. Shouldered by the then captain Kapil Dev, who led the Indian cricket team to it’s maiden World Cup win, 1983’s World Cup stays to be one of the most etched events in the minds of the cricket fans.

Presented by Reliance Entertainment and Produced by Madhu Mantena, Vishnu Induri & Kabir Khan the film will be releasing on 10th April 2020.

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