Here Are a Few Unique And Legendary Things Ranveer Singh Needs To Learn To Play Kapil Dev On Screen…Convincingly

Since biopics have become the order of the day in Bollywood it can often be seen as taking the easy way out. However, what we often don’t realize is the fact that an actor has a tough job at hand trying to re-create an actual entity instead of acting out from the fragment of imagination.

Things get even trickier when the biopic is based on a sports personality. Whether its Priyanka Chopra in Mary Kom or Sushant Singh Rajput in MS Dhoni, actors often consider it the most difficult roles of their lives as they get only a few months to perfect something that these rare talents took years to perfect and are basically a legend for doing so.

In this regard, Ranveer Singh has perhaps taken the biggest challenge of any actor’s life by agreeing to play Kapil Dev in 83. The legendary cricketer that lead India to its very first World Cup victory in 1983 is surely one of a kind and his known for his unique skills and personality. Here are some of the most unique and legendary skills that Ranveer Singh needs to learn to play Kapil Dev on-screen and make it believable.

Bowling Action

Ask any cricket pundit and they will tell you that Kapil Dev had the most unique bowling action in the history of cricket. His open chest deliveries are the stuff of cricket legends and there has hardly been any player who has even attempted to re-create the move. However, it is Ranveer Singh who is attempting to get this right and he has himself admitted that it is the most difficult thing that he has ever had to learn for a role.

The Natraj Shot

For all you millennials out there, Natraj shot to Kapil Dev is what Helicopter shot is to Dhoni. It is one of the most signature thing that Kapil Dev is known for and Ranveer will really have to sweat it out to perfect this one-of-a-kind stance.

The Catch Against Zimbabwe

Again, this is something that is the stuff of legends in cricket. The iconic catch by Kapil Dev was never actually caught by any broadcaster and thus Ranveer does not have the liberty of playing and re-playing the footage to perfect the moment, which we are pretty sure is going to be a part of the film given its dramatic appeal. However, in order to do so, he will have to completely rely on Kapil Dev’s brief and re-create the iconic moment.

Desi Swag

Pick out any interview of Kapil Dev and the first thing that jumps out at you is his 100% pure Punjabiness. It is his mannerisms or his fluency in the language that gave Kapil Dev the desi swagger he is known for. Getting into the character, our Mumbai boy Ranveer will really have to polish his Punjabi to sound like him. However, compared to the other things, this one might be the easiest one for Ranveer, but it is still no mean feat.