Kapil Dev Reveals He Was Worried About Ranveer Singh’s Health During The Shoot Of ‘83

Kabir Khan’s directorial ‘83 is one of the most awaited films of the year. The sports drama will follow the life of the greatest all-rounder in the history of cricket, Kapil Dev, and his journey as the captain of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup. While Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh will be portraying the legendary sportsman’s character in the film, Deepika Padukone will play the role of his on-screen wife.

The former cricketer, who is celebrating his 61^st birthday today, opened up about the film in a chat with Mid-Day and revealed that he was worried about Ranveer during the filming of ‘83. He shared, “He is not 18 [years of age]. I'd see him work so hard on bowling; he'd bowl and play for eight hours constantly to understand the rhythm, and would do so in the peak of summer. In such conditions, even cricketers [avoid training] to prevent injuries. So, I feared for his fitness.” He went on to add, “Ranveer told me that he wanted to be with me. I don't know what he was trying to [study] — my actions, my manner of talking or pronunciation. [During the 10-day stay] he was dieting because had to lose weight. He was also practicing [with me] during that time.”

Well, the film will not only tell the tale of the world cup but will also highlight the unheard stories from the team’s dressing room. Talking about the same, Kapil Dev said, “People know little about what happens in the dressing room, but, when the movie comes out, it will be a different [revelation]. People don't know too much about what happens in the hotels and at team meetings. [The film will depict] how we planned [the match]. It will also highlight how much fun we had while we played.”