‘Ranveer first choice to play Kapil Dev’

Director Kabir Khan has confirmed that Ranveer Singh will play legendary cricketer Kapil Dev in a film based on India’s 1983 Cricket World Cup win.

“As a young schoolboy when I watched India win the 1983 Cricket World Cup, I had no idea that from that day onwards cricket in India will change forever. As a filmmaker, for me, the journey to that win, filled with raw energy and sheer passion of that young Indian team, is probably one of the most exciting stories I have worked on. And it’s great to have Ranveer come on board to play Kapil Dev, as honestly I could see no one else for the role ever since I started finalising the script,” Kabir said.

Real take

This will be the first time that Ranveer will feature in a sports drama and that the epic event will be brought to the silver screen. The casting of the other cricket players is currently in process. The film will be shot at real locations and will go on floors early next year. PTI 

Incredible journey

The director has already finished scripting the film, which will bring to light one of the most memorable events in the history of Indian cricket. The film is being backed by Vishnu Vardhan Induri of Vibri Media and founder of CCL, along with Phantom Films. — PTI