The heroes of ’83, to be witnessed in ’21.
The 83 world cup movie trailer has garnered a positive response before its release. While the cine lovers are happy to see the film on the big screen, the cricket enthusiasts within themselves are dying to know what led to the Indian team lifting the world cup.
This film becomes even more special given that there wasn’t a television set in every household in the country. The 1983 world cup has stories of achievement, success, and glory. Our guardians might have tales to tell to the younger generation of how the heroics of Kapil Dev helped the Indian team to win the first-ever world cup. Let’s peek into the heroics, who played who in the film, and what visuals to expect from 83 the movie.
1. Pankaj Tripathi as PR Man Singh
The manager of the Indian cricket team for the 1983 world cup. Pankaj Tripathi will be playing the role of the man that very few people know about. His tireless devotion led the team to become victorious in the world cup. He was the only one to accompany the 14 player squad for the 83 world cup.
2. Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev
The iconic line, “We here to win” made little sense for the journalists in the press conference back at the start of the 83 world cup. But little did they know that the captain meant it. What adds to more interest is his iconic knock of 175 not out Vs Zimbabwe. The inning was never televised and to watch it in a jam-packed theatre experience, Goosebumps are guaranteed. Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev would be a delight to watch on the big screen
India’s Youngest Captain to lift the World Cup. (24 Years 170 Days)
Best Performance – 175 Not Out VS Zimbabwe
3. Saqib Saleem as Mohinder Amarnath
Popularly known as ‘Jimmy’. A personality that has aced in every field right from being a cricket analyst to a national team selector. What he did in the 83 world cup is remarkable. The prolific batsman played a crucial role in the 83 world cup. He was awarded the Man of the match in two important games. Saqib Saleem will have a strong character to play in the film.
Third Most Impactful Player of the tournament
Best Performance – 46 Runs and MOM in the Semi-Finals
4. Chirag Patil as Sandeep Patil
When it comes to scoring under pressure and scoring at a higher rate, Sandeep Patil was the man the Indian team looked upon. He counterattacked the likes of Ian Botham, Roberts, and Marshall. Patil had a strike rate of 90+ in the tournament.
Chirag Patil, the Marathi actor will essay the role of his father Sandeep Patil in 83 the movie. ‘Like father like son’ well this saying makes sense now.
The Most Impactful Batsman of the tournament.
Best Performance – 50 Runs, 32 Balls Vs England
5. Tahir Raj Bhasin as Sunil Gavaskar
The ‘little master’ of Indian cricket had a forgettable tour in the 83 world cup. Well, this doesn’t mean that he didn’t contribute to the team-winning cause. Sunil Gavaskar was the real asset in the Fielding department. The dressing room pep talks were also filled with Gavaskar’s inspiring speeches. Tahir Raj Bhasin who had small roles to play in his last few films has been given a task for his life.
Set the tempo of the dressing room.
6. Jiiva as K Srikkanth
If you have seen the trailer of 83 the movie, you must have noticed a striker of the bowl and a witty personality. Yes, you are right. We are talking about the very aggressive opener who laid the winning tone in the 83 world cup. He was the top scorer for India in the finals of the 83 world cup. Jiiva is slated to play the role of K Srikkanth who is much more than just a flamboyant cricketer.
Top Scorer in the final of the Tournament
Best Performance – 38 Runs Vs West Indies
7. Harrdy Sandhu as Madan Lal
A consistent bowler wins you thrilling matches and that was the job of Madan Lal. He had the figures of 17 wickets in just 8 matches. This made him the second-highest impact player in the 83 world cup. Harrdy Sandhu is a popular face in North India. He was already flattered by all of us with his singing. Let’s see if he ‘yorks’ us with his acting debut.
Best Bowler of the Tournament
Best Performance – 20 – 4 Vs Australia
8. Jatin Sharma as Yashpal Singh
Yashpal Singh was always a match-winner and he proved his worth in the 83 world cup. With consistency and huge performance when it mattered the most. Throughout the tournament, his playing instincts were judged and he adapted accordingly. Yashpal Sharma will be played by Jatin. We all know him as ‘Bunty’ from Sacred games but it’s time for him to place another character in our hearts.
Three Big Performance in Three Matches
Best Performance – 89 Runs Vs West Indies.
9. Sahil Khattar as Syed Kirmani.
‘Diving to the right and Kirmani takes a blinder.’ Syed Kirmani was awarded the best wicketkeeper in the 83 world cup. His famous catch of Fauod Bacchus in the final match will be the talking point in the film. Sahil Khattar plays the role of the ace wicketkeeper. Sahil was previously a Vj and a host has agreed to do something that can prove to be his point.
Took the iconic catch of Faoud Bacchus in final
Best Performance – Record of 3 catches and two stumpings in a single match
10. Ammy Virk as Balwinder Sandhu
Sandhu played a vital role in the 83 world cup. He picked the breakthrough wicket in the match that turned the history of world cricket. From adding helpful 22 runs in the finals to bowling a ‘gaffer’ in the finals. Another popular Punjabi actor has been given the task to prosper in the role of a hero still relevant in the minds of people. The casting of Ammy Virk makes it an interesting watch altogether.
The breakthrough wicket-taker in the final of 83 world cup
Best Performance – 26/2 Vs West Indies
11. Nishant Dahiya as Roger Binny
You talk about picking crucial wickets at crunch time. Roger binny will do that for you and that’s what he did in the 83 world cup. He took 18 wickets in the tournament in which 14 wickets were of the opposition’s top and middle order. Nishant Dahiya and the looks are spot on. The rampages that Binny offered are a thing to witness.
Leading Wicket taker in the 83 world cup.
Best Performance – 48 – 3 Vs West Indies
12. Dhairya Karwa as Ravi Shastri
The Voice behind two world cup winning moments has had his moments as well. Ravi Shastri opened with K Srikkanth in two matches. His 3 for 26 in India’s win against West Indies was significant. Dhairya karwa will be in the of Ravi Shastri and he can be recognized doing the swivel hand gesture from the trailer itself.
Played all around role and opened with Gavaskar and Srikanth in crucial matches
Best Performance – 5 matches 40 runs and 4 wickets
13. Dinker Sharma as Kirti Azad
Kirti Azad wasn’t provided with ample opportunities but whatever role he was asked to offer he did with grit. He was the most economical bowler for the Indian cricket team in the 83 world cup. Bowling 17 overs in the tournament and conceding just 42. He also picked a wicket. Dinker Sharma will be gracing the role of Kirti Azad. He was seen in the critically acclaimed show Delhi Crime.
Played key role in the opening match Vs Pakistan
Best Performance – 71 Runs Vs Pakistan
14. Adinath Kothare as Dilip Vengsarkar
His 83 world cup tour was a forgettable one as well but his presence as a team player was never in doubt. Adinath Kothare has been handed the responsibility of playing the character that went to lead the Indian cricket team.
Member of world cup winning squad.
The grit and determination shown by the Indian cricket team are celebrated to date. From being the underdogs to lifting the world cup, Kapil Dev and his team assured us that with devotion no milestone is impossible.
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