Sahil Khattar 83
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India is the world’s largest democracy and Indians are obsessed with politics, sports and entertainment. Now, Kabir Khan is making a film on India’s triumph at the 1983 cricket World Cup. Ranveer Singh will be portraying the character of former Indian captain Kapil Dev.

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Now, renowned YouTuber and TV host Sahil Khattar is set to reprise the role of former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani in Kabir Khan’s ’83’. After, announcing the other two actors, Punjabi star Ammy Virk and South star Jiiva, Sahil Khattar is the latest addition to the cast of the film ’83’.

Kabir Khan took to his Instagram account and made the announcement.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtVSmsEgRSr/

Syed Kirmani was a well-known wicketkeeper who played for the Indian cricket team. He was also awarded as the best wicketkeeper for his stellar performance at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

The former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani was a lower order batsman, that team India would rely upon. Syed Kirmani’s unbroken 126 partnership for the ninth wicket with Kapil Dev against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup contributing 26 was one of the critical moments in India’s World Cup glory.

The film ’83’ would be Ranveer Singh’s first trilingual film to be made in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. There has been immense excitement amongst the audience to witness the magnificent event be recreated on the silver screen.

Earlier, the makers hosted an event to announce the film along with the entire former team that lifted the World Cup in ’83’. Directed by Kabir Khan, the sports film will bring to light one of the most important events in Indian cricket history.

’83’ is scheduled to hit theatres on April 10, 2020.

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