At the 83 film premiere in Mumbai on Wednesday night, the members of Kapil Dev’s World Cup successful cricket crew relived their previous.
A particular screening of the film was organised that invited India’s 1983 World Cup-winning squad members. They rewound to each second of magic, recreated on celluloid by director Kabir Khan.
As the legendary Sunil Gavaskar mentioned, he was blown away. “Saw the movie for the first time at the Premiere last night and was blown away by the film. It’s simply brilliant and the way every actor has got the mannerisms, the walk, the look, the style of every player was unbelievably uncanny. Full marks to Kabir Khan and his team for their efforts,” the batting maestro instructed The Indian Express.
Tahir Bhasin has performed Gavaskar within the movie, whereas Ranveer Singh is skipper Kapil Dev.
Gavaskar referred to as the 1983 World Cup triumph essentially the most memorable second of his life and the film has allowed him to rekindle that.
“It made me relive that glorious campaign, culminating in the most memorable moment of my life, when Kaps received the trophy and lifted it high over his head,” mentioned the previous India captain.
He spoke about India’s World Cup successes underneath MS Dhoni additionally and wished the crew properly for the 2 upcoming world occasions – T20 World Cup subsequent 12 months and the 50-over World Cup in 2023.
“MSD and his boys gave similarly emotional moments in 2007, 2011 and 2013 (Champions Trophy), and God willing, am looking forward to 2022 and 2023 for that incredible high that every Indian gets when the country is the Champion of the World,” mentioned Gavaskar.
’83’ has been an bold undertaking by Khan and through a latest interplay with indianexpress.com, he spoke concerning the challenges.
“There were numerous challenges. It’s a true story of what really had happened but it’s amazing how each character did contribute to the journey. Everyone had a place in the fun. I had to be sure about getting all details right, about recreating an event that’s so iconic and deeply entrenched in the collective memory of Indians,” the filmmaker had mentioned.
As for Kapil’s Devils, they bonded once more over the film premiere. For followers, it’s coming to the theaters on Friday.
