83(2021)
''83' narrates the life journey of legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, the captain of the India national cricket team who lead his team to win the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, Netflix, Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 24 December 2021
- Director
- Kabir Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.9/10
Storyline
In June 1983, the Indian cricket team, seen as major underdogs, faced the powerful West Indies at the World Cup final. Led by their determined captain, the team played an incredible match. Against all expectations, they defeated the two-time champions, achieving a historic victory for their country.
“A team of underdogs changed cricket history forever.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for 83
Cast reunions in this film: Katrina Kaif & Pritam Chakraborty (10 films together), Deepika Padukone & Pritam Chakraborty (7 films together), Deepika Padukone & Boman Irani (4 films together), Deepika Padukone & Ranveer Singh (4 films together), Boman Irani & Pritam Chakraborty (4 films together), and Kabir Khan & Aseem Mishra (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's cricket scenes were shot at actual international stadiums, including Lord's in England and Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
- Actor Ranveer Singh trained with real-life cricketer Kapil Dev to copy his bowling action and mannerisms.
- The movie used real cricket equipment from the 1983 era to keep the scenes authentic.
- Director Kabir Khan interviewed all surviving members of the 1983 Indian cricket team for research.
- The film's budget was around 270 crore rupees, making it one of the most expensive Indian sports films.
- Actor Tahir Raj Basin, who played Sunil Gavaskar, is the nephew of former Indian cricketer Roger Binny.
- Parts of the movie were also filmed in Scotland and Dubai, not just in India and England.