Deepika Padukone joins Ranveer Singh in ’83’

Team Udayavani, Jun 12, 2019, 11:44 AM IST

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Mumbai: Deepika Padukone is set to star in the upcoming sports drama, “83” with her husband, actor Ranveer Singh.

Deepika will essay the role of Romi Dev, wife to cricketing legend Kapil Dev, to be played by Ranveer.

Ranveer made the announcement on Wednesday on Instagram.

“*drum roll* All smiles as All-star @deepikapadukone joins the #83squad! @83thefilm @kabirkhankk,” he wrote alongside a photo with Deepika and film’s director Kabir Khan.

In another post, Ranveer dished put details about his frequent co-star’s role.

“Who better to play My Wifey than My Wifey?! @deepikapadukone plays Romi Dev in @83thefilm! Genius casting courtesy @kabirkhankk,” he said.

Who better to play My Wifey than My Wifey?! ?❤@deepikapadukone plays Romi Dev in @83thefilm !!! ???
Genius casting courtesy @kabirkhankk ??? #83squad pic.twitter.com/saL8QdmYpE

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) June 12, 2019

This will be the duo’s fourth collaboration after last year’s release “Padmaavat”.

“83” will chronicle India’s win under Kapil’s captainship, when the Men in Blue defeated West Indies in the final to clinch their first-ever World Cup trophy in 1983.

The much-awaited film will release on April 10, 2020.

“83” is produced by Madhu Mantena, Vishnu Induri and Kabir, and presented by Reliance Entertainment.

The shooting is underway in Glasgow.