Ranveer Singh starrer '83' has been made available for streaming on not just Disney Plus Hotstar but also Netflix India. You will now be able to take a nostalgic trip down the epic memory lane of the 1983 World Cup victory once again through the digital release of the film.
From Pushpa to 83, we are looking at Indian movies that did the business of Rs 100 crore or more during the COVID-19 pandemic thus reviving the hopes of film distributors and producers about the stalled projects.
After Sooryavanshi, Ranveer Singh starrer 83 has become the second Bollywood movie to earn Rs 100 crore at the domestic box office since release during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a good sign for the producers who will look for a theatrical release in today's times.
The makers of '83', sources close to them said, have chosen not to deviate from this practice, despite the Covid-19 third wave leading to a shutdown of cinemas and multiplexes in Delhi and in five districts in Haryana, and a 50 per cent occupancy cap in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
Helmed by Kabir Khan, 83 narrates the story of the Indian cricket team's iconic win during the world cup in 1983. The film features Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and Deepika Padukone as his wife Romi Dev. The star cast of the film 83 shot with the real world cup when they reenacted the victory scene.
Helmed by Kabir Khan, 83 narrates Team India's win in the 1983 cricket world cup. The film features Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and Deepika Padukone as his wife Romi Dev. The star cast of the film 83 shot with the real world cup when they reenacted the victory scene. The film also has surprise elements for fans as it features actress Neena Gupta and former cricketer Kapil Dev as well.
The Indian cricket team, spearheaded by Kapil Dev, squared off against the mighty West Indies in the 1983 World Cup finals. Ranveer Singh and the star cast of the film 83 shot with the real world cup when they reenacted the victory scene.
In a short career, Azad played 7 Tests and 25 ODIs for India with a highest score of an unbeaten 39 in the limited-overs format. In total, the off-spinner accounted 10 international wickets.
In the final, he scored a vital 30-ball 11 and with the ball picked the wickets of Gordon Greenidge and Jeff Dujon. Sandhu's magical delivery that sent Greenidge's bails flying as the West Indies great opener shouldered arms, is still talked about.
Kirmani played 88 Tests for India and scored 2759 runs with an unbeaten 102 as his highest. He has 160 catches and 38 stumpings to his credit in Test cricket. In 49 ODIs, he score 373 runs.
Madan Lal dismissing the dangerous Richards proved to the turning point as Kapil Dev's men went on to win the World Cup.
Srikkanth represented India in 43 Test matches, scoring 2062 runs with two centuries and 12 half-centuries. In 146 ODIs, the opener scored 4091 runs with four centuries and 27 half-centuries.
Patil played 29 Test matches for India and scored 1588 runs with four centuries to his credit. In 45 ODIs, he scored 1005 runs with nine half-centuries.
Binny played 27 Tests for India scoring 830 runs and picking 47 wickets. In 72 ODIs, he scored 629 runs and picked 77 wickets.
Amarnath played 69 Tests, scoring 4378 runs with 11 centuries and 24 fifties. He also accounted 32 Test scalps. In 85 ODIs, Amarnath scored 1924 runs with an unbeaten 102 as his highest.
Yashpal played 37 Tests and scored1606 runs with two centuries and nine half-centuries to his credit. In 42 ODIs, he scored 883 runs with four half-centuries.
In 108 ODIs, the legendary batsman scored 3092 runs with an unbeaten 103 as his highest score. Gavaskar has one ODI century and 27 half-centuries.
With the willow, the Indian captain amassed 3033 runs at a brilliant average of 60.60. In the final, the skipper made an 8-ball 15 with three boundaries, took a wicket but his catch to dismiss Sir Vivian Richards is etched in the minds of Indian fans forever.
Kapil Dev's running catch to dismiss Sir Viv Richards is still etched in the memories of the generation that cheered India through the nail-biter of a final at Lord's on June 25, 1983.
The makers of sports drama 83 are leaving no stone unturned to promote their film. Recently, they hosted a special screening in Mumbai. The entire cast of the film walked the red carpet to attend the special event. But what caught everyone's attention was Deepika Padukone's look. Take a look.
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