The former captain of the Indian cricket team, Kapil Dev, has turned a year older today! It is his 61st birthday and his fans across the globe are sending in tons of love, heartfelt birthday messages on social media platforms. But the special birthday message has come from Ranveer Singh, the talented star, who is all set to play Kapil Dev’s role in the upcoming flick, 83 The Film. Ranveer has shared few BTS stills in which he is seen as the Haryana Hurricane (the legend’s nickname), and we think it is the perfect birthday gift for Kapil Dev. Twitterati Bowled Over with Ranveer Singh’s Look as Kapil Dev in 83 The Film.

“Happy Birthday, Legend! Thank you for showing us the way You made us proud. Now it’s our turn...”, captioned Ranveer Singh in his posts that he shared on Intagram on the occasion of Kapil Dev’s birthday. In one of the pics, you’ll see Kapil Dev showing his iconic natraj shot to Ranveer and how the actor is intriguingly watching him make that move. In another pic, the duo share hearty laugh together and that is simply adorable. There is also a picture where the duo is seen along with filmmaker Kabir Khan, director of 83 The Film. 83 The Film: Kapil Dev Reveals How Ranveer Singh Started to Prep to Play the Former Team India Captain’s Role.

83 The Film

 

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The Natraj Shot

 

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That Smile…

 

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In an interview to Mid-Day, Kapil Dev mentioned how Ranveer Singh was prepping up to play his role in the upcoming sports drama, that revolves around India’s 1983 World Cup win. He was quoted as saying, “I’d see him work so hard on bowling; he’d bowl and play for eight hours constantly to understand the rhythm, and would do so in the peak of summer. In such conditions, even cricketers (avoid training) to prevent injuries. So, I feared for his fitness.” Yes, the legend was all praises for Ranveer Singh. We just cannot wait to see the film on the big screen! Here’s wishing the legend, Kapil Dev, a very happy birthday!

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