<p class="title">Ranveer Singh, who will be playing Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan's "83", will soon begin training with the cricket legend for the sports drama.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The film 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.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I am looking forward to spending time with Kapil Sir. I feel like that time spent would be integral to my process of transforming myself into him," Ranveer said in a statement.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I want to absorb as much as I can from him. His story, his experiences, his thoughts, feelings, his expressions, his energy," says Ranveer.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 33-year-old actor earlier trained with bowling great Balwinder Singh Sandhu, who will be portrayed by Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk in the film.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Ranveer will spend three weeks with Kapil to get the mannerisms and attitude of the character right. He will also learn the veteran cricketer's unique bowling style.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I'm keen on getting tips on my bowling and batting from the man himself. His achievements are extraordinary. He is the quintessential underdog who became a champion through perseverance, self-belief, hard-work and a positive mindset," the actor said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I am extremely inspired by him. I want to pour myself fully into this exciting character," he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The much-awaited film will release on April 10, 2020. "83" is produced by Madhu Mantena, Vishnu Induri and Khan, and presented by Reliance Entertainment.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Ranveer also has Zoya Akhtar's "Gully Boy", opposite Alia Bhatt. The film will release on February 14.</p>
<p class="title">Ranveer Singh, who will be playing Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan's "83", will soon begin training with the cricket legend for the sports drama.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The film 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.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I am looking forward to spending time with Kapil Sir. I feel like that time spent would be integral to my process of transforming myself into him," Ranveer said in a statement.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I want to absorb as much as I can from him. His story, his experiences, his thoughts, feelings, his expressions, his energy," says Ranveer.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 33-year-old actor earlier trained with bowling great Balwinder Singh Sandhu, who will be portrayed by Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk in the film.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Ranveer will spend three weeks with Kapil to get the mannerisms and attitude of the character right. He will also learn the veteran cricketer's unique bowling style.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I'm keen on getting tips on my bowling and batting from the man himself. His achievements are extraordinary. He is the quintessential underdog who became a champion through perseverance, self-belief, hard-work and a positive mindset," the actor said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I am extremely inspired by him. I want to pour myself fully into this exciting character," he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The much-awaited film will release on April 10, 2020. "83" is produced by Madhu Mantena, Vishnu Induri and Khan, and presented by Reliance Entertainment.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Ranveer also has Zoya Akhtar's "Gully Boy", opposite Alia Bhatt. The film will release on February 14.</p>