Tahir Raj Bhasin on 83 Being Affected by Closure of Theatres: 'We've Created a Timeless Classic'
3 years ago

Tahir Raj Bhasin on 83 Being Affected by Closure of Theatres: 'We've Created a Timeless Classic'

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Kabir Khan’s recent directorial 83 received unprecedented love from film critics groups, as well as audiences. Led by Ranveer Singh, the film chronicles India’s win under Kapil Dev’s captainship, when the team defeated the mighty West Indies in the final to clinch their first-ever World Cup trophy in 1983. But actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, who plays the role of legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar in the movie, is unfazed by the box office figures. But whenever they watch the movie they will relive the emotion that we have put in on-screen.” 83 also features Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Adinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, and R Badree. It’s just a very fulfilling feeling.” Talking about the best compliment that he received after the film’s release, Tahir says, “The best compliment would have to be when Sunil Gavaskar watched the film and said he loved it and he saw himself in my performance.

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In defense of 83: Why Kabir Khan's cricket drama is as pan-India a film as there can be one
2 years, 11 months ago

In defense of 83: Why Kabir Khan's cricket drama is as pan-India a film as there can be one

Firstpost  

What is a ‘pan-Indian’ film? Trade analysts, comparing the box office run of Sukumar’s ~Telugu~ pan-India film Pushpa: The Rise to that of Kabir Khan ’s period cricket drama 83, claim the latter has gotten outperformed because it is not a ‘pan-Indian’ film. “We don’t make ’em anymore,” they claim, adding that the void left by Hindi cinema of creating …

Makers of '83' to stick to screening schedule till eight weeks are over
3 years ago

Makers of '83' to stick to screening schedule till eight weeks are over

India TV News  

The makers of the cricket drama '83', whose screening schedule got derailed by the Covid-19 surge, are committed not to take the OTT route before it completes eight weeks of its theatrical release. The Kabir Khan film led by Ranveer Singh, which retraces the path to India's historic World Cup win at Lord's on June 25, 1983, was released worldwide …

Ranveer Singh’s 83 to Release on OTT Platform? Director Kabir Khan Answers
3 years ago

Ranveer Singh’s 83 to Release on OTT Platform? Director Kabir Khan Answers

News 18  

Kabir Khan’s 83, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, has been garnering a whole lot of praise from movies critics and cine-lovers ever since it opened in theatres on December 24. Now, director Kabir Khan has revealed in an interview with mid-day that the film might stream on an OTT platform due to the sudden rise of COVID-19 cases …

83 director Kabir Khan will release Ranveer Singh film on OTT if restrictions are imposed
3 years ago

83 director Kabir Khan will release Ranveer Singh film on OTT if restrictions are imposed

India Today  

One of the most awaited films of 2021, 83, premiered after a long wait on December 24. Director Kabir Khan revealed that he will release 83 on the OTT platform if further restrictions are imposed. KABIR KHAN TO RELEASE 83 ON OTT PLATFORM On Day 10, the worldwide collection of 83 stands at Rs 150 crore. As this big-budget film …

Rajinikanth reviews Ranveer Singh's film 83, calls it 'magnificent'
3 years ago

Rajinikanth reviews Ranveer Singh's film 83, calls it 'magnificent'

India TV News  

Highlights For the film, Ranveer Singh has stepped into the shoes of Kapil Dev '83' showcases the journey of India's triumph at the 1983 World Cup the film has received positive response from audience and critics alike '83' is currently garnering massive love from both cricket and Bollywood lovers cherishing the Ranveer Singh-starrer on the journey of India's triumph at …

Rajinikanth Praises Ranveer Singh's Film 83, Calls It 'Magnificent'
3 years ago

Rajinikanth Praises Ranveer Singh's Film 83, Calls It 'Magnificent'

News 18  

Megastar Rajinikanth took to Twitter on Tuesday, December 28 to laud Ranveer Singh’s film 83. Many congratulations to the producers @kabirkhankk @therealkapildev @RanveerOfficial @JiivaOfficial and all the cast and crew …” The film, which was released on December 24 revolves around India’s historic win in the 1983 cricket World Cup. After the special screening of the film prior to its …

Kabir Khan on the spirit of 83
3 years ago

Kabir Khan on the spirit of 83

Live Mint  

It was a story waiting to be made. Thirty-eight years after India’s historic World Cup victory at Lord’s, director Kabir Khan has led a team of actors and cricketers back in time to recreate that June of 1983. “I went to Tunbridge Wells and met people from the county and from the local cricket clubs who gave me details of …

Cricket is part of my milestones: Tahir Bhasin
3 years, 1 month ago

Cricket is part of my milestones: Tahir Bhasin

Deccan Chronicle  

Tahir Raj Bhasin will be seen in the role of the legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar in the upcoming Kabir-Khan directorial, 83, which has superstar Ranveer Singh enacting the former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev. Speaking to media persons, Tahir reveals that cricket’s been a lucky charm for his career. The very first role I did was a 5-minute …

83 Trailer Gave Me Goosebumps, Says Former Indian Cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth
3 years, 1 month ago

83 Trailer Gave Me Goosebumps, Says Former Indian Cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth

News 18  

The trailer of one of the most anticipate films 83, which is directed by Kabir Khan, was released online today. The film stars Ranveer Singh as legendary cricketer Kapil Dev and captures Team India’s journey to a historic 1983 World Cup win. Apart from Singh, the much-awaited film stars Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Ammy …

83 teaser: Ranveer Singh makes blink-and-miss appearance as Kapil Dev, Sara Ali Khan has a fiery reaction
3 years, 1 month ago

83 teaser: Ranveer Singh makes blink-and-miss appearance as Kapil Dev, Sara Ali Khan has a fiery reaction

Hindustan Times  

A teaser for Kabir Khan’s sports drama 83, starring Ranveer Singh as former cricketer Kapil Dev, was shared online. Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev in the 83 teaser. Trailer out on 30th Nov. #ThisIs83.” Deepika Padukone, who plays Kapil Dev’s wife Romi Bhatia in the film, also shared the video on her Instagram page. Sara Ali Khan dropped fire emojis …

Ranveer Singh’s 83 to stick to Christmas release, Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi pushed to 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

Ranveer Singh’s 83 to stick to Christmas release, Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi pushed to 2021

Hindustan Times  

As movie theatres finally open across the country from October 15, film producers are revaluating the release dates of their upcoming films which aren’t supposed to take the direct-to-digital route. It has now been confirmed that Ranveer Singh-starrer 83 will release in theatres around Christmas whereas Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi will have to be pushed to early next year. A Mumbai …

Kabir Khan denies direct online release of Ranveer Singh’s 83 despite OTTs offering record price
4 years, 8 months ago

Kabir Khan denies direct online release of Ranveer Singh’s 83 despite OTTs offering record price

Hindustan Times  

Kabir Khan’s sports drama 83, starring Ranveer Singh as cricketing legend Kapil Dev, is one of the most-awaited films of the year. Several OTT platforms have been involved in a bidding war to purchase the rights of 83 given that trade estimates the film may earn over ₹300 crore upon its theatrical release. Kabir confirmed that the makers have been …

83: Ranveer Singh, Kabir Khan's postponed film won't release on OTT platform; makers still vying for theatrical release
4 years, 8 months ago

83: Ranveer Singh, Kabir Khan's postponed film won't release on OTT platform; makers still vying for theatrical release

Firstpost  

Reliance Entertainment on Saturday dismissed reports of digital premiere for it much-awaited film 83 and said the team is aiming for a theatrical release. The makers had on 20 March announced that the release of the Ranveer Singh-starrer sports drama has been indefinitely postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. We will wait for next four to six months before taking …

83 poster: Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev introduces his world cup winning Indian cricket team
4 years, 11 months ago

83 poster: Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev introduces his world cup winning Indian cricket team

Firstpost  

Ranveer Singh took to his Instagram to share the fresh poster of his upcoming film 83, as he introduced his teammates Ranveer Singh, on Saturday, took to Instagram to share fresh posters of his much-anticipated film, 83. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film chronicles Indian Cricket Team’s victory in the 1983 World Cup. Ranveer essays the role of cricketer Kapil …

Kamal Haasan to present 83
4 years, 11 months ago

Kamal Haasan to present 83

Deccan Chronicle  

Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan will be presenting the Tamil version of Bollywood movie 83, a biopic of legendary cricketer Kapil Dev based on the landmark win of the Indian Cricket team at the 1983 World Cup. The actor’s home banner Raajkamal Films International, Reliance Entertainment and Y NOT Studios are joining hands for the K’town version. Sharing his happiness, …

83: Nagarjuna, Kamal Haasan to present Telugu and Tamil versions of Kabir Khan's sports drama
4 years, 11 months ago

83: Nagarjuna, Kamal Haasan to present Telugu and Tamil versions of Kabir Khan's sports drama

Firstpost  

The Telugu and Tamil versions of Kabir Khan’s upcoming sports drama 83 will be presented by Nagarjuna and Kamal Haasan, respectively. Touted as the “biggest sports film” of the country, 83 chronicles Indian cricket team’s historic 1983 World Cup triumph against the West Indies team. Here is the announcement India Today reports that Haasan’s production house Raaj Kamal Films in …

83: First look of Tamil actor Jiiva as K Srikkanth released in character poster of Kabir Khan's sports drama
5 years ago

83: First look of Tamil actor Jiiva as K Srikkanth released in character poster of Kabir Khan's sports drama

Firstpost  

Kabir Khan’s 83 features Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, who led the team to India’s first-ever World Cup win against the West Indies. The first look of Tamil actor Jiiva from Kabir Khan’s sports drama 83 has been released. Khan ’s upcoming sports drama narrates the story of the Indian cricket team’s historic 1983 World Cup triumph against West Indies …

Tahir Raj Bhasin is ready to strike as Sunil Gavaskar in first character poster of Ranveer Singh's 83
5 years ago

Tahir Raj Bhasin is ready to strike as Sunil Gavaskar in first character poster of Ranveer Singh's 83

Firstpost  

Tahir Raj Bhasin ’s character poster as legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has been dropped by the makers of Kabir Khan ’s upcoming sports drama 83, which narrates the story of the historic 1983 World Cup triumph. Check out Bhasin’s first character poster from 83 83 features Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, who led the team to India’s first-ever World Cup …

Tahir Raj Bhasin is the Sunil Gavaskar to Ranveer Singh's Kapil Dev in '83. First look out
5 years ago

Tahir Raj Bhasin is the Sunil Gavaskar to Ranveer Singh's Kapil Dev in '83. First look out

India TV News  

The release of Kabir Khan's '83 is only a few months away, and fans of Ranveer Singh, who is playing Kapil Dev in the biopic, cannot possibly keep calm. The makers on Saturday revealed how the legendary Sunil Gavaskar would look like in the film -- Tahir Raj Bhasin's look. Introducing Tahir as the first of Kapil Dev’s devils, the …

83 new poster: Ranveer Singh shares Tahir Raj Bhasin's first look as Sunil Gavaskar
5 years ago

83 new poster: Ranveer Singh shares Tahir Raj Bhasin's first look as Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Ranveer Singh is all set to play the role of legendary cricketer Kapil Dev in his upcoming film 83. Ranveer also shared Tahir Raj Bhasin's look in the film. He wrote, "TAHIR RAJ BHASIN as The Little Master SUNIL GAVASKAR #ThisIs83." The 34-year-old actor posted his first look in the film saying, "NATRAJ SHOT #RanveerAsKapil @therealkapildev @kabirkhankk."

83: Ranveer Singh, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna wrap up London schedule of Kabir Khan's sports drama
5 years, 4 months ago

83: Ranveer Singh, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna wrap up London schedule of Kabir Khan's sports drama

Firstpost  

83 is based on India’s iconic win in the Cricket World Cup in the year 1983 with Ranveer SIngh playing the role of former Indian skipper Kapil Dev. Ranveer Singh, who will be seen next in Kabir Khan’s 83, took to Instagram to announce the schedule wrap of the film in London The 34-year-old actor who is known for his …

83: Deepika Padukone to reportedly co-produce, star opposite Ranveer Singh in sports drama
5 years, 8 months ago

83: Deepika Padukone to reportedly co-produce, star opposite Ranveer Singh in sports drama

Firstpost  

83, directed by Kabir Khan, is slated to be released on 10 April, 2020 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Deepika Padukone will reportedly co-produce and star in the upcoming sports drama 83, directed by Kabir Khan. While Ranveer Singh will essay former Indian cricket team skipper Kapil Dev, under whose captaincy India won its first World Cup trophy, Padukone will …

83: Sacred Games actor Jatin Sarna to play Yashpal Sharma in Kabir Khan's sports drama
5 years, 9 months ago

83: Sacred Games actor Jatin Sarna to play Yashpal Sharma in Kabir Khan's sports drama

Firstpost  

The sports drama 83 is slated to be released on 10 April, 2020 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Jatin Sarna, who played Bunty in Netflix’s adaptation of Vikram Chandra’s Sacred Games, has joined the cast of Ranveer Singh -fronted 83. The sports drama, based on India’s historic win at the Cricket World Cup in 1983, is being directed by Kabir …

83: Tahir Raj Bhasin to play Sunil Gavaskar in upcoming sports drama, also starring Ranveer Singh
5 years, 11 months ago

83: Tahir Raj Bhasin to play Sunil Gavaskar in upcoming sports drama, also starring Ranveer Singh

Firstpost  

For his role in 83, Tahir Raj Bhasin will be focussing on Sunil Gavaskar’s stance and batting technique. Tahir Raj Bhasin has joined the cast of 83, and will be playing former Indian cricket team skipper Sunil Gavaskar in the film. The sports drama is based on India’s historic win in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, where the …

Ranveer Singh on 83: One of the greatest sporting and underdog stories in India's history
6 years, 5 months ago

Ranveer Singh on 83: One of the greatest sporting and underdog stories in India's history

Firstpost  

Ranveer Singh 83 is scheduled for 5 April 2019 release and is expected to go on floors early next year. Ranveer Singh, who will be seen in Kabir Khan’s directorial 83, about India’s victory in the 1983 cricket World Cup spoke about the film with Hindustan Times. It was previously reported that preparations for the film have kickstarted at the …

Nawazuddin Siddiqui joins Ranveer Singh’s cricket drama 83, read deets inside
6 years, 6 months ago

Nawazuddin Siddiqui joins Ranveer Singh’s cricket drama 83, read deets inside

India TV News  

Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has reportedly bagged a role in Ranveer Singh’s upcoming cricket drama 83. Directed by Kabir Khan, 83 is based on India’s Cricket World Cup victory of 1983 and will see Ranveer essaying the role of the legendary former cricketer Kapil Dev in the film. In an interview to PTI, filmmaker Kabir Khan spoke about the Kapil …

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