Bajrangi Bhaijaan is one of my most favourite films of all time: Ranveer Singh

Excited to work with Kabir Khan on 83, where he plays legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, Ranveer Singh says Bajrangi Bhaijaan is one of his all time favourites.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who is riding high on the success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat, is now all set to play star cricketer Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan’s 83.

After the huge success of Padmaavat, Ranveer Singh will now be working on Simbaa, Gully Boy and 83. (PTI)

“It’s an honour to be a part of one of the most incredible sporting stories of our nations history,the 1983 cricket world cup. We have the honour of telling this story and mortalising this on celluloid. It is one of the most incredible underdog story,” Ranveer said.

The Reliance Entertainment movie is being directed by Kabir Khan. Ranveer says “83 is a story of human triumph. I am damn excited to work with Kabir Khan. Bajrangi Bhaijaan is one of my most favourite films of all time. I am excited to collaborate with him,” he said.

The actor, who is being appreciated for his portrayal of Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat, is also excited about his current slate of work, which also includes Gully Boy and Simmba. “My current slate is another opportunity to showcase my versatility and in collaboration with finest filmmakers in the country. So right now I am going through a very rich creative phase and I am feeling blessed,” he added.

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