Kabir Khan: I told Deepika it wasn’t a long role, but significant one

Updated On: 26 December, 2021 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Uma Ramasubramanian

Though aware that it was a brief part, 83 director Kabir Khan on how he trusted only Deepika to bring Romi Bhatia’s “strong energy” on screen

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Deepika Padukone

Last week’s release, 83 has Ranveer Singh at the front and centre offering a retelling of India’s victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup. The actor, who portrays then-captain Kapil Dev, is aided by a strong ensemble cast that makes up the on-screen Indian cricket squad. While the spotlight is naturally on them, Deepika Padukone does justice as Dev’s wife, Romi Bhatia. Casting Padukone in such a brief role might be an unusual decision, but director Kabir Khan says she was the only choice to essay the part.

A still from 83