Singer Harrdy Sandhu is all set to make his Bollywood debut with Kabir Khan‘s sports -drama ’83. Harrdy Sandhu will portray the role of all-rounder Madan Lal who took important wickets in the 1983 World Cup Final.
Harrdy Sandhu had earlier worked in two Punjabi movies, viz, ‘Yaaran Da Katchup’ and ‘Mera Mahi NRI’. Kabir Khan’s directorial will be his debut movie in Bollywood. Sandhu is the second Punjabi actor to make his debut with this film along with Ammy Virk. The singer is better known for his romantic songs, especially “Soch Na Sake”
Talking about his role in ’83, Harrdy Sandhu said, ”Ammy Virk, who plays Balvinder Singh Sandhu in the film, along with another coach assisting the team, recommended me for the part. I have played cricket in the Under-19 team and the Ranji Trophy. Kabir sir gave me seven days to prepare for the role before they could take the final call.”
Harrdy watched several videos of former cricketer Madan Lal to ace his mannerism. Talking about the preparation the singer said, “He was my coach then. I have spoken to him following my casting and will meet him in a day or two.”
Harrdy Sandhu is #MadanLal in #83TheFilm… Stars Ranveer Singh as #KapilDev… Directed by Kabir Khan… Presented by Reliance Entertainment… Produced by Madhu Mantena, Vishnu Induri, Kabir Khan… #CastOf83 #Relive83 pic.twitter.com/iLop05AW95
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 6, 2019
The film based on the life of former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev and 1983 world cup will also star Tahir Raj Bhasin as Sunil Gavaskar, YouTube sensation Sahil Khattar, Tamil actor Jiiva, Punjabi star Ammy Virk as Balwinder Sandhu, and others.
Actor Ranveer Singh will lead the ensemble cast of ’83. Ranveer Singh will be seen portraying Kapil Dev and Pankaj Tripathi will be seen in the role of Man Singh, manager of the 1983 World Cup-winning cricket team.