New Delhi: Ranveer Singh, who will be seen as Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan’s ‘83’, has managed to impress the critics with his power-packed performance. The ‘Padmaavat’ star has received rave reviews for playing the role of former Indian cricket team captain with perfection. Alia Bhatt, who attended the special premiere of ‘83’, was all praise for her ‘Gully Boy’ co-star. She penned a long post on social media to laud Singh for creating magic on the big screen.
Alia Lauds Ranveer In New Post
Bhatt shared an appreciation post for Ranveer, calling him a ‘genius’. "Tuts! Kaps! What to say. I mean. What are you? Some sort of genius mixture wrapped in with some loaded feeling peppered with magic every few seconds! I've said this to you before- your eyes changed!!! You don't act- you live the character! Can't do can't do- you're too good please go to sleep for years so we can all catch up with your brilliance. Actor to actor. Thank you for you!," the ‘Brahmastra’ actress.
The ‘Kalank’ actress also showered Kabir Khan and his team, sharing her experience after watching the film at the premiere. She said that there were several moments when she wanted to ‘scream, cry and dance at the same time’.
"Phew! 83! Kabir sir! I have so much to say and still I have no words! It's not a movie that can be boxed into a post along with a few adjectives. It's an experience- a part of history that's nothing short of magic! There were so many moments when I wanted to clasp, scream, cry and dance at the same time. Pride, joy, love, unity, friendship, inspiration, I mean the list can go on and on! You walk out a different person after watching and experiencing this beautiful film. Thank you for this film," Alia wrote.
Karan Johar Praises Ranveer Singh's Work in '83'
The filmmaker penned a long post to appreciate Ranveer and Kabir for their hardwork.
"It’s not easy to tell a true story … an actual account of a milestone event in Indian Sport History! There is no room for cinematic licenses and distortion of facts for dramatic impact… which is exactly why #83thefilm is such a monumental achievement …. It sucks you into that year… that World Cup , that team , that political climate , that mad fandom frenzy… I saw myself rooting for every member of that historic team… Laughing and crying with each one of them … I saw myself rooting for Kabir Khan and his maestro ability of story telling…. Taking an arduous task and perfecting it like a mega methodical master! Salute! I saw myself believing that @ranveersingh had transformed into the Legend Kapil Dev with the ease and genius of a bonafide veteran! He is so so good that’s it’s almost unbelievable at so many points! Restrain and power all at once! He has hit it out of the stadium," KJo wrote.
Alia and Ranveer will be seen together for the second time in Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani'. The film co-starring Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi will arrive in the cinema halls in 2023.
Talking about '83', the sports drama will hit the silver screens on December 24, 2021. The much-awaited flick is based on India's 1983 Cricket World Cup victory.
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