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Ranveer Singh on 83: It is one of the greatest sports stories recorded in history

Ranveer Singh, who is London for the shoot of Kabir Khan's 83, told India Today on the sidelines of Salaam Cricket 2019 that he was proud to be a part of the film, which tells the story of the Indian cricket team's victory in the World Cup in 1983.

"It is one of the greatest sports stories that we know of and that is recorded in history. The way these absolute underdogs went on to achieve the ultimate glory and made an entire nation think differently, ki hum kisi se kum nahi hai and we can be the best in the world, is hugely inspiring. We are very proud to be a part of the film that tells that story on celluloid," the actor, who is playing Kapil Dev, said.

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