Pankaj Tripathi as Man Singh in 83, Confirmed

The ensemble for 83 is getting bigger and better by the minute, after roping Ranveer Singh, Jiiva, Ammy Virk and Chirag Patil in the film, now the makers confirm that veteran actor Pankaj Tripathi will the role of Man Singh in the film.

The official handle of the film confirmed the news. It said, “The man behind the champions, #ManSingh, will be played by Actor Extraordinaire @TripathiiPankaj. #CastOf83 @RanveerOfficial @kabirkhankk @RelianceEnt #MadhuMantena @vishinduri #Relive83”

Actor Pankaj Tripathi will play PR Man Singh, the team’s manager in Kabir Khan’s biographical drama, 83, based on India’s 1983 cricket World Cup victory, produced by Madhu Mantena, Vishnu Induri and Kabir Khan.

Tracing the historic victory of 1983 world cup, Kabir Khan's upcoming directorial will star Ranveer Singh as the former captain of the Indian Cricket Team Kapil Dev. The film '83 would be Ranveer Singh's first trilingual film to be made in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

There has been immense excitement amongst the audience to witness the magnificent event to be recreated on the silver screen.

Directed by Kabir Khan, the sports film will bring to light one of the most important event in Indian cricket history. The film will be shot at real locations and will be going on floors early next year.

Presented by Reliance Entertainment, the film '83 tells the story of India's incredible 1983 cricket World Cup victory will release in 2020.