Deepika to play Ranveer’s reel wife?

The latest buzz around Kabir Khan’s film 83, which is based on the life of legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, is at an all-time high currently. While Ranveer Singh will essay the role of Kapil Dev in the film, now we hear that Deepika Padukone is all set to play the role of Ranveer Singh’s onscreen wife in the biopic. 

If reports are to be believed, Deepika has been approached for the role of Romi Bhatia, Kapil Dev’s wife and the makers have got a positive response from the actress. Another round of discussions is set to take place in a few weeks.

A source shares, “Deepika’s role requires just seven days of shooting. The filmmakers believe the part where Romi Bhatia left the stadium mid-way assuming that West Indies will win the 1983 World Cup final, and the difficulties she encountered in coming back into the stadium when India was on the verge of winning, can be well emoted by Deepika.” 

If all goes as planned, this will be Deepika and Ranveer’s fourth film together. The earlier ones are Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!