“People have taken a keen interest to gauge my on-screen dynamics with Ranveer as we play Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar,” says Tahir Raj Bhasin : Bollywood News

Versatile actor Tahir Raj Bhasin is thrilled about the glowing reviews and appreciation that his film 83, directed by Kabir Khan has been getting. Tahir plays the role of Sunil Gavaskar in the film and Kabir touches upon the dynamics that Sunil shared with Kapil Dev, played by superstar Ranveer Singh. As an actor, Tahir followed the brief given to him by his director and is happy that people are loving how he has aced Sunil’s off-field relationship with Kapil.

“People have taken a keen interest to gauge my on-screen dynamics with Ranveer as we play Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar,” says Tahir Raj Bhasin

Tahir says, “It is an absolute honour for me that a filmmaker like Kabir Khan chose to cast me as the legend Sunil Gavaskar. I’m overwhelmed with the love that the film has been getting and how people have taken a keen interest to gauge my on-screen dynamics with Ranveer as we play Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar respectively in the film. Kabir Khan wanted to make 83 the most authentic retelling so he had to show the vibe in the dressing room between players too.”

He adds, “The scenes between Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev were intricate. We had to be mindful that we’re dealing with two sporting legends. There was a certain aura, celebrity, and reserved composure that Sunil Gavaskar brought to the locker room. Every dynamic had to be seen through this lens and respectful of that fact. No matter what went on behind the scenes, on the field we were all one team. Gavaskar often made game-altering recommendations because of his experience, the consensus always was that the common goal was to win for India.”

Tahir says he chose to do the film instantly and it was an emotional decision to be a part of this project. He says, “I’m happy that my director loved my scenes and that the audiences are appreciating Gavaskars stance, mannerisms and the dynamics with Kapil. Being a part of 83 was an emotional decision and I’m so glad the emotion is out there for people to cherish.”

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