Sahil Khattar along with Syed Kirmani were interacting with NewsHelpline during a press-meet in Mumbai.
Talking about playing the role of such a celebrated sports personality on-screen, Sahil said, “I have represented Indian in roller-hockey and now I am representing the best wicketkeeper in the world, so, I am filled with pride to play Syed Kirmani on-screen, nothing could be bigger than this for me. I am honored and it’s been my pleasure to play him in the film”
Further adding, Sahil said he has tried to incorporate Syed’s habits and mannerism for the role, which was nothing short of herculin task.
He said, “We all have played cricket in childhood, most of us have practiced being a batsman and bowler, but a very few practices being a wicketkeeper plus Syed Kirmani is not just a wicketkeeper, he is an outstanding batsman as well, he holds maximum number of world records, and taking all that and portraying on the screen was nothing short of a herculin task”
“I did a lot of training to come as close as possible, I tried to incorporate his mannerism, he has this 5-drill routine before the bowl is even pitched, I have tried to copy that as well. The way he walks and talks, I have tried to come as close as possible. I have been injured many times, my knees and elbows are scratched and bruised from diving and drills” added Sahil.
Kabir Khan directorial 83, chronicles the tale of Indian cricket team who won the world cup in 1983, the film stars an incredible ensemble of Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Adinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa and R Badree.
After premiering at the Red Sea International Festival last night, the film will release theatrically on 24th December 2021.
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