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Ranveer to romance Deepika in '83

June 12, 2019 12:19 IST

Deepika Padukone will act with husband Ranveer Singh for the first time since their marriage last year.

She has joined the cast of '83.

While Ranveer plays Kapil Dev -- who led India to a stunning World Cup victory in 1983 after defeating the favourites, West Indies -- Deepika will play his wife, Romi Dev nee Bhatia.

 

Ranveer Singh posted this picture with Deepika Padukone and Kabir Khan and wrote, '*drum roll* All smiles as All-star @deepikapadukone joins the #83squad! @83thefilm @kabirkhankk'

Kabir Khan also wrote on his Insta feed, 'Verified I’m totally thrilled to work with someone I have admired for so long... Welcome to 83 @deepikapadukone !! You had to be Romi!!! #83OneMoreTime @ranveersingh @deepikapadukone @kabirkhankk #MadhuMantena @sarkarshibasish #SajidNadiadwala @vishnuinduri @reliance.entertainment @nadiadwalagrandson @83thefilm'

 

In another post, Ranveer wrote, 'Who better to play My Wifey than My Wifey?! @deepikapadukone plays Romi Dev in @83thefilm! Genius casting courtesy @kabirkhankk'

 

Kabir Khan, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh

The shooting is going on in Glasgow. 'Good times in Glasgow!' Ranveer wrote.

This will be the duo's fourth collaboration after last year's Padmaavat.

'83 will release on April 10, 2020.

Photographs: Kind courtesy Ranveer Singh/Instagram

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