Chirag Patil to essay father Sandeep Patil’s role in Ranveer starrer ’83; former cricketer writes a heartfelt post for actor-son

By Vandana Srivastawa

on February 04, 2019

Kabir Khan directed ’83 with Ranveer Singh in the lead is underway and is keeping everyone excited with its star cast and prep. Ranveer will be essaying the role of former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev and several of the key players from the playing XI who created history by clinching India’s first World Cup win in 1983 is ongoing is keeping everyone excited and interested in the big project. The latest to join the cast is none-other-than Chirag Patil, son of former Indian cricketer Sandeep Patil who played in the playing XI of the team.

A post was shared on the film’s Instagram handle announcing the casting. Kabir also shared a heartfelt post written by Sandeep for Chirag on his social media account. The film’s Instagram handle shared the post with the caption, “The man who played ’83 world cup with broken ribs will be played by his son, @iamchiragpatil. #CastOf83.” Chirag shared his father Sandeep’s letter and wrote, “I had to share this A Letter From Dad Thank you so much Baba LoveYou.#SandeepPatil @ranveersingh@kabirkhankk @reliance.entertainment@mantenamadhu @vishnuinduri@83thefilm #Relive83 #CastOf83.”

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Ranveer also acknowledged Chirag’s inclusion in the film and wrote, “PATLAAAAAAA JR IN THE HOUUUSEPATLAAAAAAA JR IN THE HOUUUSE."