Rachana Dubey (BOMBAY TIMES; October 18, 2019)

Actor Boman Irani has been a sports enthusiast from the time he was a little boy. He will be seen as former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Farokh Engineer in Kabir Khan’s ‘83, which encapsulates India’s first ever cricket world cup win in London.

Ahead of his shoot, Boman had a chance meeting with the octogenarian Farokh, during the course of a holiday in England. Recalling it, he told us, “I wanted to meet Farokh as part of my research. It was strange, but my family and I were on a brief holiday in the UK, and when we were leaving the hotel to head back to India, the manager told me that Farokh Engineer had arrived. He asked me to stay back and watch a match with him, but I told him that I had a flight to catch. Then, he asked me to come back after a few days for the India-Pakistan match. I told my wife Zenobia that Farokh thinks going from London to Mumbai and back is like going to Bandra and getting back. She heard everything and said, ‘Tell him you will come back’. And I am glad that I did.”

Boman eventually spent time with Farokh at his residence in Manchester and also watched the India-Pakistan World Cup match at Old Trafford during the recent World Cup. Talking about the experience, Boman said, “As a child, if someone has seen MS Dhoni on TV and he later gets to meet him or spend time at his house, how would that person feel? I felt just that when I got a chance to meet Farokh and stay over at his place. We watched the Indo-Pak match together. That was one of the best times that I had spent while working on a character. While staying with him, the idea was to try and understand the man, his psyche. I had followed his work as a kid. The Farrokh I met is an 80-year-old guy and the Farokh I am playing is about 40 years younger. He was a different man then. If you try to imitate someone, that is all you get. The idea is to understand what was he thinking back then, sitting in the commentary box and being run down by a white guy who was making racist comments. He was probably embarrassed. I don’t know what he sounded like in those days. There is very little in the records. He insisted that in 1983, he had sidelocks. I saw a stray picture of him and there is no sidelock. But I have got sidelocks as a part of my look. I have to be Farokh at heart. That is the joy of playing him; being able to present his thoughts well. I don’t have to imitate him to play him.”

Kabir Khan on why his Ranveer Singh-starrer is a definitive story of India’s first cricket World Cup win
Himesh Mankad (MUMBAI MIRROR; September 20, 2019)

On September 10, director Kabir Khan kicked off the second and final schedule of his next directorial, the Ranveer Singh-starrer ’83, in Mumbai. In the month-long shoot, he is filming on a set that recreates backdrops from the era that no longer exist in London.

The filmmaker believes that his sportsdrama will be a definitive film on India’s historic cricket World Cup win in 1983. “I may sound a tad pompous, but if things weren’t recorded back then, they are now. We interviewed hundreds of eye-witnesses who told us how exactly things unfolded. A lot of effort has gone into staying true to the details of the shots played,” Kabir smiles.

The director goes on to share that he was “overloaded” with anecdotes and stories when he was writing the script. “I spent more than one and a half years with people who witnessed the games—from commentators and players to the people in the stands. I had to evaluate every story, and then decide which of them would make it to the script,” he reveals, adding, “It’s good to have so many great stories to choose from.”

By his own admission, his leading man is a chameleon as an actor. “Ranveer is one of those gifted people who can turn into any character. If you see his last few roles, it’s difficult to believe that they are all played by one person. He has spent a lot of time with Kapil Dev (Indian skipper in 1983 whom the actor portrays in the film) in Delhi and has beautifully picked up his persona. More than the make-up, his expressions have done the work,” Kabir maintains.

The filmmaker also admits that his game improved significantly while prepping for the Sajid Nadiadwala, Madhu Mantena, Shibasish Sarkar and Vishnu Induri production. “Which Indian boy doesn’t know cricket?” he asks, adding, “I’ve always been into sports and played cricket a lot in school and college, but never at a higher level. In the course of this film, all of us became slightly better because we had world-class coaches working with us, from Kapil Dev himself to Balwinder Sandhu. Cricket was being played on camera and off it too.”

Deepika Padukone on playing Kapil Dev’s wife in Kabir Khan’s upcoming sports-drama, which recreates India’s first cricket World Cup win and is fronted by her husband, Ranveer Singh, who plays the former skipper
Himesh Mankad (MUMBAI MIRROR; August 13, 2019)

After wrapping up her maiden home production, Chhapaak, in which her protagonist is inspired by acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, Deepika Padukone had air-dashed to London for ’83. The sports-drama is fronted by her better half, Ranveer Singh, who is playing the role of Kapil Dev, the former Indian cricket captain who lead the team to World Cup victory. The actress plays the skipper’s wife, Romi Dev, in the Kabir Khan directorial. The film marks the couple’s first collaboration since they tied the knot in November last year.

Ask Deepika if the couple’s real life chemistry will reflect on screen and she says, “As actors, you don’t think about your personal equations while doing a film. You are fully focused on the moment and the character. You cease to exist as the person you are and only live the character that you are playing. Our personal equation won’t have any role to play in this film.”

Before joining the team in the Queen’s city, the actress had multiple interactions with Romi to get the nuances of her character right. “I feel so inspired every time I meet her. She has an extremely refreshing energy, is intelligent, knowledgeable, and funny,” she smiles. What’s the one quality she admires about her muse? “I like her candour. Romi ji is someone who is extremely honest and when she needs to express herself, she does it with a lot of dignity. I like the way she conducts herself with so much grace,” Deepika asserts.

Kapil Dev has spoken on several occasions about the role his wife has played in his success as a cricketer. Deepika agrees that Romi is his support system and explains that this was what got her on board. “At the end of day, for any champion, the drive, commitment and dedication must come from within. But yes, having a solid support system is important as it allows the person to work without holding back, without any kind of emotional burden. In that sense, Romi ji has played an extremely important part in Kapil Dev’s success,” she reasons, adding that this shows how much Romi admires Kapil for who he is, beyond his success. “In a way, I think this has also helped him stay grounded. These characteristics are very important in the journey to success.”

The film went on the floors on June 5 in Glasgow and Deepika joined the team during the London schedule. After finishing her portions, she returned to India and will be resuming work on the film in the upcoming schedules which will take place back home. “It has been fun; it’s a passion project. The boys are having a lot of fun because cricket is obviously something that they all enjoy playing, so they don’t feel like they are shooting,” she informs.

In a crucial game against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup, India was struggling at 17 runs at the loss of five wickets, when Kapil Dev took charge, scoring match-winning 175 runs in 138 balls to take his team into the semi-finals. Sunil Gavaskar labeled it as the greatest ODI knock ever. However, the match was not recorded and apart from the spectators in the stadium, not many got to witness this historic innings by the former Indian captain. “Certain moments were not captured on camera, and I think the closest we will ever get to that is through this film, that’s what makes the journey really exciting,” Deepika points out.

That apart, she believes it is important to tell this story for two reasons — for the youngsters who don’t realize what a great victory it was and for the ones who witnessed it. “So, it will be a great film to enlighten a generation that was probably not around during the 1983 World Cup and relive the memories with those who were,” informs Deepika.

Ranveer’s look as Kapil Dev took the digital world by surprise, as one couldn’t find too many differences between the real and the reel.

What can one expect from Deepika’s Romi? “Wait and watch,” she winks.

Lastly, badminton ace Prakash Padukone’s daughter articulates her thoughts on India’s first World Cup win. “I find the victories of athletes in the past were hard-fought and well-earned because of the circumstances in which they won these trophies — the lack of infrastructure, finance and knowledge. Anyone who won in that time, be it in cricket or any other sport, did it with sheer determination and passion. Today, I feel there is a lot more awareness, the facilities are better and so is the infrastructure,” she concludes.

After 2019 cricket championship draws to a close next month, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone to film 1983 victory at London's iconic ground
Upala KBR (MID-DAY; June 26, 2019)

As Virat Kohli and his Men In Blue tour across England in their bid to bring the 2019 World Cup trophy home, director Kabir Khan and his on-screen cricket team have been recreating the 1983 World Cup matches in Scotland. However, the shoot of the final — that saw skipper Kapil Dev's XI take on the championship favourites West Indies — has been scheduled for July-end. mid-day has learnt that as the World Cup draws to a close, Ranveer Singh and his boys will hit the pitch at Lord's cricket ground to reimagine India's thumping victory.

A source from the creative team of the Vishnu Induri, Madhu Mantena and Sajid Nadiadwala production says, "Kabir has designed the schedule in such a way that the unit will finish filming pivotal matches by mid-July. By then, the ongoing World Cup will wrap up. The unit will then head to Lord's to shoot the 1983 World Cup final, which forms the climax of the sports drama. Deepika Padukone, who plays Kapil Dev's wife Romi, will join them in England to shoot the sequences. It is well-known that Romi had walked out of the stadium midway, assuming that India would lose the match. She then tried re-entering the ground when India started taking wickets but was unable to do so as she had given her pass away. This anecdote will be shown on screen."

The source adds that the team has already shot for the memorable India-Zimbabwe match that saw Dev scoring 175 runs off 138 balls.


Kapil Dev and Mohinder Amarnath lift the 1983 World Cup trophy

The filmmaker will co-produce three more films with Madhu Mantena
BOMBAY TIMES (May 15, 2019)

Producer-director Sajid Nadiadwala has come on board to back Kabir Khan’s sports drama, '83, along with Madhu Mantena and Anil Dhirubhai Ambani’s Reliance Entertainment. Sajid and Madhu will also co-produce three more films over a period of three years.

'83 revolves around India’s first victory in cricket World Cup (in 1983), and features Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, India’s captain. The film, which will be made in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, is also Ranveer’s first trilingual project.

The movie has been creating a lot of buzz ever since it was announced, and now, with Sajid turning co-producer, the team is optimistic that he will further broaden its horizons. Sajid is counted among the most successful producers in Bollywood, with his banner having close to 65 years of experience in the Indian entertainment business. The producer, who is known for impressive production values, owns some of B-Town’s popular franchises, including Housefull, Baaghi and Judwaa.

Sajid says, “All four scripts are excellent. As a producer, one has to commit to the content more than anything else. Coming on board for '83 is a feeling of personal joy, as I saw that glorious moment on live television. There are certain projects that develop an aura around them and ’83 is one of them.”

Madhu shared, “Sajid is one of the most valuable anchors a film can get. He has an astute understanding of content and business and is completely hands-on as a producer. We will immensely benefit from this partnership.

Meena Iyer (DNA; May 13, 2019)

He’s the most-sought after music composer in B-Town. Yes, it is the golden age of Pritam, and heroes big and small are keen to have him on board for their projects.

So, in that sense, filmmaker Kabir Khan has given his hero Ranveer Singh a nice gift by roping in Pritam for their forthcoming film ’83!

Kabir says, “The brief for any film comes from the script. It’s a process where we read the script together, discuss the various situations for a song, decide the mood of the song and then Pritam starts creating the melody. ’83 is an extremely inspirational story of human triumph with a lot of humour and emotion along the journey and the album, which Pritam is creating, will capture all these elements. Needless to say, we will be making an iconic sports anthem.”

An excited Ranveer exults, “Pritam da is an extremely special and rare talent. His contribution to Hindi music is immense. He’s given us some of the most memorable songs of the past decade. I’m a huge admirer of his work. I’ve wanted to collaborate with him since many years and it’s finally happening with this film. I could not be more thrilled about this prospect. We are hoping to create a memorable film with an iconic anthem to go with it.''

Thankful to both Kabir and Ranveer for such a warm welcome, Pritam says, “Kabir’s solid presence and Ranveer’s vibrant energy together promise an exciting sports film and I am looking forward to working on the score for ’83 with music that matches their madness. The movie is even more special because the memory and the euphoria of the 1983 World Cup victory is still fresh with me even though I was a young kid! It was a moment for India like no other.”

Balvinder Singh Sandhu, member of India’s 1983 winning cricket team, is coaching Kabir Khan’s players
Natasha Countinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; February 15, 2019)

Kabir Khan’s sports drama, 83, based on India’s World Cup cricket win, flags off in mid-May with Ranveer Singh stepping into the shoes of then skipper, all-rounder Kapil Dev. Veteran cricketer Balvinder Singh Sandhu, who was part of the winning team, has been training Ranveer and his onscreen teammates over the last few months, and is all praise for the actor. “Ranveer is a cricket crazy guy, with a good batting technique evident on the first day itself. His bowling was a little rusty, but after three-four days he was running well and executing the action required,” the former fast bowler raves. “We are working on improving his technique to make him look like Kapil Dev and not Ranveer Singh.”

Prod him on the prep and he informs that they practise two cricketing shots every day. “Ranveer was supposed to train for an hour a day, but high on energy and keen to learn, he stays back for two-and-half-hours. He has been busy the past few days, but will resume training in the coming week,” he informs.

They begin shooting around May 15 in London and Scotland. It’s a 100-day schedule, and towards March-end they will have a 10-day bonding and training session in Dharamshala. They will also train in Mumbai for a week. “I treat all the actors like actual cricketers and follow the same techniques that I do at the National Cricket Academy,” says the coach who is currently in Patiala training Ammy Virk who plays him on screen.

Virk says he’s 95 per cent ready and trying hard to get his cricket right to make his Sandhu believable. “I’m looking forward to getting to know Ranveer better during the training sessions. Since we will all be living together for three-four months, it’s important to know each other. Sandhu sir will be on the sets all the time which will make my work easier,” he says with relief.

Sandhu himself is also happy with the progress of the other actors. Jiiva who plays Krishnamachari Srikanth, has his manager, a cricketer himself, helping him with his technique while Chirag Patil who plays his cricketer-father Sandeep Patil, has been hitting the ball well. “Kabir Khan is the actual captain of this team, friendly, open to suggestions and very patient,” he smiles.

Flashbacking to the memorable final in ’83 when India took on West Indies at Lord’s, Sandhu says getting the first wicket of Gordon Greenidge was the big high. “That gave us hope that we could win the Cup.” 

Commemorating the 35th anniversary of our first cricket World Cup win, the filmmaker speaks to BT about his prep for the film that retells Team India’s journey
Rachana Dubey (BOMBAY TIMES; June 27, 2018)

It has been a few months since the film revolving around India’s first cricket World Cup win in 1983 was announced. Yesterday was the 35th anniversary of the win, which probably no cricket fan back in the day had expected — India beat West Indies at the Lords cricket ground in England.

Director Kabir Khan, who is working on the script of the film, says that he has been approaching the project like a journalist, tracking down people from all over the world who have stories or anecdotes to share. “People have narrated some very interesting behind-the scenes episodes and incidents. I have even been to Lord’s and discovered many old manuscripts. I’ve seen original handwritten score cards of the World Cup. I’ve also traced a bhangra group that used to attend all the matches that India played. They are all about 60 years old now and brimming with stories. They told me about the clashes they hand with the English fans when India defeated England in the semi-finals,” says Kabir.

While Kabir prepares to retell the story of 1983, India’s consequent World Cup win in 2011 was touched upon in MS Dhoni’s biopic two years ago. Bring this up and Kabir, a known sports enthusiast, says, “I don’t think anything compares to the first victory. In 2011, we were hot favourites. What is really fascinating about 1983 is that we went in as the lowest-rated ODI side in the world. There were newspaper articles in London, questioning why India was even part of the tournament. So, India winning the cricket World Cup in 1983 was unexpected. The feeling would be similar if Afghanistan were to win it in 2019. They were a bunch of young men, travelling with a man who was the coach, manager and butler rolled into one. They were given 15 pounds a day to eat and make calls at home. This will be new for the young generation, because today, when we say cricketers, they imagine men driving fancy cars. We pretty much know what happened on the field, the real story lies off it.”

On Tuesday, Ranveer Singh, who plays Kapil Dev in the film, took to social media, reminding the world about the 1983 win. When asked about how involved he is with the film at this point, Kabir admits that he keeps his hero abreast with everything he gets to know about the 1983 tournament so that he is ready to face the camera towards the end of the year. “It’s the kind of project that needs a long prep. Initially, we will shoot portions in India, which don’t need Ranveer or the other actors,” says the director, adding that he is still working out details of whether the asli khiladis of the 1983 squad can be a part of the film’s cast. “As of now, they are involved with the scripting, because the film is based on their anecdotes. Some of them will also be involved in coaching the actors who will play cricketers, because these are living legends whose mannerisms and body language are still vivid in public memory,” Kabir sums up.

Kabir Khan tells BT why he won't succumb to revering legends in his upcoming film on India's 1983 Cricket World Cup victory - unlike most biopics in India - and why he chose Ranveer Singh to play Kapil Dev in it
Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; October 18, 2017)

Sonil Dedhia (MID-DAY; September 28, 2017)

It is unarguably one of the most cherished moments in Indian history. And Ranveer Singh has taken the responsibility of bringing it to the big screen. The actor will be seen portraying Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan’s drama that traces India’s victory in the 1983 cricket World Cup. One to take challenges head-on in his seven- year- long career so far, Singh is well-aware that replicating a journey that millions of Indians hold close to their heart will be an arduous task.

“I am honoured to be a part of this great story, but at the same time, I don’t know how I am going to do it,” the actor said at the special event organised yesterday to honour the cricketing legends who brought laurels to the country, before the film goes on floors. The event saw most players of the famed 1983 squad in attendance, including then-captain Dev, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Mohinder Amarnath, Sandeep Patil, Roger Binny, Dilip Vengsarkar, Balwinder Sandhu, Kirti Azad, Ysahpal Sharma, Sunil Valson and Madan Lal.

While names of several top heroes did the rounds, Singh was zeroed in to play the captain, who led the Indian team to victory, under his able guidance. “It is going to be difficult to emulate Kapil paaji,” confessed Singh.

He also shared that he owes his success as an actor to Amarnath. “I had played Giles Shield during my school days. My friends and I decided to take coaching lessons from the great Mohinder ji at Khar Gymkhana. As usual, I reached late for my practice sessions and being the hyperactive kid that I was, I walked up to him to shake hands with him not realizing that my friends are standing in the queue for a reason,” he laughed before adding, “Mohinder ji rejected me after seeing me play. I think it was a good decision, or else I wouldn’t have been an actor today.”

It wasn’t just the actor who shared anecdotes from his past — Srikkanth regaled the audience as he narrated how he had to cancel his honeymoon since he had to return to India as part of the winning squad to be felicitated by the President. As the crowd broke into laughter, Dev light-heartedly told Khan, “1983 ki team handle karna was not easy. Koshish kar lo, poori India mein mushkil se aise characters milenge.”

Khan said that helming this ambitious project was a dream come true for him. “Every filmmaker comes across a story that compels him, from every pore of his body, to bring it on celluloid. I can say, without any doubt, this is that film for me.”

The director will champion a film on the incredible journey of Kapil Dev and his men from 1983
Roshmila Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; September 7, 2016)

Mirror (July 12) was the first to inform you that Madhu Mantena's production house, Phantom Films, had bagged the rights to one of India's biggest sporting victories. Two days earlier, at a suburban five-star hotel, some members of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, led by the then captain Kapil Dev, signed MOUs giving Madhu, Anurag Kashyap and Vikas Bahl the go-ahead to recreate their unforgettable emotional journey on screen. Now, Mirror has learnt that the film will be directed by Kabir Khan.

"It goes on the floors later this year, as soon as Kabir wraps up the in-progress Tubelight with Salman Khan. A-list actors who play the cricketing heroes are in the process of being finalised. Kapil Dev, Madan Lal, Mohinder Amarnath, Kirti Azad, Krishmachari Srikkanth, Syed Kirmani, Yashpal Sharma, Balwinder Sandhu and even Sunil Gavaskar who had to skip the earlier meet because it was his 67th birthday, will be on board as mentors to the actors," informed a source close to the development.

This was the first time India was crowned world champions and the victory had all the elements of a thriller as the underdogs, after being dismissed for a modest 183 in 54.4 overs, bowled out favourites West Indies for 140 in 52 overs to notch up an incredible 43-run win at the Lord's Cricket Ground. "The film will be shot in various locations because not only will the run-up to the finals be recreated, but it will also uncover the roots of these unlikely heroes including their Jat captain who took a running catch to dismiss Sir Vivian Richards for 33," adds the source.

Named by Wisden as the 'Indian Cricketer of the Century' in 2002, Kapil Dev was born to a building and timber contractor Ram Lal Nikhanj and his wife Raj Kumari on January 6, 1959. This hero from the Northern hinterlands did not even know how to read or write English then, but on the cricket field, the constant refrain was, "Kapil Dev da jawab nahin!"

Nayandeep Rakshit (DNA; July 14, 2016)


“It’s not entirely a film on Kapil’s life, so to say. It’s more about the 1983 World Cup where India was victorious and how Kapil, the captain lead the team to triumph. But there will be flashes of his life too but that won’t be the epicentre of the film,” a khabri from the production told us.

Arjun Kapoor has been approached to play the legendary cricketer. The source reveals, “It’s true that Arjun has been offered the role. He will sit for a narration and then decide whether he will take it up.” The actor has been flooded with offers and will pick his next film only soon. Currently, Arjun is filming the Half Girlfriend adaptation and will start Mubarakan post that.

 
Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; June 26, 2014)

Thirty one years ago, on June 25 1983, India won her first Cricket World Cup title. The image of captain Kapil Dev holding the trophy high at the Lord's balcony is etched in the country's collective memory. And now, a film is being made on this landmark achievement, allowing the current generation to revisit the beginning of India's dominance in world cricket. Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Founder of Celebrity Cricket League who is producing the movie, says, “It's bizarre that even three decades after that historic victory, we haven't produced a single film that captures the achievement. In many ways, that win was instrumental in turning cricket into a religion in India. I believe it's a story that needs to be told."

Sanjay Puran Singh, who won the National Award for his debut film Lahore, is helming the project. Induri adds, “We are in touch with the members of the 1983 team and they will lend us full support. The project will hit the floors in the first quarter of 2015."

Says Kapil, “Like most of my teammates, I am glad that a film is being made on our journey during the 1983 World Cup. It's heartening to see the trend of movies being made on sports, which I am sure will inspire the youth."

Roshmilla Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; March 24, 2014)

One of the most memorable matches in the history of cricket will soon get an onscreen adaptation. Plans are afoot to immortalise the Kapil Dev-led Team India’s ICC World Cup victory over the mighty West Indies at Lord's Cricket Ground on 25 June 1983.

Refuting speculation that he is planning a film on Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), Vishnu Vardhan Induri, the founder and MD of the League, disclosed to Mirror: “The film will be the official biography of India's first big win that was instrumental in putting the country on the international map.”

The film is being planned on a lavish scale and will trace the journey of the 14 players who brought the Cup home, both on and off the field. To stay true to the facts, Vishnu is in regular talks with Dev and other members of the World Cup-winning team. “We want them to officially be on board and give their inputs on the script. I also want them to take part in the promotions. We will sign A-list actors to play Dev and Sunil Gavaskar.”

According to a source close to the development, the players, who started the tournament as underdogs and returned as champions, will be seen playing themselves on screen. However, Vishnu insists that 70 per cent of the actors from the CCL league will step into the shoes of these legends. “If the script, which should be locked in a couple of weeks, requires real cricketers, you will see them on screen. But, this is a big-budget commercial film along the lines of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. So, it’s mostly going to be actors playing the cricketers,” he says.

The film will be helmed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, whose directorial debut, Lahore, won him a National Award. 
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Bharati Dubey (MID-DAY; March 24, 2014)

Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan of Lahore fame is all set to direct a film that revolves around the India’s victory at the 1983 World Cup.

Produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri, the founder-president of Celebrity Cricket League, the film will tell the story of the Indian cricket team and how it won the tournament that was played in the UK 31 years ago.
It may be pointed here that Shimit Amin was also considered to direct this film.

Says a source, “One wonders why the producers chose Sanjay over Shimit. The producers seem to be more confident about Sanjay’s skills. They feel he will be able to devote time and energy towards a film of this nature.” A source close to the unit says, “The film’s script has been finalised and pre-production work has already begun. They plan to recreate the 1983 moments. The film will be a big project and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to do justice to the story.” It is learnt that the film would cost around Rs 50 crore.

An international casting agency will also be hired for the film.

The filmmaker now plans to meet the cricketers who played in the 1983 World Cup final in a bid to add to the film’s authenticity. The source says, “The film will be shot in those very stadiums where 1983 World Cup matches were played. The final will be shot at Lord’s cricket ground in London. It would be interesting to see on the big screen how Kapil Dev and his men, including Mohinder Amarnath, Krishnamachari Srikkanth and Balwinder Singh Sandhu, managed to win the tournament.”