Ranveer Singh will star as former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev in a film on the 1983 Cricket World Cup, which was India's first time winning the title. It will be directed by Kabir Khan. Kirti Azad, who was part of the winning team, tweeted, "Welcome @RanveerOfficial for playing #KapilDev in the film made on 1983 World Cup victory, proudest day."