Mumbai, Dec 23 : Boman Irani, who plays Indian Test wicket keeper-turned-BBC commentator Farokh Engineer in ’83’, says India’s 1983 World Cup win on June 25, 1983, was a big day for Indian cricket, and probably a bigger day for the self-confidence of Indians.
The actor shared a video montage on Instagram.The clip features lead actor Ranveer Singh, director Kabir Khan and him from Lord’s, the Mecca of cricket.
“The #83 #worldcupvictory was a big day for Indian cricket, and probably a bigger day for Indian confidence and self-belief in general.This is the place where it all erupted for all of us.I finally went there years later to absorb the afterglow,” he wrote.
Irani added: “The feeling was charged, magical and emotional.Was with the always charged, magical and emotional @ranveersingh for company.Thanks @kabirkhankk for doing this.The country needed to be reminded.@83thefilm @homeofcricket.”Meanwhile, Saqib Saleem, who will be seen portraying the 1983 vice-captain (and Man of the Match in both the semi-finals and finals), Mohinder ‘Jimmy’ Amarnath, shared a picture on Instagram, making a patriotic statement by leaving his signature on the Tricolour.In his caption, he simply said: “83 (India map and heart emoji) @83thefilm.”
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Boman Irani: Big day for Indian cricket, bigger day for Indian confidence
Irani said, “The feeling felt charged, magically and emotionally.I was with @ranveersingh, who is always charged and magical.Thank you @kabirkhankk, for this.It was necessary to remind the country.@83thefilm @homeofcricket.”
Saqib saleem shared an Instagram picture, in which he was seen as Mohinder “Jimmy” Amarnath’s 1983 vice-captain.He also made a patriotic statement, leaving his mark on the Tricolour.
He captioned the image with: @83thefilm “83” (Indian map and heart Emoji).
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