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Ranveer Singh's '83' Debuts In Netflix's Top 5 Movies Worldwide

Mumbai, March 31 - Ranveer Singh-fronted sports biopic, "83" has had an impressive debut on Netflix after completing its theatrical run. The Kabir Khan-directed lent in the top 5 most-watched non-English movies on Netflix worldwide. ## "83" movie was released in theaters worldwide on December 24 last year and was recently made available on OTT platforms - Disney Plus Hotstar and Netflix on March 21. In its opening week (March 21 - March 27) on Netflix, the movie got 10.5 million viewing hours and was the 4th most-watched movie on the streamer. ## Based on India's maiden cricket world cup triumph in 1983, "83" has been trending in the top 10 films in 20 countries. Among the Asian countries, the movie is the number 1 on Netflix in India, apart from Bahrain, Bangladesh, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates. It is also the number 1 movie in Africa's Mauritius. ## Meanwhile, the Swedish action thriller film, "Black Crab", which was released on March 18 directly on Netflix, garnered a massive 40.5 million viewing hours and remained the number 1 non-English movie on Netflix during the same week. "In Good Hands" and "Without Saying Goodbye" were number 2 and 3 with 28.93M and 13.85M viewing hours, respectively. ## Moving on to "83", the movie has had a decent outing at the box office. During its theatrical run, it grossed approx. 193 crores worldwide, however, due to the high stake involved in it, the movie was declared a box office flop. It was still the second highest-grossing Bollywood movie of 2022 at the worldwide box office after "Sooryavanshi". ## The movie is produced by Reliance Entertainment, Phantom Films, Vibri Media, KA Productions, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, and Kabir Khan Films. It also stars Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Adinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, and R. Badree. ##

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1291 days ago

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Ranveer Singh's '83' Crosses 'Jai Ho', 'Housefull 2 & 3', And More At The Worldwide Box Office

Mumbai, February 7 - Ranveer Singh-starrer cricket biopic, "83", has been struggling big at the Indian box office. The Kabir Khan-directed grossed approx Rs. 1.50 crores in its 7th weekend, pushing total domestic haul to Rs. 125 crores. ## The domestic box office of "83" is poor considering the fact that the movie cost over Rs. 220 crores in production. Overseas, "83" is the biggest Indian movie, released during the covid-19 pandemic. After 45 days, it has grossed approx Rs. 64 crores. The total worldwide gross for the film currently stands at Rs. 189 crores. ## Produced by Deepika Padukone, Kabir Khan, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Sajid Nadiadwala, and Reliance Entertainment, "83" may be a disappointing outing, it has still surpassed many Bollywood biggies at the worldwide box office. Check out the full list of highest-grossing Hindi films, here.## After the 7th weekend, "83" down Akshay Kumar-fronted "Housefull 2", which grossed Rs. 188.4 crores worldwide and Salman Khan-led "Jai Ho" (Rs. 186.37 crores). The movie also surpassed "Housefull 3" (Rs. 185.7 crores), "Stree" (Rs. 182 crores), and a few others. It also becomes the 64th highest-grossing Bollywood film at the worldwide box office. ## The makers of "83" should thank the recent postponements due to the 3rd covid-19 wave, which helped the movie to get a free run at the box office. It wouldn't have reached the current collection had there been competition with other films. The film's run will end with new releases "Badhaai Do" and Hindi dubbed Hindi version of Telugu movie "Khiladi" on February 11. ## Based on India's maiden Cricket World Cup win-led by Kapil Dev in 1983, the movie stars Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and Padukone as Romi Bhatia, Dev's wife, featuring an ensemble cast of Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Adinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, and R Badree in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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1324 days ago

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Makers Refuse Early OTT Release Plans For Ranveer Singh-Fronted '83'

Mumbai, January 6 - The makers of Ranveer Singh-fronted sports biopic, "83" have refused the plans of an early digital and satellite release. The movie is currently playing in theaters and in the second week of its box office run.## There were speculations that just like most of the films of 2021, "83" will also be premiered on OTT after 28 days of its theatrical run. However, refusing those speculations, Shibasish Sarkar, current CEO of Reliance Entertainment, took to Twitter and said that the movie will only be available on Digital and Satellite after 8 weeks of box office run globally. ## "Film 83 will be released on Digital platforms or Satellite Television at least after 8 weeks of theatrical run globally. @RanveerOfficial @therealkapildev @kabirkhankk @RelianceEnt", Sarkar tweeted. ## Film 83 will be released on Digital platforms or Satellite Television at least after 8 weeks of theatrical run globally. @RanveerOfficial @therealkapildev @kabirkhankk @RelianceEnt https://t.co/8T1pLvawTN— Shibasish Sarkar (@Shibasishsarkar) January 6, 2022 ## Directed by Kabir Khan, "83" is struggling to attract large footfalls at the box office, due to the restrictions on cinemas and the covid-19 pandemic. However, things are not all doom and gloom from its box office perspective as it has crossed Rs. 165 crores worldwide, including Rs. 110 crores gross in India. ## Based on India's maiden ODI cricket world cup triumph in 1983 under the leadership of legendary Kapil Dev, "83" stars Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev along with Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Adinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, and R Badree. ## The movie is produced by Reliance Entertainment in association with Phantom Films, Vibri Media, KA Productions, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, and Kabir Khan Films. It was released in theaters on December 24 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

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1336 days ago

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IANS Review: '83' delivers an unforgettable experience (IANS Rating: ****)

Film: '83' (Showing in theatres); Duration: 163 minutes. ## Director: Kabir Khan. Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Saqib Saleem, Neena Gupta, Boman Irani, Ammy Virk, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Adinath Kothare and Dhairya Karwa. ## IANS Rating: **** ## New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Director Kabir Khan's ‘83' is a recreation of a momentous event - the Indian cricket team's first-ever World Cup victory in 1983. Despite being predictable, the film offers an exhilarating and occasionally touching experience that has viewers leaving the auditorium caught up in an afterglow of excited patriotism. ## The film mounted like a brilliantly restored or recreated documentary, captures the three and a half months of - 'the may or may not win' drama, where the actors and few of the actual players seamlessly weave in and out of the narrative. ## The film focuses only on cricket and has everything that cricket fans could have possibly hoped for. The narrative- highlights and flashes the crucial matches and the moments in-between them, bringing back memories to the big screen after nearly 38 years. ## As you are transported back in time, you witness how the 'underdog' Indian team was treated with disdain, and despite all odds, how they emerged as winners. It is invigorating to witness the matches once again and your mood swings like Kapil's bat. You cheer for him when he creates history with a fabulous 175- not out against the Zimbabwe team, and your blood boils when you realise that the legendary game was not recorded on camera because BBC did not think it was important enough. ## What you see on screen is Kapil's charisma, the locker-room banter, the occasional tension and problematic behaviour between the teammates, the strategy they planned during the matches and above all, the anguish and thrills of the matches played during that unforgettable summer. ## Casting is another aspect of the film that could not have been better either. Ranveer with his prosthetic dentures- oddly resembles Kapil Dev, but he slips into his shoes effortlessly delivering a brilliant performance that tugs at the heartstrings. While he emulates the captain of the team, Saqib Saleem plays Mohinder Amarnath, Tahir Raj Bhasin essays Sunil Gavaskar, Jatin Sarna is Yashpal Sharma, Jiiva is K. Srikkanth, Harrdy Sandhu is Madan Lal, Nishant Dahiya is Roger Binny, Ammy Virk plays Balwinder Sandhu, Addinath Kothare is Dilip Vengsakar, Dhairya Karwa is Ravi Shastri, Chirag Patil is Sandip Patil. ## Boman Irani as the commentator Farrokh Engineer, Pankaj Tripathi as PR Man Singh, Neena Gupta as Kapil's caring and supportive mother, and Deepika Padukone as Kapil's wife Romi have their moments of on-screen glory. ## The film is astutely mounted, with ace production values. ## Overall, the narrative - like most of Kabir Khan's films - is unabashedly manipulative, but this one delivers a cinema experience one won't be able to forget about anytime soon. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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1337 days ago

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Sahil Khattar: Meeting Syed Kirmani was like encountering my lookalike

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) YouTuber, anchor and actor Sahil Khattar is making his Bollywood debut with the film '83', playing the character of the former wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani. The actor shares how his bald look made for a funny encounter with the cricketer when they met for the first time. ## Recalling his meeting with Kirmani, Sahil said in a conversation with IANS: "As we all can see that one common factor in both of us is our bald look. So when I met Kiri bhai for the first time, he reacted to me, saying, 'Are! Kiri bhai!'. I said to him, 'No sir, you are Kiri bhai.' He said, 'No, no sir, you are Kiri bhai, I am a lookalike'. And both of us started laughing out loud and then he hugged me."## Continuing his walk down memory lane, Khattar said; "It was such a delightful meeting followed by a conversation that offered me insights into the kind of personality Syed Kirmani is. Of course, the more I got to know him, the more I realised the responsibility I have taken up to portray him on-screen. But I can't thank my stars enough to give me this opportunity."## As Khattar played the wicket-keeper in the film, he admitted, the training part was the most painful one.## "Imagine the number of squats I had to do every single day!" Khattar said. "I am not a born sportsman and Kiri bhai and every player of the 1983 World Cup-winning team were trained cricketers. For a wicket-keeper, squatting, moving the body from one side to the other becomes their second nature. I was getting into that zone through training." ## He continued: "Honestly, after a point of time, I was feeling like I don't have my back and legs. It was so painful to hold and pose throughout the performance as an actor while squatting like a wicketkeeper! But eventually, when the final result came out, we all felt that it was worth the effort." ## Asked how his meeting with Kapil Dev turned out, Khattar said: "I tend to talk a lot and do all kinds of fun, games and 'masti', so after our meeting, Kapil sir said, 'Sahil is such a naughty boy!'." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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1339 days ago

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Ranveer Singh's Movie 83 Declared Tax-Free In Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 21, 2021: Ranveer Singh fronted '83, which narrates the story of the Indian cricket team’s victory at the 1983 world cup, is set to hit the screens on December 24. The advance booking for this sports drama began on Sunday, December 19. According to our report, the movie has recorded a decent advance booking trend but picking up really well now. ## Now the news is that the film has got Tax Free status in Delhi. This is joyous news for the producers, presenters, and exhibitors associated with the film and this will definitely help the business of the film in a long run. ## The Tax-free status means whatever collections the film gets in "Gross" will be counted in "Nett" figures without any tax. This will also mean the ticket rates of 83 will be down in the Delhi circuit(of course that depends upon makers) which will help the film to get some extra footfalls. ## The Kabir Khan directorial, advance booking of ’83 opened in national multiplex chains and recorded sales of around 15k, going by this figure, the movie could rake in 10 crores net advance before release. This sports drama will bank on the extended Christmas holiday and witness a decent boost in sales. ## This film also stars Apart from Ranveer, ’83 also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Adinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, and R Badree. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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1345 days ago

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Ranveer Singh's Movie 83 passed with 'U' certificate and ZERO cuts by the CBFC

Mumbai, Dec 15, 2021: Even before the lockdown has been imposed - the two most awaited Hindi films were 'Sooryavanshi' starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Rohit Shetty and '83' starring Ranveer Singh. ## Sooryavanshi has released on Diwali and did excellent business by bringing in all sections of an audience from masses to class audience. The film is still going well even after premiering on Netflix and is expected to finish its theatrical run with collections of over 196 Cr. ## Now the wait is for 83 which is the 2nd most important film for the Hindi film industry after Sooryavanshi. Recently, according to a source, 83 got a censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). ## “The film has been passed with a clean ‘U’ certificate. In short, it does not have a single cut. The makers anticipated this as it is a period sports drama and nothing is disturbing in the film." ## 83 is based on the Indian cricket team’s unbelievable victory in the 1983 World Cup. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film stars Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and Deepika Padukone as Kapil’s wife. Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Ammy Virk, Saqib Saleem, Hardy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, and others also feature in this flick. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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1360 days ago

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Ranveer Singh's '83' Trailer Becomes The Most Viewed Hindi Trailer In First 24-Hours

Mumbai, December 1 - The trailer of cricket biopic "83", starring Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, received a blockbuster response from the viewers. Released on November 30, the Hindi trailer of the film gained over 43 million views in the first 24-hours, which is a record in Bollywood. Currently, at the writing of this article, "83" has 46.5 million views on YouTube.## "83" is based on India's maiden cricket world cup triumph in 1983 and revolves around how the Kapil Dev-led Team India pulled off the unthinkable on the iconic Lord's cricket ground. The movie, directed by Kabir Khan, is seen as the potential Bollywood blockbuster of the year.## The movie is undoubtedly the finest cricket biopic is ever made in Indian cinema. The trailer becoming the most-watched in the first 24-hours is a clear indication of its anticipation among the fans. Earlier, the trailer Akshay Kumar-starrer "Sooryavanshi" was the most-watched Hindi trailer with 42.7 million in 24-hours (107.07M currently). "Sooryavashi" is Bollywood's first superhit film of the covid-19 pandemic era. ## Most Viewed Bollywood Trailers in 24 Hours -## - 83 - 43.25M## - Sooryavanshi - 42.7M ## - Zero - 40.5M## - Laxmii - 37.3M## - Baaghi 3 - 32M## Produced by Reliance Entertainment, Phantom Films, Vibri Media, KA Productions, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, and Kabir Khan Films, "83" will be released on December 24 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, also in 3D. Kamal Haasan and Akkineni Nagarjuna will present the film in Tamil, and Telugu respectively while Prithviraj and Kichcha Sudeepa take responsibility to release the Malayalam and Kannada versions.## The movie features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, along with Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Adinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, and R Badree.## ## Stay tuned...

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1361 days ago

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83 Trailer: Ranveer Singh As Kapil Dev's Team India Recreate The Glorious Moment Of India's Cricketing History

Mumbai, November 29 - After months of wait, the trailer of Ranveer Singh-led cricket biopic "83" was released on November 30th. Based on India's maiden cricket world cup triumph in 1983, the movie revolves around how the Kapil Dev-led Team India pulled off the unthinkable on the iconic Lord's cricket ground. ## The trailer takes us through the iconic moment which led to the foundation of the glorious cricketing history of India, which has now become a world-beater. Directed by Kabir Khan, "83" trailer gives an inside story of Team India's struggle to reach, first to the tournament, and then to beat the mighty West Indies side, which was considered invincible at that time, to script the history and put their names on the honors board. ## Produced by Reliance Entertainment, Phantom Films, Vibri Media, KA Productions, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, and Kabir Khan Films, "83" is one of the most anticipated films, which will be released on December 24 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Also in 3D. Kamal Haasan and Akkineni Nagarjuna will present the film in Tamil, and Telugu respectively while Prithviraj and Kichcha Sudeepa take responsibility to release the Malayalam and Kannada versions. ## The movie features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, along with Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Adinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, and R Badree.## ## Stay tuned...

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1361 days ago

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Ranveer Singh-Starrer '83' To Have Its World Premiere At Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Fest

Mumbai, November 29 - Ranveer Singh-fronted the upcoming cricket biopic, "83" will have its world premiere at the Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Film Festival (6-15 December). It will be the closing film of the festival on Dec. 15, where Deepika Padukone, Kapil Dev, and director Kabir Khan will be presented. ## Based on India's first world cup win in the 1983 ODI world cup, "83" will feature Ranveer Singh as the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, who led the Indian side to glory. The movie is presented by Reliance Entertainment, Phantom Films, and Kabir Khan Films, and will screen ahead of its release across the Gulf region on December 23 and worldwide release on 24 December.## Kabir Khan said (according to deadline), "I'm beyond excited to unveil "83" at the Red Sea International Film Festival, the opening of cinemas in Saudi Arabia is a fantastic opportunity for filmmakers in India and across the world. To go on this journey, and to bring the story to screen with legends, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and cricket icon Kapil Dev was like winning the world cup for me". ## Edouard Waintrop, Artistic Director of the inaugural RedSeaIFF added, "83 is such a monumental film that will capture the public imagination, in Jeddah and across the world. A true celebration of one of the greatest underdog stories in international sporting history, it continues to inspire generations of young people, and the incredible Hindi-language film is sure to do the same. We are thrilled to host the cast and crew, as well sporting icon Kapil Dev at the Red Sea International Film Festival for one of the most anticipated films of the year". ## Ranveer Singh had trained with real cricketers for months to understand the basics of the game and to fit in to play the iconic all-rounder on the big screen. It is arguably one of the most-awaited Hindi films, which is ready for release for a long time now. It features an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Pankaj Tripathi, Boman Irani, Nishant Dahiya, and Sahil Khattar in the roles of cricketers who played their part in the 1983 world cup. ## Stay tuned...

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1444 days ago

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Harrdy Sandhu: We Want Our Audience To Enjoy Every Second Of '83' Film

Mumbai, September 7, 2021: Ranveer Singh-led biographical sports drama film, "83" is one of the most-awaited Hindi films of the year. Directed by Kabir Khan, "83" has an ensemble cast including Punjabi singer-actor, Harrdy Sandhu, who will be seen portraying the role of former cricketer Madan Lal. ## Sandhu, who played cricket for over a decade as a fast bowler before an elbow injury forced him to give up this game in 2007, said that seeing the release of the movie getting delayed every few months impacts all. However, he stated that the team of "83" is ready to wait a little longer until the cinema returns to its regular capacity. ## "We've put in so much hard work and love into '83', and seeing its release delayed every few months does impact all of us but we also understand it's for the safety of our fans", Sandhu said in a chat with IANS on his 35th birthday. ## The singer-actor added, "We want our audience to enjoy every second of the movie and if we have to wait for it a little longer until operations return to their regular capacity, it doesn't upset us at all". ## "83" traces the story of India's first-ever cricket World Cup victory in 1983 under the leadership of former Indian captain Kapil Dev, played by Ranveer Singh. Despite getting delayed, Sandhu strongly believes that the film deserves a theatrical release, and only Reliance Entertainment and director Kabir Khan can give an exact release date. ## The movie was earlier scheduled for theatrical release on 10 April 2020 but was pushed to 25 December 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in November 2020, the film was again delayed to the first quarter of 2021 by makers seeing the worst occupancy report of audience towards theatres owing to the continuity of pandemic. ## It is jointly produced by Kabir Khan, Vishnuvardhan Induri, Deepika Padukone, and Sajid Nadiadwala and co-distributed by Reliance Entertainment. The movie stars Ranveer Singh as cricketer Kapil Dev, along with Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Pankaj Tripathi, Boman Irani, Nishant Dahiya, Sahil Khattar and Amrita Puri. ## Stay tuned...

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1475 days ago

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From 'Shershaah' And '83' To 'Maidaan' - Here Are Biopics That Will Bring Real-Life Heroes To Life

Mumbai, August 7, 2021: The biopics of real-life heroes have always attracted movie buffs. Be it Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Mary Kom, among others, these biopics have not only become a box office success but also have left a lasting impact on the viewers with the hard-fought success of these real-life heroes. ## Bollywood has always been passionate about making biopics that offer larger-than-life experiences. Continuing this trend, the Hindi film industry is all set to bring success stories to life with the upcoming biographical drama films. ## Here are some of the most-awaited biopics that every movie-lover is looking forward - ## Shershaah - The story of India's Kargil hero, Param Vir Chakra awardee, and army captain Vikram Batra, Shershaah promises to be a magical experience. Directed by Vishnuvardhan, Shershaah stars Sidharth Malhotra in a double role, as Batra and his identical twin brother Vishal while Kiara Advani plays the role of Dimple Cheema. The movie is produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions in association with Kaash Entertainment. It is scheduled to release on August 12 on Amazon Prime Video. ## Thalaivi - 'Thalaivi' is an upcoming biopic on the life of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and late actress J. Jayalalithaa. Kangana Ranaut, who plays the lead role, has impressed everyone with her convincing look as Thalaivi. It'll be interesting to see how the actress, a firebrand in her own right, essays the role of one of India's most powerful women politicians who was a lioness in her prime. Directed by A. L. Vijay, Thalaivi will release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. ## Gangubai Kathiawadi - Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi stars Alia Bhatt in the title role. The movie narrates the true story of young Ganga who in no time marks her own territory and becomes Gangubai – a madame in the red light area of Kamathipura. The biographical crime drama is based on the book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai' written by S. Hussain Zaidi. The movie boost with a solid cast led by supremely talented Alia and fans' can't wait to watch the movie on the big screens. ## 83 - A much-awaited biographical sports film directed by Kabir Khan, '83' stars Ranveer Singh as Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev. The film chronicles the glorious moments of the 1983 cricket World Cup, which India had won for the first time under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. '83' features an ensemble cast that includes Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Pankaj Tripathi, Boman Irani, Nishant Dahiya, Sahil Khattar, and Amrita Puri. ## Maidaan - Ajay Devgn is all set to bring back the golden era of Indian football (1952-1962) with the upcoming biopic 'Maidaan'. The film is based on legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, played by Ajay Devgn, who coached the Indian football team from 1950 to 1963. It is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Zee Studios and Bayview Projects LLP. As of now, the movie is slated for release on October 15, 2021. ## Dhyan Chand's biopic - Producer Ronnie Screwvala and director Abhishek Chaubey, who previously came together for the late Sushant Singh Rajpur starrer Sonchiriya, are collaborating again, this time with Premnath Rajagopalan as co-producer to bring the story of hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand, to the big screen. The biopic is yet to hit the floors but it is definitely one of the most-awaited biopics. Recently, the government of India also renamed India's highest sporting honor, Khel Ratna after Dhyan Chand. ## Stay tuned...