Ammy Virk to play Balvinder Singh Sandhu in Ranveer Singh-starrer '83'

Punjabi actor Ammy Virk plays the bowler in Kabir Khan’s upcoming sports drama with Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev

Kabir Khan’s '83', with Ranveer Singh playing Kapil Dev, inspired by Team India’s first World Cup win, has locked another cast member. Ammy Virk who played the lead in popular Punjabi films like 'Bambukat' and 'Qismat', will make his Bollywood debut with this sports drama.Ammy will reprise the role of fast bowler Balvinder Singh Sandhu who delivered the most memorable ball in the final match, castling West Indian Gordon Greenidge with a devastating in-swinger. Interestingly, Sandhu is also coaching Ranveer and the actor recently shared a picture with his coach from a practice session. One of the producers, Madhu Mantena, is delighted to have Ammy on board. “We are in the process of casting and will rope in actors from film industries across India in the true spirit of the film.” The film will be shot in four months, from May to August.