Deepika Padukone is set to assume the job of Kapil Dev's better half Romi Bhatia in 83. Deepika's genuine spouse Ranveer Singh is assuming the job of Kapil Dev in the film.

Deepika's dad Prakash Padukone is a previous Indian badminton player. He was positioned World No. 1  1980 and has been granted with Arjuna award in 1972 and the Padma Shri in 1982. Like her dad, Deepika too sought after a vocation in expert badminton however before long settled on acting.

Since Deepika originates from a games foundation and is having a fundamental influence in a games biopic – 83, the on-screen character should need to play a sportsperson on the extra large screen.

In discussion with Bombay Times, the on-screen character uncovered that she needs to play her dad Prakash Padukone on the wide screen. She stated, "I understand the gender issue. But if I had to play a sportsperson, then it would be him or any sports legend from that era. That's because of what they achieved in the circumstances, within the limited exposure and knowledge versus the kind of funds, facilities and visibility available to athletes today. But in spite of all that, to achieve that greatness and legendary status is commendable. Our yesteryear athletes inspire me."

Before 83, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have cooperated in three movies Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela (2013), Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Padmaavat (2018). Ranveer additionally completed an appearance job in Deepika's 2014 released film Finding Fanny.

In a prior meeting with Times of India, Deepika said that regardless of whether there was another person attempting the job of Kapil Dev, she would, in any case, play his wife Romi Bhatia.