Deepika’s role is a tribute

ACTRESS Deepika Padukone on Wednesday unveiled her look as Romi Dev, wife of cricket legend Kapil Dev, in the film 83. She said the film was an ode to every woman who puts her husband’s dream before her own.

In the photo, she is dressed in a black top and peach pleated skirt, and sporting a short hairdo. She is seen smiling at actor Ranveer Singh, who plays Kapil in the film.

Padukone captioned it: “To be able to play a small but significant part, in a film that captures one of the most iconic moments in sporting history, has been an absolute honour.”

“I’ve seen, very closely, the role a wife plays – in the success of her husband’s professional and personal aspirations – in my mother, and 83, for me, in many ways, is an ode to every woman who puts her husband’s dream before her own,” added the daughter of badminton star Prakash Padukone.

Director Kabir Khan, shared: “I have always thought of Deepika as a phenomenal actress and when I was thinking of casting for Romi Dev’s role, I could only think of her. Romi has a disarmingly charming and positive energy, and Deepika has captured that with perfection.”

“Her easy chemistry with Ranveer will also greatly help in portraying the relationship that Kapil Dev and Romi share. I’m delighted that Deepika has been such an integral part of our journey for 83,” added the director about Deepika, who is married to Ranveer in real life.

The film is produced by Padukone, Khan, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Sajid Nadiadwala, Phantom Films, Reliance Entertainment and 83 Film Ltd.

The Reliance Entertainment and PVR Pictures film is slated to release in April, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.