


The movie is expected to hit the screens by early next year.Get the latest from India & around the world. Directed by Kabir Khan, the movie will see Deepika play the role of Romi Dev, the better half of Kapil Dev. The movie is based on the Indian Cricket team and its mighty victory in the 1983 World Cup.The movie has an ensemble cast consisting of Saqib Saleem, Adinath Kothare, Chirag Patil, Hardy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Jatin Sarna, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Dinker Sharma, Jiiva, Sahil Khattar, Dhairya Karwa, Nishant Dahhiya, and R Badree. Other than Chhapaak, fans are awaiting her reunion with husband Ranveer Singh, in '83. The movie, starring Deepika Padukone in the lead, is directed by Meghna Gulzar. She also mentioned Deepika is someone who can take this narrative across borders and is perfect for the role of Draupadi.Chhapaak staring DeepikaOn the professional front, Deepika has completed the shooting of her next, Chhapaak. So this movie will give a new and fresh perspective and will also be very significant.The producer Mantena said, the uniqueness of this film is seeing the same story from the point of view of Draupadi, who is one of the most significant icons in our country's cultural history. She also mentioned that the 'Mahabharat' is popularly known for its mythological tales and cultural influence, many of life's lessons are also derived from the 'Mahabharat' but most often from its men.

She said that she truly believed that it is the role of a lifetime. Her second production, 'Mahabharat', will be seen through the eyes of Draupadi which will give a fresh take on the mythological tale. The movie will be made in a series of parts with the first one slated to release in Diwali 2021.According to reports, Deepika said that she was thrilled and honoured to be playing the role of Draupadi. Deepika turned producer with 'Chhapaak', a film inspired by the life of acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal.

She has reportedly teamed up with producer Madhu Mantena and will be producing the film too.
