`83: Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev lifts the World Cup trophy in new still from film

Ranveer Singh is set to play the role of the legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev who led India to its first Cricket World Cup victory back in 1983.

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on Saturday tweeted an image from a scene from his upcoming flick `83`, in which he is hosting the Cricket World Cup trophy.

Singh is set to play the character of the legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev who led India to its first Cricket World Cup victory back in 1983.

The sports-drama also stars Deepika Padukone in the lead role opposite Ranveer Singh.

The movie is being co-produced by Madhu Mantena, Sajid Nadiadwala, and Reliance Entertainment. Helmed by Kabir Khan, the movie is slated for release on April 10.