Stars of 83: Tahir Bhasin was standing exactly like I did, then realised he's playing me - Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar said he saw a few shots of the film '83' and was highly impressed with actor Tahir Bhasin's portrayal of him in Kabir Khan's directorial venture.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is waiting with bated breath to see how actor Tahir Bhasin essays his role in Kabir Khan's film, 83, the legendary cricketer told India Today on Wednesday. From Kapil to Ranveer, real to reel! The greatest cricket victory reloaded. Stars of 83!@RanveerOfficial @therealkapildevWatch the conversation with @sardesairajdeep at 6 PM. #Promo pic.twitter.com/VLLPP7q4jy The emotions of June 25,1983 as captured on cinema and in real life with all the cricketers and actors on one platform. Where the players and actors cry and laugh together . Don’t miss it. @IndiaToday 6 pm (missing only Yashpal sir ) #83 @RanveerOfficial @therealkapildev pic.twitter.com/JfzXO8fUzR

Tahir Bhasin, who's acted in 7 Hindi movies so far, will be portraying the role of Sunil Gavaskar in the Bollywood biopic, which is based on India's historic triumph in the 1983 World Cup in England.