PeepingMoon.com had informed its readers on Sunday that Deepika Padukone will play the role of Kapil Dev's wife Romi Dev in Kabir Khan's '83 starring Ranveer Singh and will also get the co-producer credit. The actress was offered the role of Romi Dev months ago but Deepika, who was busy with Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak in which she plays acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, took her time arriving at a decision.
Now, the actress has spoken about the film, her role and her first film with Ranveer after their wedding. When asked if the dynamics between Ranveer and him as actors will change after their wedding, the actress said, "When you are in the business of movies, you are playing a character. Of course, all of this is yet to play out, but at the end of the day, you are essaying a role, and at that point, you are not thinking whether your co-actor is your husband, brother or someone you know closely. All you try to do is, be honest in that moment. The personal equation doesn’t spill over into the workspace. I can’t think of anyone else who could do justice to the role (of Kapil Dev), but if there was someone else playing him in the film, and not Ranveer, I would still do my part. This isn’t coming from a personal equation, but from my passion and enthusiasm for the film."
When asked if the actress intends to spend some time with Romi Dev in order to get into her character, she answered, "There isn’t a lot of material available on her. I have met her a few times, including our wedding reception, and I have interacted with her socially over the years. I am also referring to whatever material the director’s team has sent across to me. My parents have known their family for many years. So, I feel I know her and hope that she is proud and happy with the film. I intend to connect and spend some time with her before I start filming to be able to understand her perspective better."
Asked her if she will be sporting Romi’s chic boy-cut hairdo for the part and she said, "Well, you will have to wait and watch!"
(Source: Bombay Times)
