Red Sea Film Festival Bollywood film '83' will have its world premiere

Red Sea Film Festival Bollywood film 83 will have its world premiere. The Indian filmmaker Kabir Khan's film '83' will have its international premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah on December 15.

According to Arab News, the Bollywood film will be released in public cinemas on December 24.

The premiere of the film 83 will be attended by actors and technicians as well as some important personalities including Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, Kapil Dev, captain of the 1983 World Cup winning Indian team, Mahendra Singh, then vice-captain of the team. Amarnath and legendary cricketer Sri Kant will be included.

Red Sea Film Festival Bollywood film '83' will have its world premiere

The film's director Kabir Khan has said that the opening of cinemas in Saudi Arabia is a great opportunity for filmmakers in India and around the world.

"I am very excited to have my new film premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah," Kabir Khan said in a statement.

Beginning the film's journey and delivering its story to the silver screen alongside Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and cricket legend Kapil Dev, according to the filmmaker, was like winning the World Cup for him.

Red Sea Film Festival Bollywood film '83' will have its world premiere

'83', starring Ranveer Singh, is based on the true story of Indian cricketer Kapil Dev, who won his first World Cup against the West Indies in 1983, captaining the Indian team at Lord's Ground in London.

Before making the film, the actors spent months training with cricketers to understand the intricacies of cricket in East England.

Red Sea Film Festival Bollywood film '83' will have its world premiere

"83 is a memorable film that will provide the best entertainment to the people of Jeddah and around the world," said Edward Ventrop, art director of the film festival.

Red Sea Film Festival Bollywood film '83' will have its world premiere

Red Sea Film Festival Bollywood film '83' will have its world premiere