The 34-year-old actor Addinath M. Kothare is a popular face in the Marathi film industry. He is not just an actor, but he has also produced two films as well. Son of filmmaker-actor Mahesh Kothare, this handsome hunk is all set to make his Bollywood debut with Ranveer Singh starrer 83. Yes, Addinath has been roped in Kabir Khan’s directorial. Ranveer Singh starrer '83 Gets a New Addition, South actor R Badree to Play Sunil Valson.

Addinath M. Kothare would be essaying the role of Dilip Vengsarkar, the film which is based on India’s win in 1983 Cricket World Cup. The former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar was also known as Colonel. The successful batsman couldn’t play the finals after he was injured while facing a bouncer by West Indian cricketer Malcolm Marshall, known to be one of the finest and fastest pacemen. In an interview to TOI Addinath shared how he was finalised for the role. Ranveer Singh's '83 Gets Two New Cast Members, Harddy Sandhu & Saqib Saleem Will Play These Characters In The Film.

Addinath Kothare was quoted saying, “It happened in July last year. I had returned from the shoot of Paani, my debut film as a director in Marathi, in which I was also the hero. Luckily, my look for that film required me to sport a moustache. I got a call to audition for an ad film, which I didn’t get, but the same agency called me again, the very next day, to audition for 83. I think it was because of my moustache that they thought I could pass off as Dilip Vengsarkar of yore. The audition was very strange: They asked me to imitate Dilip sir and the reference video was of the press conference for the announcement of the film. He was talking to the press and I had 15 minutes to prepare and match his body language. I gave it a shot, and they seemed to like it. I was jumping with joy; it was like a moment of victory for me because I had landed a role in a Kabir Khan film. Also, I was getting an opportunity to emulate moments and a person who is etched deeply in the minds of cricket lovers in India.”

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It was recently announced that south actor R Badree has also landed a role in Kabir Khan’s 83. He’d would be seen playing the role of Sunil Valson. Produced by Reliance Entertainment, the film is slated to hit the big screens on April 10, 2020. We just can’t wait to see some behind the scenes pictures and videos of this project and of course the look of the star cast.

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