Deepika Padukone has an extended cameo in 83 wherein she plays the role of Kapil Dev's wife Romi Dev. The actor has reunited with her husband and actor Ranveer Singh in the film and he is playing the former Indian skipper who led the country's cricket team in winning their first World Cup in 1983. Deepika is also co-producing the film which is directed by Kabir Khan. Now, the filmmaker is all praises the actor-producer.

He stated, "As we started filming, with every scene that Deepika performed I could see how an actor can truly begin to embody the character she is playing. There's a certain ease with which Deepika acts there are no demands, there are no crutches. In fact, on the days that I was shooting with Deepika, I was more of an audience than a director.

Kabir further shared, "I would sit excitedly in front of the monitor and see Romi Dev come alive. Plus, her infectious smile not only lights up the screen but also makes the set come alive with joyful energy. And in the months that followed, I also saw the greatest quality that any artist can have, courage. Deepika is brave not only in her professional choices but also in the choices she makes about what she stands for. And that bravery, I salute!"

83 was all set to hit the screens on April 10, 2020. However, due to the coronavirus lockdown, the release of the film has been postponed indefinitely.