Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma passed away on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack at 66. The cast of 83 mourned the loss of the late cricketer. Actor Jatin Sarna, who will portray him in Kabir Khan directorial 83, shared a heartfelt Instagram post to pay tribute to the sports icon.
Sharing memories with a late cricketer on Instagram, Sarna wrote, “This is not done sir, no not fair and god you too not fair. Yashpal sir can’t believe, you cannot leave so soon abhi toh paari baaki thi, Abhi toh mulakaat baaki thi aapke ghar aana tha milne mujhe, Saath mai film dekhni thi aapke, aapke expression dekhne thae.. Yash paah yash paah karke chillana tha sabne sabko pata chalna tha kon hai ye sher, sir….@yashpalsharmacricketer you will be remembered, History will never forget you.”
Ranveer Singh, who will be seen as Kapil Dev in the movie, commented on the emotional Instagram post with a series of broken heart emojis.
The official Instagram handle of 83 the film also paid respect to the late cricketer as it shared a photo of him on their timeline. “Yashpal ji, your contribution towards making the entire nation proud will always be remembered. Our deepest condolences to family and friends. Rest in peace paaji,” the caption read.
83′, directed by Kabir Khan, delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic multiple times and is expected to release later this year.
Images Credit: Instagram \ Jatin Sarna, Ranveer Singh, 83, Yashpal Sharma.
