Xtra Time Web Desk: Former India cricketer Yashpal Sharma did not stay alive to see the screening of the film 83. The 1983 World Cup winning member died on Tuesday after suffering a massive heart attack. Had it not been the coronavirus pandemic, the Ranveer Singh starrer definitely would have been screened by now.
The actor who portrayed Yashpal Sharma in the film, Jatin Sarna paid a moving tribute to former crickete. ‘Sacred Games’ fame Jatin Sarna will be seen playing the role of Yashpal Sharma in Kabir Khan’s film 83.
“This is not done,” “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. Yas paah yash paah karke chillana tha sabne sabko pata chalna tha kon hai yeh sher, sir …..” wrote Jatin on his instagram post along with a few pictures of him with Yashpal Sharma.
He concluded, “@yashpalsharmacricketer you will be remembered, History will never forget you.”
Earlier, when Jatin had met Yashpal Sharma for the first time during the preparation of the film, he had shared the picture on his Instagram. He had said, “#Yashpalsharmacricketer “The guy who played fearlessly, having an eye of eagle and walk of lion..Punished bowlers unconventionally. A strong pillar of world cup 83 squad. An honour to play him in”
The team of the film ’83 also paid tribute to the late cricketer and wrote, “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.”