New Delhi: Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk, who is best-known for his performances in Punjabi films such as Harjeetaand Angrej and has delivered hit songs like Nikka Zaildar and Qismat, has been zeroed in to play role of bowler Balvinder Singh Sandhu in Kabir Khan's sports drama '83, which features Ranveer Singh in lead role.

The makers of film announced news by sharing a post on social media on Wednesday.

"Punjabi star Ammy Virk is all set to play Balwinder Singh Sandhu, man who changed game in '83 World Cup final," read caption on post.Ammy Virk, who makes his Bollywood debut with '83, announced his association with project on his Twitter account and wrote: "Sat Shri Akaal.

Thanks everyone for so much love I am going to make my Bollywood debut.

Shukar waheguru ji da" In his post, Qismat singer tagged films' director Kabir Khan and film's lead actor Ranveer Singh and added, "Thank you so much."Take a look at Ammy Virk's post here:  A few days ago, Ranveer Singh, who will be seen playing role of Kapil Dev in film, shared a picture from his training session on his Instagram profile and wrote: "And glorious journey begins."  As part of his preparatory sessions for film, Ranveer Singh visited Lord's Cricket Ground last year.

He also shared pictures with Sachin Tendulkar and director Kabir Khan.

ICYMI, this is what we are referring to:  '83 is based on India's iconic win at 1983 Cricket World Cup.

The film will be directed by Kabir Khan and it will be produced by Reliance Entertainment.

The film will hit screens on March 10, 2020.