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Ghoomer(2023)

7.7/10
Hindi134 mins

Ghoomer (2023) is a 134-minute Hindi film directed by R. Balki. Starring Saiyami Kher, Piyush Raina and Akshayy Joshi. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Ghoomer stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.

Director:R. Balki
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
Theatrical Release
18 August 2023
Director
R. Balki
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A young cricket star loses her right hand just before her big international debut. A bitter, failed former player steps in and trains her with a unique new method. He helps her reinvent herself as a bowler to play for India again.

She lost her arm. He gave her a new dream.

Film Details

7.7Rating
134Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date18 August 2023

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
survivalidentityfriendshipjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Saiyami Kher, Anina "Ani" Dixit in Ghoomer
Saiyami KherActor
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Piyush RainaActor
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Akshayy JoshiActor
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Shivendra Singh DungarpurActor
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Shabana Azmi, Anina's Grandmother in Ghoomer
Shabana AzmiActor

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ghoomer' refers to a specific cricket delivery that spins unexpectedly, mirroring the story's twist of fate.
  • Director R. Balki cast real-life cricketer Kieron Pollard in a cameo role to add authenticity to the cricket scenes.
  • Saiyami Kher, who plays the lead, underwent intensive training with a former Indian cricketer to master bowling left-handed.
  • The film's script was reportedly inspired by the true story of a disabled athlete, though it takes creative liberties.
  • It features a special appearance by legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, who has a brief but impactful role.
  • The movie was shot in actual cricket stadiums, including ones in Mumbai, to capture the genuine atmosphere of the sport.
  • Despite its sports drama genre, the film incorporates minimal CGI, relying on practical effects for most bowling sequences.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ghoomer

Self (commentator)-Padam "Paddy" Singh Sodhi9 films
Self (commentator)-Director4 films
Self (commentator)-Original Music Composer4 films

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