Ghoomer(2023)
Anina, a young woman batting prodigy, loses her right hand in an unfortunate accident on the eve of her international cricketing debut. An unsympathetic, failed and frustrated cricketer enters her life, gives her a new dream and transforms her fate by the most innovative training, to make her play for the Indian cricket team again, as a bowler.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 18 August 2023
- Director
- R. Balki
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- 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.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ghoomer
Cast reunions in this film: Amitabh Bachchan & Abhishek Bachchan (9 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & R. Balki (4 films together), and Amitabh Bachchan & Amit Trivedi (4 films together).
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.