What is Ghoomer about?

Ghoomer is a sports drama film that tells the story of a paraplegic cricketer, played by Saiyami Kher, and her journey to the field.

What was the significance of Ghoomer's re-release after the Indian women's cricket team's World Cup victory?

The re-release was a tribute to the team's historic achievement, as the film's message of resilience and women in sports became even more relevant.

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Paraplegic Cricketer's Inspiring Journey to the Field

Q: How did Saiyami Kher prepare for her role in Ghoomer?

Saiyami underwent months of intense physical and emotional preparation, including learning to bowl and perform everyday tasks with her left hand after her character loses her right arm.

8 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Ghoomer, a sports drama, re-released as tribute to women's cricket
Saiyami Kher's intense preparation to play a paraplegic cricketer
Watching women command the sports field is "powerful"

Paraplegic Cricketer's Inspiring Journey to the Field

Two years after its initial release, the sports drama Ghoomer has been re-released as a tribute to the Indian women's cricket team's recent World Cup victory. Directed by R Balki, the film stars Saiyami Kher as a paraplegic cricketer and Abhishek Bachchan as her coach.

Saiyami reflects on the renewed relevance of Ghoomer, saying the re-release came as a surprise but a fitting way to celebrate the women's historic achievement. She underwent months of intense preparation, including learning to bowl and perform everyday tasks with her left hand after her character loses her right arm. The emotional journey was equally challenging, as Saiyami spent time with para-athletes to understand the experience of losing a limb.