Ghoomer

Ghoomer (lit. 'Spinner') [lower-alpha 1] is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film written and directed by R. Balki.[3] It stars Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, Shabana Azmi and Angad Bedi.[4]

Ghoomer
Threatical release poster
Directed byR. Balki
Written byR. Balki
Rahul Sengupta
Rishi Virmani
Produced byRakesh Jhunjhunwala
Abhishek Bachchan
Gauri Shinde
Ramesh Pulapaka
Anil Naidu
StarringShabana Azmi
Abhishek Bachchan
Saiyami Kher
Angad Bedi
CinematographyVishal Sinha
Edited byNipun Ashok Gupta
Music byAmit Trivedi
Production
companies
Hope Film Makers
Saraswati Entertainment
Amitabh Bachchan Corporation
Distributed byPen Marudhar Entertainment
Release dates
  • 12 August 2023 (2023-08-12) (IFFM)
  • 18 August 2023 (2023-08-18) (Worldwide)
Running time
134 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹20 crore
Box office₹6.05 crore [2]

The film had its World Premiere as the opening film at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on 12 August 2023[5] and was released theatrically in India on 18 August 2023.[6][7][8]

Synopsis

Anina, a young batting prodigy, loses her right hand in an accident. An unsympathetic, failed cricketer gives her new hope, trains her with unconventional techniques, to turn her fate around. Ghoomer is a new style of bowling they invent...[9]

Cast

Production

The film started in 2021 and was wrapped in June 2022.[10][11]

Music
Ghoomer
Soundtrack album by
Amit Trivedi
Released10 August 2023
Recorded2022
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length15:43
LanguageHindi
LabelZee Music Company
Amit Trivedi chronology
Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway
(2023)		 Ghoomer
(2023)		 TBA
Official audio
Ghoomer - Full Album on YouTube

The music of the film is composed by Amit Trivedi while lyrics written by Kausar Munir and Swanand Kirkire.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ghoomer"Kausar MunirDipakshi Kalita, Altamash Faridi3:46
2."Dil Dum Chhalla"Kausar MunirVarun Jain3:45
3."Taqdeer Se Taqraa"Swanand KirkireMika Singh4:00
4."Purnaviram"Swanand KirkireAmit Trivedi, Rupali Moghe4:12
Total length:15:43

Reception

Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote "A poignant and powerful tale of human resilience".[12] Zee Media Bureau reviewed the film and wrote "Abhishek Bachchan Hits All The Right Chords".[13] In a review, Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times wrote "Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher's stellar acts will move you".[14] Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost rated 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher’s powerful performances will leave you awestruck".[15]

In a review, Toshiro Agarwal of Times Now wrote "Saiyami Kher, Abhishek Bachchan Film Is An Inspiring Journey Of Resilience And Triumph".[16]

Note
  1. In Hindi "Ghoomna" means spin and "er" suffixe add to it from English, that's why "Ghoomer" translates to "Spinner."

References
  1. "Ghoomer". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  2. "ghoomer box office collection". Bollywood Hungama. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  3. "'Ghoomer': Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher's first look motion poster out". The Hindu. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  4. "'Lefty hai? Left hi hai': Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher's first look from Ghoomer out, film to hit theatres on Aug 18". The Indian Express. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  5. "Abhishek Bachchan-R Balki's 'Ghoomer' to open Indian Film Festival of Melbourne". India Today. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  6. "Ghoomer: Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher's Film To Release on August 18; Makers Reveal Trailer Update With New Promo Video – WATCH". Latest LY. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  7. "Ghoomer motion poster: Saiyami Kher determined to play cricket with one hand, Abhishek Bachchan is her coach". Hindustan Times. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  8. "R Balki's 'Ghoomer' to hit screens on August 18". The Print. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  9. "Bollywood News: Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher Look Promising In 'Ghoomer' First Look Motion Poster". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  10. "Shabana Azmi wraps shoot of Abhishek Bachchan-led 'Ghoomer". The Times of India. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  11. "R Balki directorial sports drama 'Ghoomer' to kick-off Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in August". The Economical Times. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  12. "Ghoomer Movie Review : A poignant and powerful tale of human resilience". The Times Of India. 17 August 2023.
  13. "Ghoomer Movie Review: Abhishek Bachchan Hits All The Right Chords". Zee News. 18 August 2023.
  14. "Ghoomer review: Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher's stellar acts will move you". Hindustan Times. 17 August 2023.
  15. "Ghoomer Movie Review: Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher's powerful performances will leave you awestruck". firstpost.com. 18 August 2023.
  16. "Ghoomer Movie Review: Saiyami Kher, Abhishek Bachchan Film Is An Inspiring Journey Of Resilience And Triumph". Times Now. 17 August 2023.
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