Former cricketer Virender Sehwag gave his thoughts on Ghoomer, a film featuring Saiyami Kher as a paraplegic cricketer and Abhishek Bachchan as her coach.
Sehwag stated in a video released by Amitabh Bachchan, who also appears in the film, that he loved seeing a sports drama about cricket after a long time. He also stated that he never respected spinners and gave his coach a deaf year, adding that the film will undoubtedly make one cry.
He said in Hindi, “Yesterday, I watched Goomer and loved it. I enjoyed watching a film based on cricket after a long time. The film has not just cricket but emotions as well. It will help you understand the struggles of a sportsperson and how it only elevates after coming back from an injury. It is on another level. I don’t respect a spinner but the way Saiyami spun the ball it was amazing. I never listened to my coach either but with Abhishek’s acting, you will have to listen to him. Just like Amitabh Bachchan said, even I am saying I love this game. Take a lot of tears with you because this film will make you cry.”
The film, directed by R Balki and starring Angad Bedi, Ivanka Das, and Shabana Azmi, is due to open in theatres on August 18 (today).
The film aims to be a cinematic masterpiece that weaves emotion, drama, and pure pleasure into an uplifting human triumphant story over all odds.
In Ghoomer, Abhishek plays a coach whose life takes an unexpected turn when he meets a paraplegic sportsperson, played by the great Saiyami Kher. Their journey together takes place against the backdrop of societal issues and personal struggles, all while being guided by filmmaker R. Balki’s remarkable storytelling talent. The teaser also had a brief appearance by star Amitabh Bachchan.
