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Ghoomer Returns to Theatres Nationwide Friday to Honor India Women’s World Cup Win

The tribute underscores the film’s connection to DY Patil Stadium and its themes of resilience that mirror the champions’ achievement.

Overview

  • Director R. Balki confirmed a nationwide re-release on November 7, positioning the film as a salute to the Indian women’s team.
  • Key scenes were shot at DY Patil Stadium, the same venue where India lifted the World Cup, a coincidence Balki framed as fiction meeting fact.
  • Ghoomer, first released in 2023, stars Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher in a sports drama about a cricketer overcoming a life-changing setback with a mentor’s guidance.
  • India defeated South Africa in a rain-delayed final at DY Patil Stadium, posting 298/7 before bowling out the visitors for 246, with standout displays by Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma.
  • Saiyami Kher shared that watching the victory at the film’s shooting venue felt like life coming full circle, calling Ghoomer the most special project of her career after intensive role preparation.