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Hope Film Makers and Saraswati Entertainment’s Ghoomer is the story of grit, determination and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Anina (Saiyami Kher) is an upcoming cricketer who wants to play for India. She is shortlisted in the team to represent India but a horrific road accident shatters her dream. Padam Singh Sodhi alias Paddy (Abhishek Bachchan) is an expert bowler who comes into her life like a messiah. Does Anina play in the Indian cricket team?
R. Balki, Rahul Sengupta and Rishi Virmani have penned a heartfelt story and a sensitive screenplay, both of which strike a chord in the viewer’s heart. The pace of the drama is fast and does not give the audience a chance to think. The best part of the drama is that it does not become morose and depressing despite the accident Anina meets with. Rather, the humorous happenings actually serve to keep the atmosphere one of fun and frolic notwithstanding the harsh reality. Of course, several of the jokes are subtle, and will be enjoyed by the classes more than the masses. The last part of the drama is devoted to the game of cricket, and it is so beautifully written that the audience would simply love it. The weak-hearted among the viewers would even feel a lump in their throat or shed tears in the last part of the drama on the cricket field. The trio’s dialogues are excellent and often bring a smile to the face.
Abhishek Bachchan does a phenomenal job as Padam Singh Sodhi. He is so natural that it doesn’t even look like he is acting. Saiyami Kher gives her cent per cent to the character of Anina. She makes the pains and joys of Anina identifiable for the audience. Shabana Azmi lends admirable support as Anina’s grandmother. She lends a lot of dignity to her character. Angad Bedi is endearing as Jeet. Ivanka Das is fantastic as Rasika. Shivendra Singh Dungarpur is natural in the role of Anina’s father. Piyush Rana (as Anina’s brother, Anuj) and Akshay Joshi (as Anina’s brother, Tishu) are both effective. Amitabh Bachchan is lovely as the commentator. Krishna Kotian (as the doctor) provides lovely support. Nyla Masood stands her own as the chairperson of the selection committee. Neroli Meadows (as the commentator), Pari Sharma (as young Anina), Bhagya Bhanushali (as young Jeet) and Sandesh Kulkarni (as the Hindi commentator) deliver fine performances. Samir Trimbakkar (as the physics professor), Rishi Khurana (as the Indian team’s coach), Rehan Shaikh (as the state coach), Preeti Aggarwal and Sumali (both as female selectors), Padmanabh Bind (as male selector More), Sumant Nutturkar and Jiten Jatania (as the male selectors), Mohit Kumar (as treasurer Bhavik), Nilesh Ranade (as the administrator), Siddharth Batkar (as the Indian assistant coach), Pooja Swar (as the Indian physiotherapist), and the rest lend able support.
R. Balki’s direction is wonderful. Without getting into the melodramatic space, Balki makes a very sensitive film which touches the heart. Amit Trivedi’s music is good but the absence of a hit music score is felt. Lyrics (Swanand Kirkire and Kausar Munir) are fantastic. Amit Trivedi’s background music is understated yet powerful. Vishal Sinha’s cinematography is first-rate. Vikram Dahiya’s stunts are appealing. Sandeep Sharad Ravade’s production designing and Nitin Wable and Paresh Mestry’s art direction are appropriate. Nipun Ashok Gupta’s editing is super-sharp.
On the whole, Ghoomer is a heartfelt film which entertains and engages. Yet, if the film does not realise its potential at the box-office, it will be because of its wrong release timing — sandwiched terribly between Gadar 2 (which is going super-strong) and the due-for-release-next-week Dream Girl 2.
Released on 18-8-’23 at Inox (daily 3 shows) and other cinemas of Bombay thru PEN Marudhar Cine Entertainment. Publicity: good. Opening: dull. …….Also released all over. Opening was weak everywhere.