Saiyami Kher: Proud of 'Ghoomer's' Role in Celebrating Female Empowerment
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Synopsis
Actress Saiyami Kher expresses her pride in 'Ghoomer' being featured at a festival in Uzbekistan that honors strong female characters, marking a significant moment in her career and in cinema.
Key Takeaways
- Saiyami Kher expresses pride in 'Ghoomer's' festival screening.
- The film showcases strong female characters.
- Uzbekistan has a rich appreciation for Indian cinema.
- Collaboration between India and Uzbekistan is significant.
- The narrative focuses on overcoming adversity in sports.
Mumbai, March 19 (NationPress) Actress Saiyami Kher feels immense pride as “Ghoomer” was showcased at a festival in Uzbekistan that honors strong female characters.
The Embassy of India in Tashkent recently organized a grand Film Festival celebrating International Women’s Day. Among a remarkable selection of films, “Ghoomer” was chosen for a special premiere at the event.
Sharing her enthusiasm, Saiyami stated: “‘Ghoomer’ is not merely a film for me; it’s an emotion.”
She continued: “The experience of portraying a differently-abled athlete who overcomes every obstacle to chase her dreams was transformative, and I’m thrilled that the film was presented at such a significant festival, making my presence there truly incredible.”
The actress noted that Uzbekistan harbors a profound appreciation for Indian cinema.
“This exceptional collaboration between our two nations, fueled by our mutual love for films, is genuinely special.”
Expressing her joy, she revealed: “As an actor, being part of a festival that celebrates strong female characters fills me with immense pride. I was thrilled to spend the entire week engaging with audiences and celebrating empowering cinema.”
“Ghoomer” features Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, Shabana Azmi, and Angad Bedi. Directed by R. Balki, the film had its world premiere as the opening feature at the 12th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in 2023.
The narrative revolves around a young cricketing talent, Anina, who tragically loses her right hand just before her international debut. A former cricketer enters her life, offering renewed hope. Through innovative training, she adapts to become a bowler for the Indian cricket team, creating a novel bowling style.
