Saiyami Kher Ecstatic as Ghoomer Re-releases, Calling India Women’s World Cup Win ‘Surreal Timing’

Actor Saiyami Kher is on cloud nine, not just for the Indian women’s cricket team’s historic World Cup victory, but also because her cricket-centric film, Ghoomer, is being re-released in theatres to celebrate the monumental triumph. The actor, a real-life cricket enthusiast and former state-level player, described the confluence of the real-life victory and the film’s second theatrical run as having “surreal” timing.

Witnessing History Live

Kher, who starred as the determined cricketer Anina Dixit in the R. Balki directorial, was among the select few to witness the World Cup finals live at the D.Y. Patil Stadium. This was the very stadium where parts of Ghoomer were shot, creating a powerful, full-circle moment for the actor.

“I am still so overwhelmed with the win of the girls,” Kher shared. “That night itself, R Balki sir messaged that he’s going to try and do this (re-release). It’s a film through which we wanted to celebrate cricket and women, and I feel the timing is great.”

The actor vividly recounted the emotional atmosphere at the stadium, noting that it was a deeply moving experience for everyone present. She highlighted the significance of the victory for women’s sports in India, calling it a “turning page” that will inspire future generations.

Ghoomer as a Tribute to Resilience

The decision to re-release Ghoomer, which originally hit screens in August 2023, is a direct tribute to the grit, grace, and glory of the Indian women’s team. The film’s narrative—the inspiring journey of a young cricketer who overcomes a career-threatening injury with the help of her coach (played by Abhishek Bachchan)—mirrors the themes of determination and resilience demonstrated by the World Cup-winning squad.

Director R. Balki echoed this sentiment, stating that Ghoomer was always intended as a tribute to women’s cricket and its players. The fact that the women in blue achieved their historic victory at the same stadium where the fictional story was filmed adds an almost cinematic layer of destiny to the re-release.

For Saiyami Kher, who poured extensive physical and emotional effort into perfecting the role—including learning to bowl left-handed—the film’s return to theatres is a deeply personal validation. She hopes the re-release will further amplify the message of hope and fighting spirit that the film embodies, inspiring countless young girls to pick up a bat or ball. The timing, indeed, ensures that the film’s message resonates with the peak of national pride and celebration for women in Indian sports.