Ghoomer is a sports drama film inspired by the true story of Karoly Takacs, a Hungarian shooter who lost his right arm in World War II but went on to win two Olympic gold medals. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan as Kabir Khan, a former cricketer who becomes a coach. He is tasked with training Rhea (Saiyami Kher), a young cricketer who has the potential to be a star. However, Rhea is struggling with her confidence and her ability to live up to the expectations of her family and her coaches. Kabir must help Rhea to overcome her fears and to believe in herself.
Ghoomer is a heartwarming story about the power of determination and the importance of never giving up on your dreams. The film is sure to inspire audiences of all ages.
Ghoomer Release Date
Ghoomer is set to be released in theaters on August 18, 2023.
Movie Story
Ghoomer is a sports drama film directed by R. Balki and produced by Ronnie Screwvala. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Saiyami Kher, and Angad Bedi. Ghoomer is inspired by the true story of Karoly Takacs, a Hungarian shooter who lost his right arm in World War II but went on to win two Olympic gold medals.
The film follows the story of Kabir Khan (Abhishek Bachchan), a former cricketer who becomes a coach. He is tasked with training Rhea (Saiyami Kher), a young cricketer who has the potential to be a star. However, Rhea is struggling with her confidence and her ability to live up to the expectations of her family and her coaches. Kabir must help Rhea to overcome her fears and to believe in herself.
Real Incident
The film is inspired by the story of Karoly Takacs, a Hungarian shooter who lost his right arm in World War II but went on to win two Olympic gold medals. Takacs was a promising shooter before the war, but he lost his arm in a training accident. However, he refused to give up on his dream of competing in the Olympics. He trained with his left arm and eventually qualified for the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. Takacs won the gold medal in the 50-meter free pistol event, becoming the first amputee to win an Olympic gold medal.
Cast
- Abhishek Bachchan as Kabir Khan, a former cricketer who becomes a coach
- Shabana Azmi as Bela, Kabir’s mother
- Saiyami Kher as Rhea, a young cricketer
- Angad Bedi as Ranveer, a cricket agent
Movie Budget
The budget of Ghoomer is estimated to be around Rs. 60 crore.
Some Other Details
- The film was shot in Mumbai, Rajasthan, and Goa.
- The music for the film is composed by Amit Trivedi.
- The film is scheduled to be released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.