R Balki directorial Ghoomer gears up for world premiere at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023
R Balki directorial Ghoomer gears up for world premiere at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023
The much-anticipated Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) returns for its 14th edition kicking-off from August 11th till 20th, 2023. The glitzy festival ensures enrapture audiences with an indelible opening night that sets the stage for an exceptional cinematic experience.
All set for one of its most impressive opening nights to date, R.Balki’s much-anticipated
‘Ghoomer’ emerges as the festival opener at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023.
The film featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, Angad Bedi, and Shabana Azmi, Ghoomer narrates a triumphant story of a paraplegic sportsperson portrayed by Saiyami Kher, who excels as a cricketer under the guidance of her coach, played by Abhishek Bachchan.
R Balki, is renowned for his emotionally charged narratives, and he has solidified his position as one of Indian cinema’s most powerful storytellers.
With the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne now garnering international recognition, the festival’s opening night on August 12th, 2023, is set to be an extraordinary event attended by the film’s esteemed cast and creators. This grand occasion marks the beginning of an awe-inspiring journey, showcasing the best of Indian cinema.
In a joint statement R Balki and Abhishek Bachchan state that it’s indeed an honour and pleasure for them that Ghoomer will be the opening film at the IFFM. Ghoomer is a story of turning adversity into an advantage. A story of innovation when faced with extermination. Ghoomer is a tribute to Sport and the reservoir of human resilience. It’s only fitting for a film that believes that ‘Sport makes life worth living’ to be launched in the Sport capital of the world, Australia, the land of the MCG. Welcome to the first preview of Ghoomer”.
Adding to this, Saiyami Kher says, she feels thrilled & extremely honoured that Ghoomer will be the opening film at IFFM. This is a film very very close to her heart. Playing a sport on screen was always her dream, which has been manifesting it since he started acting. He is happy that finally it has come true. For me, this film is much beyond the sport. It’s a story of triumph in extreme adversity. It has been the most physically and emotionally demanding film he has made. Feels extra special that people will be watching Ghoomer at IFFM for the first time. Couldn’t have asked for anything better coming to the land of the great Shayne Warne to showcase our film”.
This year, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is raising the bar even higher, presenting a lineup of exciting events at iconic venues across Melbourne. From the renowned Hammer Hamer Hall to the prestigious National Gallery of Victoria, these iconic locations will serve as the backdrop for a series of exhilarating festival events.
News Edit K.V.Raman
