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Ghoomer to re-release in theatres after Team India`s world cup win

Ghoomer to re-release in theatres after Team India`s world cup win

As India celebrates the historic World Cup victory of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, the spirit of cricket and inspiration return to the big screen with Ghoomer, the critically acclaimed sports drama directed by R Balki. Starring Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher, Ghoomer is set for a special theatrical re-release this Friday, November 7th, 2025, in celebration of the nation’s enduring love for the game. What is Ghoomer about? Originally released on August 18, 2023, Ghoomer tells the powerful and emotional story of a cricketer who defies all odds and disabilities, guided by a coach who refuses to let her give up. Directed by R Balki and produced by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Abhishek Bachchan, Gauri Shinde, Wg Cdr Ramesh Pulapaka (Retd) and Anil Naidu, the film beautifully captures resilience, mentorship, and the indomitable spirit that defines Indian cricket. R Balki on the re-release Speaking about the re-release, director R Balki said, “I’m thrilled that Ghoomer is releasing again to celebrate the incredible achievement of our women cricketers. Ghoomer was always a tribute to women’s cricket and …

POLL RESULT: Fans have decided which Abhishek Bachchan film on OTT is their favorite and the winner is THIS classic

POLL RESULT: Fans have decided which Abhishek Bachchan film on OTT is their favorite and the winner is THIS classic

Abhishek Bachchan’s impressive filmography boasts of several hit films, some of which have finally made their way to OTT platforms. In a recently conducted poll, Pinkvilla asked fans to vote for their favorite movies of Junior Bachchan that continue to entertain them, even today. Well, the winner is Mani Ratnam’s classic hit, Guru. In the poll conducted on March 13, 2025, fans were given five options and asked to vote for their favorite Abhishek Bachchan movie on OTT. The options were I Want To Talk, Ghoomer, Guru, Happy New Year, and Dhoom 3. Among them, nearly 65% of people voted for Guru, making it the winner of this interactive poll. To refresh your memory, it’s a cult classic hit that was released in 2007. Directed and co-written by Mani Ratnam, the drama film stars Abhishek along with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, R. Madhavan, and Vidya Balan. Taking the second spot is the 2023 sports drama film, Ghoomer. Nearly 17% of voters touted the movie as their favorite film to watch on OTT. Written and …

R Balki Bags The Best Director Jury Award For Ghoomer | Throwback

R Balki Bags The Best Director Jury Award For Ghoomer | Throwback

Here’s a look back at the 2024 News18 Showsha Reel Awards, where R Balki The Best Director Jury Award For Ghoomer. Watch the video to relive these unforgettable moments! bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/c/SHOWSHAIndiaFollow Showsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showsha_/Follow Showsha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/showshaFollow Showsha on X: https://x.com/news18showshaFollow Showsha on Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/6YeotZeyMore entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:https://www.news18.com/entertainment Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

POLL: Ahead of Be Happy, vote for your most favorite Abhishek Bachchan film on OTT; I Want To Talk to Guru

POLL: Ahead of Be Happy, vote for your most favorite Abhishek Bachchan film on OTT; I Want To Talk to Guru

Abhishek Bachchan has consistently wowed audiences with his performances, proving his versatility as an actor. As he prepares for his upcoming film Be Happy, Pinkvilla has created a poll to determine which of his past films left the biggest impact. Cast your vote now! Vote for your most favorite Abhishek Bachchan film on OTT Ahead of Abhishek Bachchan’s Be Happy release, Pinkvilla has created a poll to find out which of his films impressed you the most. Vote now! 1. I Want To Talk Abhishek Bachchan’s I Want to Talk is a touching drama about a single father battling cancer while mending his strained bond with his teenage daughter.  Directed by Shoojit Sircar and written by Ritesh Shah, the film beautifully captures love, loss, and redemption. Starring Ahilya Bamroo and Johnny Lever alongside Abhishek, it premiered on November 22, 2024. Catch the heartfelt story now on Amazon Prime Video. 2. Ghoomer R. Balki’s Ghoomer is an inspiring sports drama featuring Saiyami Kher as Anina, a talented cricketer whose dreams shatter after losing her right hand …

I Want To Talk box office collection day 1: Abhishek Bachchan film opens at only ₹25 lakh, much less than Ghoomer | Bollywood

I Want To Talk box office collection day 1: Abhishek Bachchan film opens at only ₹25 lakh, much less than Ghoomer | Bollywood

Nov 23, 2024 07:21 AM IST I Want To Talk box office collection day 1: The film didn’t open with good numbers on Friday. It is based on a real-life story. I Want To Talk box office collection day 1: The film, helmed by Shoojit Sircar, didn’t open with good numbers in India. As per Sacnilk.com, it earned less than ₹1 crore on Friday. Produced by Rising Sun Films and Kino Works, the slice-of-life drama hit the screens worldwide on November 22. (Also Read | I Want To Talk review: Abhishek Bachchan shines in Shoojit Sircar’s drama about mortality) I Want To Talk box office collection day 1: Abhishek Bachchan in a still from the film. I Want To Talk box office The film earned only ₹25 lakh nett in India as per early estimates. I Want To Talk had an overall 7.44% Hindi occupancy on Friday. I Want To Talk, which starred Abhishek Bachchan in the lead role, earned even less than his last theatrical release Ghoomer (2023). It had earned ₹85 lakh as …

Pad Man director R. Balki heavily criticizes recent blockbusters in Bollywood, calling them ‘damn boring’ and ‘worst films’

Pad Man director R. Balki heavily criticizes recent blockbusters in Bollywood, calling them ‘damn boring’ and ‘worst films’

Renowned filmmaker R. Balki is known for his films like Pad Man, Paa, and Cheeni Kum. During a recent conversation, the veteran director talked about the blockbusters in the past few years and mentioned that they were the “worst” and “damn boring” films. While speaking at an event at MIT World Peace University in Pune, R. Balki shared his two cents on the recently released successful films. He mentioned that the “blockbusters” that have happened in the last 4–5 years have been the “worst films.” “I’m just saying, not only from an intellectual or an artistic point of view but also from the old entertainment, ‘masala, paisa vasool’ kind of a feel. Also, they’re damn boring,” he stated. Balki further continued by drawing a comparison from iconic Manmohan Desai films. He highlighted the retrospective of Amitabh Bachchan that Desai’s films like Amar Akbar Anthony and Naseeb would offer. He expressed his belief by admitting that these classic films were fun to watch, which has completely gone from the current blockbusters. Despite lacking entertainment, the films have been …

Before Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan, these 5 films gave us a glimpse into the life of a sports coach

Sports dramas are quite common in Bollywood, where the attention is mostly on a specific sport, a player or an entire team. But there have also been instances where the topic of focus was a coach, who puts in hard work and determination to make their players reach heights. That’s exactly what we will witness Ajay Devgn doing in Maidaan, which arrives in theatres on April 11. But before he returns to the silver screen, let’s revisit other Bollywood films which gave us a glimpse into the life of a coach. Ajay Devgn in Maidaan Chak De! India (2007) Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Shah Rukh Khan and his team in Chak De! India It feels like yesterday that we were introduced to Shah Rukh Khan as Kabir Khan, the coach of the Indian women’s national hockey team. His passion, dedication and obsession were major factors, apart from their raw talent, that the team finally lifted the World Cup trophy at the end …

Amitabh pens note for ‘most deserving’ Abhishek after he wins award for Ghoomer | Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan has penned an emotional note for his son Abhishek Bachchan after his recent release Ghoomer won three awards at a recent award show. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Amitabh shared the poster of Ghoomer. featuring Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher along with a note. (Also Read | Abhishek Bachchan reveals he rejected Rang De Basanti because Rakeysh Mehra is the ‘world’s worst narrator’) Amitabh Bachchan shared a post on Instagram.(AFP) The note read, “My prayers my admiration and love to you Abhishek .. you make me so proud .. most deserving .. not just this , but many more past present and future.” As soon as the post was uploaded, fans and industry members reacted in the comment section. Abhishek posted hands emojis. A person wrote, “Awesome movie, must watch.” Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Helmed by R Balki, the film stars Abhishek, Saiyami Kher, Angad Bedi and Shabana Azmi in the lead roles. It was released on August 18 last year. In the film, …