R Balki directorial sports drama 'Ghoomer' to kick-off Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in August

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R Balki's directorial venture 'Ghoomer', starring Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher, will lift the curtain on the 2023 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on August 12. According to the makers, the film narrates «a triumphant story of a paraplegic sportsperson (Kher), who excels as a cricketer under the guidance of her coach (Bachchan).» The story is co-written by Balki, known for 'Cheeni Kum' and 'Ki and Ka', with Rahul Sengupta and Rishi Virmani. In a joint statement on Monday, Balki and Bachchan said they are honoured to open the IFFM with 'Ghoomer'. «It's indeed an honour and pleasure for us that 'Ghoomer' will be the opening film at the IFFM. Ghoomer is a story of turning adversity into 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, land of the MCG. Welcome to the first preview of 'Ghoomer'," they said.

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The 14th edition of IFFM will take place from August 11 to August 20 in Melbourne. Kher, a cricket enthusiast, said 'Ghoomer' fulfils her long