‘Ghoomer’ Starring Saiyami Kher & Abhishek Bachchan Chosen for Uzbekistan Women’s Day Film Festival
Saiyami Kher's award-winning film 'Ghoomer' was selected for screening in the Uzbekistan Film Festival, Tashkent, where it marked the occasion of International Women's Day with uplifting women-centric films.
New Delhi, March 19, 2025 — The Indian Embassy in Tashkent recently hosted a grand Film Festival on the occasion of International Women‘s Day, bringing to the fore women-centric films that feature strong female protagonists and their contributions to society. Among the highlights of the films showcased, Saiyami kher’s highly acclaimed film ‘Ghoomer’ was given special attention with a special premiere at the high-profile event.
Saiyami Kher, who delivered a critically acclaimed performance in R Balki’s ‘Ghoomer’, was present at the festival to commemorate this honour. The film, which tells the story of a determined differently-abled sportsperson overcoming obstacles to achieve her dreams, continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, even a year and a half after its release.
Speaking about the experience, Saiyami expressed her gratitude:
“‘Ghoomer‘ is not only a film for me; it‘s an emotion. The experience of playing a differently-abled sportsperson who overcomes all odds to chase her dreams was a life-changing experience. I am delighted that the film was showcased at such a significant festival. The experience of being present there in person was just amazing. Uzbekistan has a strong passion for Indian cinema, and this special collaboration between the two nations on our common passion for films is just extraordinary.”
The Tashkent festival did not only celebrate International Women‘s Day but also reflected the shared cultural affinities and goodwill between India and Uzbekistan based on the cinematographic medium.
