Saiyami Kher Takes Us Through Her Ghoomer Prep: ‘Had To Learn Playing With One Arm’ | Exclusive

Saiyami Kher sports activities drama Ghoomer not too long ago premiered at one of many main OTT platforms. The actress essayed the function of a paraplegic sportsperson, who excels as a cricketer below the steering of her coach, performed by Abhishek Bachchan. The movie has been helmed by R Balki. The movie additionally stars Angad Bedi and Shabana Azmi in pivotal roles. It was additionally reported that the movie was impressed by the story of Karoly Takacs, the late Hungarian right-hand shooter who received two Olympic gold medals together with his left hand after his different hand was significantly injured. 

In an unique chat with News18 Showsha, Saiyami Kher discloses the challenges she confronted whereas making ready for this film in addition to what fashioned the emotional conduit between her and her character Anina.

Anina’s character in Ghoomer undergoes a big transformation, from being a batsman to a bowler. What have been essentially the most difficult facets of portraying this transformation on display screen?

Physically, essentially the most difficult side was initially changing into a left-hander since I’m naturally right-handed. I needed to study to play cricket with my non-dominant hand. Also, I needed to study taking part in with only one arm, all whereas mastering the distinctive Ghoomer motion. Besides that, residing life with one arm, waking up doing every thing with only one arm. We shot the ultimate match within the peak of summer season so as to add to the opposite challenges. So bodily there was tons to do which was difficult however I assumed that was nonetheless less complicated than the emotional graph of the character.

Anina’s accident has had a profound influence on her life and goals. Can you share the way you emotionally related with the character in the course of the difficult moments?

This has been one of the vital emotionally exhausting experiences for me by way of the roles I’ve taken on. It has actually drained me, as I’ve by no means encountered something fairly as traumatic in my life. Consequently, I needed to dig deep inside myself to painting this character. Besides that, I used to be lucky to spend so much of time with many para-athletes and perceive their journey. I feel that helped me essentially the most in my journey of changing into Anina.

Ghoomer is now streaming on Zee5.