18 August,2023 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher
Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher's 'Ghoomer' directed by R Balki hits the screens today. The film is a sports drama and revolves around a paraplegic cricket player seeking guidance from a coach played by Abhishek. The two battle all odds to emerge victorious. The film was premiered at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) and received a standing ovation. But did you know that the Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai's 11-year-old daughter Aaradhya made a suggestion for the climax scene which was incorportated in the film.
Towards the end of the trailer of 'Ghoomer', Bachchan can be seen doing a little victory dance. Talking about the same in an interview with Bollywod Spy, the actor said, "It was a very beautiful moment for me in our film. I am happy we managed to capture it, and obviously thanks to the people behind it who came up with the idea as well."
R Balki revealed how Aaradhya came up with the idea for the dance. "Abhishek was talking to Aaradhya and was telling her, âThis is the end of the film.' She had this beautiful suggestion, âWhy don't you do a little Ghoomer thing in the end and walk away?'"
R Balki then went on to call Aaradhya the "the creator of that movement of Ghoomer." He added, "That was Aaradhya's first idea. For a child to have an idea and understand this stuff requires a lot of depth and love and I really want to thank her for that."
Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday, praising his son's performance wrote on X, "Abhishek I can say this as a Father, yes, but also as a member of the fraternity we both belong to .. At this young age and in the time period, you have performed in the most complex characters in film after film .. all different convincing and all successful .."
Earlier, reviewing the film, senior Bachchan wrote, "So yes saw Ghoomer back to back twice .. Sunday afternoon .. and then at night again .. and the verdict is beyond mention .. simply incredible.. eyes have been in the aqua flow from the very first frame .. and when the progeny is involved, they flow copiously .. and each reaction has some wonder in their thoughts and words and deeds .. each notices something that is so endearing and appealing."