As ‘Ghoomer’ Hits Silver Screens, 5 Indian Sports-Based Films Led By Female Actors

"Ghoomer," set to release on August 18, 2023, is inspired by a true story and revolves around a paraplegic woman who becomes a successful cricketer with the guidance of her coach. Directed by R Balki, the film stars Saiyami Kher, Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Angad Bedi, among others.

Ahead of the film’s release, here are five current and upcoming sports films led by female actors that you must keep on your radar.

1. ‘Ghoomer’

R Balki’s upcoming film ‘Ghoomer’ will be released on 18th August 2023. The film revolves around Anina, a young woman batting prodigy who loses her right hand in an unfortunate accident on the eve of her international cricketing debut. An unsympathetic, failed, and frustrated cricketer enters her life, gives her a new dream, and transforms her fate with the most innovative training, making her play for the Indian cricket team again, but this time as a bowler. Ghoomer is the new style of bowling they invent to bamboozle the opposition.

2. ‘Dangal’

The 2016 biopic ‘Dangal’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, tells the story of former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his relentless efforts to train his daughters, Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari, to become India's first female wrestlers to compete internationally. The film features outstanding performances by Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Sheikh, and Sanya Malhotra, and the soundtrack adds to the overall impact. Dangal brilliantly portrays a father's unwavering commitment to turning his daughters into world-class athletes.

3. ‘Mary Kom’

‘Mary Kom’ revolves around a young woman who encounters a renowned coach in a boxing gym. She shares her boxing aspirations with him and convinces him to teach her. Despite her father's disapproval, she follows her passion. The film stars Priyanka Chopra in the lead role.

4. ‘Chak De! India’

‘Chak De! India’ revolves around when after failing to score the winning goal, Kabir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), Captain of the Men's Hockey Team is blamed for the team's loss and fired. Years later he is given a chance to salvage his reputation, when he is offered the position as coach of the Women's Hockey Team. One of his star players, Vidya (Vidya Malvade), is forced to convince her tradition minded parents that she should be allowed to play as the team prepares for a big tournament in Australia.

5. ‘Saand Ki Aankh’

‘Saand Ki Aankh’ revolves around Chandro and Prakashi, who live in a patriarchal society and are in their 60s, accidentally discover their shooting skills. With the help of an instructor, they participate in various competitions. The film stars Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar in pivotal roles.?

If reading this list has gotten you engrossed to watch another female-led sports saga, watch ‘Ghoomer’ this Friday onwards.