On several occasions Saiyami Kher has expressed her love for the game of cricket and the master blaster, Sachin Tendulkar being her biggest inspiration. So much so, that while growing up, she self taught herself the sport by watching him on screen. She later went onto becoming a state level cricket player. Saiyami Kher has embodied cricket like no other in her latest release, Ghoomer, with everyone lauding her earnest and sincere performance as Anina, a young girl who’s  aspirations are broken when she meets with an accident and goes onto becoming a paraplegic cricketer. 

This human triumph story directed by R Balki has struck a chord with audiences lauding the films awe inspiring message and storytelling. Saiyami hosted a screening where the god of cricket himself saw the film and even took to social media praising the film. Post the screening, he even requested Saiyami to show him the Ghoomer bowling style which has now become iconic. Saiyami gladly obliged leaving, Sachin speechless. He even appreciated Saiyami’s performance saying, “Saiyami looks very authentic. Her love for cricket and her ability to understand the character was amazing”.