Watch: Mithali Raj's Biopic "Shabaash Mithu" Teaser Starring Taapsee Pannu Released

Bollywood and cricket have had close bonds in recent times as movies like ‘MS Dhoni – The Untold Story’ have hit the box office with stardom. Most recently ’83’, based on the Indian team’s World Cup success in 1983 also came into the limelight as Bollywood and cricket once again made their bond stronger. Adding to this will be yet another, cricket-based biopic, ‘Shabaash Mithu’, dedicated to veteran Indian star player Mithali Raj.

The teaser of the movie was released on Monday (March 21) as actress Taapsee Pannu will be seen portraying the role of Mithali in the movie. The Indian star women batter has been a major figure in Indian cricket and her highs and lows are captured in the movie. Mithali, who is currently playing and captaining the Indian women’s squad in the Women’s World Cup is determined to get her hands on India’s first-ever Women’s World Cup success.

Mithali Raj’s Biopic On The Cards

The movie is directed by famous director Srijit Mukherji, while Viacom 18 has acted as the producing partner. The story of the biopic is written by Priya Aven, while veteran South Indian actor Vijay Raaz will also be seen in the movie dedicated to the Indian star.

On the launch of the teaser, Taapsee shared her feelings in a Twitter post which quoted,

“In this Gentlemen’s sport, she did not bother to rewrite history ….. instead she created HER STORY!”

In this Gentlemen’s sport, she did not bother to rewrite history ….. instead she created HER STORY! #AbKhelBadlega #ShabaashMithu Coming soon! #BreakTheBias #ShabaashMithu #ShabaashWomen #ShabaashYou pic.twitter.com/qeztCiCu45

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) March 21, 2022

While the fans will now wait for the biopic, it is worth reminding that cricket and Bollywood have produced a good mix of success in recent times. It is reported that a few shots of the movie took place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

Mithali, 39, holds a legendary status in world cricket as she became the first woman to complete 20 years in Women’s cricket. With more than 10000 WODI runs, she is the all-time highest run-getter in the ODI format of the Women’s game. After ending as runners-up in the 2017 edition of the Women’s World Cup, Mithali will certainly try to get one better this time and add another feather to the cap.

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