Taapsee Pannu To Essay The Role Of Mithali Raj In Her Biopic

Updated - 03 Dec 2019, 02:28 PM

Taapsee Pannu with Mithali Raj. Credit: Twitter

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People in recent times have witnessed a lot of sports-themed films in Bollywood. As fans gear up for the much-awaited ’83, which sees star Ranveer Singh play the former Indian National Cricket Team captain Kapil Dev, actress Taapsee Pannu is all set to bring the life of Indian Women’s Cricket Team captain, Mithali Raj, in her biopic. The movie will go on theatres by the name ‘Shabaash Mithu’.

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Mithali has been the pioneer of women cricket in India. She is currently the highest run-scorer in One-Day Internations and the only women cricket to surpass the landmark of 6000 runs in the format. Mithali Raj recently became the first woman to complete 20 years in international cricket. She has also captained India in two World Cup finals in 2005 and 2017 but failed to go all the way.

Recently, the veteran cricketer stepped down from the T20I cricket to give young players adequate opportunity to prepare for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next year. As Mithali reaches the twilight of her career, the Bollywood is set to present her a biopic. Actress Taapsee Pannu took to social media site to reveal the news on her birthday.

Mithali Raj, Indian Women Cricket Team — Mithali Raj. (Credits: Getty)

Taapsee Pannu to play Mithali Raj on screen

Mithali Raj turned 37 today, and Taapsee took the opportunity to share the news with the world. She also wrote a heartfelt message along with two pictures to wish the most celebrated Indian women cricketer. The Bollywood actress also wrote that she is ready to learn the cover drive from the cricketer.

“Happy Happy Birthday Captain @mithaliraj ! You have made all of us proud in more than many ways and it’s truly an honour to be chosen to showcase your journey on screen. On this Birthday of yours I don’t know what gift I can give you but this promise that I shall give it all I have to make sure you will be proud of what you see of yourself on screen with #ShabaashMithu P.S- I am all prepared to learn THE ‘cover drive’ ?
#HappyBirthdayCaptain,” Taapsee Pannu wrote on Instagram.