There were a lot of speculations going on regarding this news for quite some time. There were a lot of rumours for quite some time that Mithali Raj might be getting her own biopic, but there was no official announcement as such for this news. But it has been now officially confirmed that former captain of Indian women’s national cricket team, Mithali Raj, is getting her own biopic.
The name of her biopic is going to be “Shabaash Mithu”, and it will be directed by Rahul Dholakia. Taapsee Pannu is going to play Mithali Raj’s role in this movie. As a matter of fact, it was Taapsee Pannu who officially announced this news on Twitter. Taapsee Pannu uploaded a few pictures of her and Mithali Raj with Rahul Dholakia. They were seen celebrating Mithali Raj’s birthday. She posted the photos, wished Mithali Raj and said that she will give her best and will try to portray Mithali’s role in the best way possible.
Well, it’s not just her acting skills which will be needed in the movie. Taapsee will have to learn cricket like a professional and study Mithali Raj’s playing style in order to “give her best” as Mithali raj, on screen. This movie’s focus will be on Mithali’s journey in the Indian women’s national cricket team. Let’s all hope she gives her best and gives Mithali Raj the tribute and respect she deserves. Mithali Raj has won Padma Shri and Arjuna award for cricket. Mithali Raj is considered one of the most talented names among all the women cricketers. Actually, no. Let me correct myself here. Mithali Raj is considered one of the most talented names among ALL cricketers. We are all looking forward to watching this biopic.