Actress Taapsee Pannu has announced that she has finished shooting for the upcoming film Shabaash Mithu, directed by Srijit Mukherjee. It is the biopic of Indian Women’s ODI and Test captain, Mithali Raj. Taapsee essays the role of the star cricketer in the much-awaited film.
Taapsee shared the news on her Twitter handle. She posted the picture of her standing in the player’s gallery of a stadium with teammates, everyone dressed in Indian jerseys and sharing a laugh. Along with image, Taapsee wrote, “8 ki thi jab kisi ne ek sapna dikhaya tha, ki ek din ayega jab cricket sirf gentleman’s game nahi hoga. Humaari bhi ek team hogi, ek pehchaan hogi…“Women in Blue”. Aa rahe hai hum… Jald hi… Shabaash Mithu… IT’S A FILM WRAP! Get ready to cheer for the World Cup 2022!”
Taapsee is ready to tell the story of former cricketer Mithali Raj. She led the Indian Women’s Cricket team in two World Cups in the years 2005 and 2017. She announced her retirement from cricket in 2019 after completing 20 years in the game.
Directed by Srijit Mukherji, who replaced the director Rahul Dholakia due to scheduling issues. Shabaash Mithu will release in 2022.
Taapsee Pannu was last seen in Rashmi Rocket. She will also be seen in Looop Lapeta, Dobaaraa and Blurr.
Image Credit: Instagram \ Taapsee Pannu.
