Sabaash Mithu is an Indian film based on biographical sports drama. It’s a tribute to the former Indian women cricketer Mithali Raj. The film stars Taapsee Pannu as a lead actress, Srijit Mukherji directed the film and Viacom 18 Studios produced it. The film was released yesterday in theaters.
Sabaash Mithu tells us the story, on the incidents that happened in the life and career of Mithali Raj in a chronological order. Moreover it mainly focuses on the achievements, celebrations and hurdles she faced in her life and at women’s cricket in India.
Few things to know about Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj’s role is no less than a revolutionary in the world of women’s cricket in India. Eventually, she became the highest run scorer in women’s international cricket team. Moreover, she is one of the greatest women cricketers in the history of cricket, nicknamed as “The Lady Tendulkar”.
In a country, like India, women’s cricket is not given much of an importance, it takes sheer guts to take cricket as a profession.
She is an inspiration to many girls across the country, who aspire to be cricketers. Her achievements and the name she earned for herself is commendable.
Director Srijit Words
As per the sources Srijit said, I was over the moon when I heard the script from Priya Avan. Moreover, he was waiting to direct a biopic based on cricket for a long time. Also added that he is waiting for the biopic of Jhulan Goswami biopic (starring Anushka Sharma).
Srijit said, with Taapsee Pannu on board, definitely, the film would be a hit. She is a highly talented actress. Above all, her dedication and passion towards the work is notable. I told Taapsee, “You should enjoy playing cricket, to feel the delight of ball hitting the bat”.
Taapsee Pannu on twitter
You know the name, now get ready to see the story behind what makes Mithali a legend.
Woman who redefined“The Gentleman’s game”
She created HERSTORY and I’m honoured to bring it to you#ShabaashMithu 15th JULY #ShabaashMithuTrailer #GirlWhoChangedTheGame https://t.co/kNhilpSbSf— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) June 20, 2022
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