Taapsee Pannu to play Mithali Raj in biopic
By - IANS
DECEMBER 03,2019
Actress Taapsee Pannu will be bringing the story of ace Indian cricketer Mithali Raj alive on the big screen with a biopic titled "Shabaash Mithu", which will be directed by Rahul Dholakia."It39s truly an honour to play the role of India39s most successful captain where women39s cricket is concerned. Even though I have already started feeling the pressure of stepping in her shoes, I don39t think I want to trade this place with anyone else right now," Taapsee said."She has always been brave and strong to back truth and her idols, and that is the connect I feel with her. The way she changed the way women39s cricket is perceived and seen in India is truly a story worth telling...I look forward to working with Rahul Dholakia for this first of its kind story and to learn yet another sport which is treated as a religion in our country, cricket," the actress added.On her birthday, Viacom18 Studio announced the title and team of the biopic.Talking about the biopic, Raj said: "I have always stood for and voiced my opinion for equal opportunity for women not just in cricket but across all fields. I want to thank Ajit Andhare and Viacom18 Studios for not just bringing alive my story on screen but also for giving me a bigger platform to be able to reach out to young women who dare to dream."To this, Ajit Andhare, Chief Operating Officer, Viacom18 Studios, added: "The story idea struck me about a year ago while watching the movie 39Hidden Figures39. After securing the rights we worked with several external writers to develop the script... Mithali Raj is a name that stands for women power in the world of Indian cricket."
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