Taapsee Pannu’s highly anticipated film of 2022, 'Shabaash Mithu’s' trailer was unveiled by the makers today. The 2.44-minute-long trailer narrates an inspiring story of the struggles and successes of legendary Indian cricketer Mithali Raj, who recently retired from the game.

‘Shabaash Mithu’ trailer: Taapsee Pannu as Mithali Raj looks like a promising tale of grit and determination

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Ever since India bowed out from the group stage of the ICC Women's World Cup, in New Zealand, early this year, speculations were rife regarding Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami's future.

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'Shabaash Mithu' a biopic on cricketer Mithali Raj, featuring Taapsee Pannu in the lead will now be helmed by award winning Bengali filmmaker Srijit Mukherji. Filmmaker Rahul Dholakia who was earlier directing the film, on Tuesday officially confirmed that he is stepping back from the project.

Shabaash Mitthu: Srijit Mukherji takes on the baton from Rahul Dholakia to helm the Taapsee Pannu starrer

Another day, another new sports biopic. This time Taapsee Pannu is all set to play the captain of Indian women's national cricket team Mitahli Raj in a film titled 'Shabaash Mithu'.

'Shabaash Mithu' first poster: Presenting the first look of Taapsee Pannu as cricketer Mithali Raj