Biopics and Bollywood go hand in hand, and the entrainment industry is actually responsible for churning out some fabulously made films which tell the untold story of some of the famous names in the country. Talking about sports-based movies, films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Mary Kom And MS Dhoni are some of the best movies out there based on famous sports personalities. Talking about the next year and what new movies are in the pipeline, actress Taapsee Pannu has now been roped in to play the lead role in Mithali Raj's biopic which will be titled  Shabaash Mithu. 

Happy Happy Birthday Captain @mithaliraj ! You have made all of us proud in more than many ways and it's truly an honour to be chosen to showcase your journey on screen. On this Birthday of yours I don't know what gift I can give you but this promise that I shall give it all I have to make sure you will be proud of what you see of yourself on screen with #ShabaashMithu P.S- I am all prepared to learn THE 'cover drive' ð #HappyBirthdayCaptain

A post shared by Taapsee Pannu (@taapsee) on Dec 2, 2019 at 7:14pm PST

The news was shared by Taapsee herself as she celebrated the former captain of Indian Women's cricket team's birthday earlier this morning. Mithali Raj has led the team with sheer brilliance and managed a successful career which spans across 20 years. Her illustrious career is a prime example for not just the women of this country but the entire youth looking for a role model. 

Wore this gorgeous outfit by @rohitgandhirahulkhanna for the Aware Foundation Cricket Legends' Gala Dinner in London. Styled by @kajribohra

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Interestingly, this will be the third biopic Taapsee will be working on. She was earlier seen in Saand Ki Aankh with Bhumi Pednekar which got raving reviews for their fantastic performance. Taapsee will also bee seen playing the role of an athlete Rashmi from Gujarat and her look for Rocket Rashmi was shared earlier this year.

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A post shared by Taapsee Pannu (@taapsee) on Aug 30, 2019 at 1:51am PDT

The movie is all set to begin shooting soon and we cannot wait to see the actress tell the interesting story of our cricket hero Mithali Raj.

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