Taapsee Pannu starrer 'Shabaash Mithu's trailer to be unveiled on 20th June

Tapsee Pannu starrer, Shabaash Mithu, produced by Viacom18 Studios will be releasing its trailer on the 20th of June. This biopic is based on the life of cricketing legend Mithali Raj, who redefined the gentleman’s game not only in India but globally too. 

The iconic skipper recently announced her retirement from International Cricket after 23 years and there could be no better tribute than to depict her story on the silver screen. The much-anticipated film follows her journey of becoming an inspiration to women everywhere. Shabaash Mithu hits theatres on the 15th of July.

Taapsee Pannu, described Mithali Raj as a true legend and, highlighted the cricketer's efforts on the day she declared her retirement, saying she changed the game of cricket in terms of the participation of women. Some cricketers have records to their credit. Some cricketers have a large fan base. There are those cricketers who inspire you and convince you that if they can do it, so can you! And then there's Mithali, who achieved it all in her signature graceful style while also changing the game of cricket in terms of women's presence, she remarked.

Taapsee also paid a social media tribute to Mithali by sharing a photo with her. Mithali Raj, who first represented India in 1999, retired from all forms of international cricket on Wednesday. Taapsee, who will be seen playing the role of Mithali Raj in ‘Shabaash Mithu’, said she is fortunate ‘as a fan who got to live her glorious journey of 23 years.

For the unversed, Mithali has played 12 Tests, 232 ODIS and 89 T20Is for India in her 23-year-old career.