Digital Desk: Actor Taapsee Pannu, who will be seen stepping into the shoes of Indian woman cricketer Mithali Raj, announced the release date of the upcoming film Shabaash Mithu. The film’s release date announcement comes on Mithali’s birthday and this is the best news for the fans of the ace cricketer. The film that is a tribute to the sportsperson is slated to release theatrically on February 4, 2022.
In a country like India, there is no denying the fact that Mithali has changed how women’s cricket is looked at and inspired many girls to take up the sport. Stories like her without a doubt deserved to reach a larger audience.
There is visible excitement regarding the movie not only in India but across the cricket community. Famous England women cricketer Danielle Wyatt showed her eagerness to watch the movie with a comment on Mithali’s Instagram post. She wrote, “Happy birthday Mithali! Can’t wait to watch your film also.”