Shabaash Mithu, Is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film directed by Srijit Mukherji and produced by Viacom18 Studios. The film based on the life of former Test and ODI captain of the India women’s national cricket team, Mithali Raj, stars Taapsee Pannu in titular role. It chronicles ups and downs and moments of glory of Mithali’s life. The film was released on 15 July 2022.[4] It received mixed to positive reviews from critics but was a major box-office disaster, grossing just under a tenth of its budget at the box office.
Mithali Raj is former Test and ODI captain of women’s national cricket team. She led India to finals of 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup. The film based on her life chronicles the events of her life’s journey in the world of women cricket. It presents her struggles and euphoric rise in the women cricket.
