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As she unveils first look of Shabaash Mithu, Taapsee Pannu discusses why she is perfect for Mithali Raj biopic despite lack of physical resemblance.
Taapsee Pannu as Mithali Raj
Before she faces the camera, Pannu will have to perfect the sport, including her muse's signature cover drive. Raj's friend and fellow cricketer Nooshin Al Khadeer trained the actor for the poster shoot, and has taken over the duty for the film. "She taught me the strokes and techniques. I realised then that it will be an intense training. As a young girl, I was a fielder because batting was a boys' thing; they would say cricket isn't a girl's sport," she smirks.
While sharing the first promotional material on social media, the actor referred to Raj's famous 2017 line — one that highlighted the game and audience's inherent sexist attitude. "[She had pointed out] that no one asks a male cricketer who their favourite woman cricketer is, but the other way round [is so common]. After years of being asked who I want to be paired with in a film, this is where I find a common emotional ground with Mithali."
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