Taapsee confirmed in Mithali Raj biopic

The Pink actor Taapsee Pannu who is on board for a biopic based on Mithali Raj has revealed that the film's shoot will start by mid-2020.

Mumbai: Taapsee Pannu who is gearing up to play the former captain of the Indian women's cricket team, Mithali Raj, in the biopic Shabaash Mithu confirmed that the shooting for the film will start in the mid of 2020.

"It is going to be difficult, I know. I watch cricket a lot but I never played the game. So, it is going to be challenging for me. Mithali (Raj) has already told me that 'I'd like to see how you play the cover drive!' So, I dream of cover drives now," Taapsee laughed.

"I will start preparing for the film at the start of next year because we are going to start shooting of the film from the middle of 2020," added the actor.

On December 3, Taapsee took to Instagram to wish Mithali Raj on her birthday with a series of pictures and a heartwarming message, along with which she made the formal announcement of the film.

Taapsee Pannu, who has been a part of several successful films such as Badla, Mission Mangal and Saand Ki Aankh, has been vocal in her demand that male and female actors should get equal pay.

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When asked if her recent streak of success ensured a hike in her fee, she replied: "Yeah… With every successful film, producers are ready to give more."

There are media reports that Taapsee Pannu might be seen essaying a double role in the upcoming film titled Sia Jia, produced by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Talking about the film, Taapsee said: "Let me first sign the film, and I will talk about it then. Otherwise, I feel scared to talk about it."

Shabaash Mithu is backed by Viacom18 Studios and directed by Raees helmer Rahul Dholakia.