Shabaash Mithu first look: Taapsee Pannu is ready to take the strike as Mithali Raj in upcoming sports biopic

The first look of Taapsee Paanu as captain of Indian women's national cricket team Mitahli Raj from upcoming biopic Shabaash Mithu has been released. Directed by Rahul Dholakia (of Parzania, Raees-fame), and written by Priya Aven, the film is be produced by Viacom 18 Studios.

The still sees Paanu transform herself as the champion cricketer, sporting the blue Indian jersey and white gloves. A close-up shot shows her in the batting position, ready the take the strike on the field. Sharing the first look, Paanu calls Raj as a 'game changer.'

Pannu had recently debuted a teaser look of Shabaash Mithu in which she sits behind a cricketing pad with her hat on and head bowed down. She added a quote from Raj on the teaser pic, that read, "The best way to be successful is to be fearless."