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{{Short description|2022 Indian sports biographical film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Shabaash Mithu
| image = Shabaash Mithu.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Srijit Mukherji]]
| producer = [[Ajit Andhare]]
| writer = Priya Aven<br/>[[Vijay Maurya]](dialogues)
| based_on = [[Mithali Raj]]
| starring = {{Ubl|[[Taapsee Pannu]]|}}
| music = Salvage Audio Collective
| cinematography = [[Sirsha Ray]]
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| studio = {{Ubl|[[Viacom18 Studios]]|Colosceum Media}}
| distributor = Viacom18 Studios
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|7|15|}}
| runtime = 156 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/shabaash-mithu-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmda1otgw|title=Shabaash Mithu|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=14 July 2022}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|48}} crore<ref>{{cite web |title=Shabaash Mithu (2022)- Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=6192 |website=Box Office India |access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|2.89}} crore <ref name="bo" />
}}

'''''Shabaash Mithu''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Hindi language|Hindi]]-language [[biographical film|biographical]] [[sports drama]] film directed by [[Srijit Mukherji]] and produced by [[Viacom18 Studios]]. The film based on the life of former [[Test cricket|Test]] and [[One Day International|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.<ref name="rd:bh">{{Cite news|title=Taapsee Pannu starring Shabaash Mithu releases on the big screen on July 15, 2022|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/taapsee-pannu-starring-shabaash-mithu-releases-big-screen-july-15-2022/ |access-date=29 April 2022|website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> It received mixed to positive reviews from critics but was a major [[box-office bomb|box-office disaster]], grossing just under a tenth of its budget at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Taapsee Pannu-starrer 'Shabaash Mithu' collects Rs 4,280 on Day 8, netizens draw comparisons with Kangana's 'Dhaakad'|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/taapsee-pannu-starrer-shabaash-mithu-collects-rs-4280-on-day-8-netizens-draw-comparisons-with-kangana-ranauts-dhaakad/articleshow/93104271.cms|date=26 July 2022|website=Economic Times|access-date=10 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Box Office: Shabaash Mithu is a commercial disaster; lifetime collections to be in the same range as Kangana Ranaut's Dhaakad|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-shabaash-mithu-commercial-disaster-lifetime-collections-range-kangana-ranauts-dhaakad/|date=21 July 2022|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=10 September 2022}}</ref>

==Synopsis==
[[Mithali Raj]] is former Test and ODI captain of [[India women's national cricket team|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.

==Cast==
{{Colbegin}}
* [[Taapsee Pannu]] as [[Mithali Raj]] aka Mithu
** Inayat Verma as Young Mithali Raj
* [[Mumtaz Sorcar]] as Jhorna Ghosh, character based on [[Jhulan Goswami]]
* [[Vijay Raaz]] as Sampath, Mithali's coach
* [[Brijendra Kala]] as BCCI Main Person
* [[Devadarshini]] as Leela Raj, Mithali's mother<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/after-the-family-man-season-2-devadarshini-set-to-wow-hindi-audiences-again-in-shabaash-mithu/36aef0178a236|title=After The Family Man Season 2, Devadarshini set to wow Hindi audiences again in Shabaash Mithu|work=OTT Play|date=20 June 2022|access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref>
* Swayam Joshi as an unnamed young boy
* [[Sameer Dharmadhikari]] as Dorai Raj, Mithali's father
* Aditi Aryan as Sresha Badyal
* Nirali Oza as Preeti Valhar
* Priya Kumari as Roma Kwatra
* Ramya Suresh as Himakshi Ganeshan
* Titeeksha Tawde as Khushi Anvekar
* Kajal Shishodia as Kajal Sutar
* Manashree Gavande as Manashree Gavande
* Vaishnavi Desai as Vaishnavi Madiga
* Ramsingh Falkoti as Peon Bala
* [[Shilpi Marwaha]] as Sukumari Marwaha
* Anushree Kushwaha as Noorie
** Kasturi Jagnam as Young Noorie
* Nishant Pradhan as Mithun Raj, Mithali's brother
* Kalyani Jha as Perizad
* Sampa Mandal as Nilu Paswan
* [[Vishak Nair]] as Chandan ji (Nilu's Fiance)
{{Colend}}

==Production==
===Development===
After the [[2017 Women's Cricket World Cup]], [[Viacom 18 Motion Pictures]] acquired the rights to make a feature film on Raj's life. She said, "Hoping that this movie inspires more people, especially young girls to take up sports as a career."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/a-biopic-on-indian-women-cricket-team-captain-mithali-raj-in-the-works-4861858/|title=A biopic on Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj in the works|date=26 September 2017|work=The Indian Express|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref>

The biopic was planned to shoot in 2019. Raj said, "I think Priyanka Chopra will be a great choice (to play me in the biopic). Our personalities match a lot. I am not a movie buff, so I'd love the experts to do their job."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mithali-raj-says-priyanka-chopra-ideal-choice-for-her-biopic/articleshow/64905396.cms|title=Mithali Raj says Priyanka Chopra ideal choice for her biopic - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> Finally it was [[Taapsee Pannu]] who was chosen to play the role of Mithali Raj in the biopic named as ''Shabaash Mithu'', to be directed by Rahul Dholakia in 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/mithali-raj-gets-a-special-birthday-present-from-taapsee-pannu-actress-set-to-lead-cricket-legends-biopic/articleshow/72343234.cms|title= Mithali Raj's biopic 'Shabaash Mithu' confirmed; Taapsee Pannu 'honoured' to portray cricketer's story|date=3 December 2019|website=Economic Times}}</ref>

===Preparation and training===
On 3 December 2019, coinciding with the birthday of Mithali Raj, the film was finalized with Taapsee Pannu in the titular role and Rahul Dholakia as director. In January 2021 Pannu posted her training photos from 3 December 2019, 29 January 2020 and 27 January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shabaash-mithu-taapsee-pannu-shares-an-update-on-mithali-raj-biopic-2358998|title=Shabaash Mithu: Taapsee Pannu Shares An Update On Mithali Raj Biopic|work=NDTV |date=27 January 2021 |access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> In March 2021, [[Taapsee Pannu]] again posted photos of her preparation and training for the film. She trained under [[Nooshin Al Khadeer]], a former cricket player and Mithali Raj's friend. The film earlier was anticipated to be released on 5 February 2021 under direction of Rahul Dholakia, but filming was delayed due to COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/taapsee-pannu-shares-new-pic-from-shabaash-mithu-prep-says-pitch-set-1783995-2021-03-26|title=Taapsee Pannu shares new pic from Shabaash Mithu prep, says pitch set|author= Divyanshi Sharma|work=India Today|date=26 March 2021 |access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref>

In June [[Srijit Mukherji]] replaced [[Rahul Dholakia]] as director of the film due to change of schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/just-in-director-srijit-mukherji-has-replaced-rahul-dholakia-as-the-director-of-taapsee-pannu-starrer-shabaash-mithu/articleshow/83747714.cms|title=Just in! Director Srijit Mukherji has replaced Rahul Dholakia as the director of Taapsee Pannu-starrer 'Shabaash Mithu'|work=The Times of India|date=22 June 2021 |access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/taapsee-pannu-shabaash-mithu-new-director-srijit-mukherji-replaces-rahul-dholakia-7370999/ |title= Taapsee Pannu's Shabaash Mithu gets a new director, Srijit Mukherji replaces Rahul Dholakia|work= The Indian Express |date= 23 June 2021|access-date= December 3, 2021 |language=ko}}</ref>

===Filming===
Principal photography began on 5 April 2021<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/what-day-one-for-taapsee-pannu-on-shabaash-mithu-set-looks-like-2406391|title=What Day One For Taapsee Pannu On Shabaash Mithu Set Looks Like|work=NDTV |date=5 April 2021 |access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> after being delayed due to COVID-19. Filming was finally [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped up]] on 9 November. The film was shot on [[Lord's|Lord's Cricket Ground]] in London,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/taapsee-pannu-wraps-mithali-raj-biopic-shabaash-mithu/article37393949.ece|title=Taapsee Pannu wraps Mithali Raj biopic 'Shabaash Mithu'|work=The Hindu |date=9 November 2021 |access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> and across domestic and international locations to bring real feel of actual events that happened in Mithali's life.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/taapsee-pannu-starrer-shabaash-mithu-to-open-innings-in-theatres-worldwide-on-february-4-2022/ |title=Taapsee Pannu starrer Shabaash Mithu to open innings in theatres worldwide on February 4, 2022|date=3 December 2021|work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox Album
| name = Shabaash Mithu
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Amit Trivedi]], Salvage Audio Collective and Charan
| released = 16 July 2022<ref name="jiosaavn">{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/shabaash-mithu/NZgQO91NqTM_|title=Shabaash Mithu – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |date=16 July 2022|publisher=Jiosaavn}}</ref>
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 36:31
| language = Hindi
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]]
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube|88yqeF0VHvI|Shabaash Mithu - Full Album}}
}}
}}

The music of the film is composed by [[Amit Trivedi]], Salvage Audio Collective and Charan. Lyrics are written by [[Swanand Kirkire]], [[Kausar Munir]] and Charan. The background score is composed by Salvage Audio Collective.<ref name="jiosaavn"/>

{{Track listing
| headline = Tracklist
| total_length = 36:31
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Fateh
| note1 = Music by Salvage Audio Collective, Charan
| extra1 = Romy, Charan
| lyrics1 = Charan
| length1 = 2:28
| title2 = Hindustan Meri Jaan
| extra2 = [[Kailash Kher]], Ruchika
| lyrics2 = [[Swanand Kirkire]]
| length2 = 4:02
| title3 = Agaaz Hai Tu
| extra3 = Neha Kakkar
| lyrics3 = Swanand Kirkire
| length3 = 4:12
| title4 = Udd Gayi Re Muniya
| extra4 = Neeraj Arya
| lyrics4 = Swanand Kirkire
| length4 = 3:57
| title5 = Masti Takita Dhum
| extra5 = Lagnajita, [[Anusha Mani]]
| lyrics5 = Swanand Kirkire
| length5 = 3:14
| title6 = Woh Galiyaan
| extra6 = [[Monali Thakur]], Shashwat Singh
| lyrics6 = [[Kausar Munir]]
| length6 = 4:00
| title7 = Agaaz Hai Tu
| extra7 = Yashita Sharma
| lyrics7 = Swanand Kirkire
| length7 = 1:27
| title8 = Hindustan Meri Jaan
| extra8 = [[Amit Trivedi]], [[Kailash Kher]]
| lyrics8 = Swanand Kirkire
| length8 = 3:47
| title9 = Hindustan Meri Jaan
| extra9 = Amit Trivedi, Ruchika
| lyrics9 = Swanand Kirkire
| length9 = 5:24
| title10 = Woh Galiyaan
| extra10 = Deepali Sathe, Shashwat Sing
| lyrics10 = Kausar Munir
| length10 = 4:00
}}

==Release==
===Theatrical===
On 3 December coinciding with birthday of [[Mithali Raj]] releasing a teaser poster the producer announced the release date of the film as 4 February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shabaash-mithu-new-poster-taapsee-pannu-stuns-as-mithali-raj-release-date-revealed-10183011.html|title=Shabaash Mithu new poster: Taapsee Pannu stuns as Mithali Raj, release date revealed|work=Firstpost |date=3 December 2021 |access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> The date clashed with Rajkummar Rao's comedy film ''[[Badhaai Do]]'', which was postponed to 11 February.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/taapsee-pannu-starrer-shabaash-mithu-to-release-on-february-4-2022-will-clash-with-rajkummar-bhumis-badhaai-do/articleshow/88066096.cms |title=Taapsee Pannu starrer 'Shabaash Mithu' to release on February 4, 2022, will clash with Rajkummar-Bhumi's 'Badhaai Do'|work=The Times of India|date=3 December 2021 |access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> Subsequently the film was not released and finally it was released on 15 July 2022.<ref name="rd:bh" />
===Home media===
The film digitally streamed on both [[Voot]] and [[Netflix]] in Hindi and dubbed versions of Tamil and Telugu languages from 12 August 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=10 August 2022 |title=Shabaash Mithu OTT release date: When, where to watch Taapsee Pannu starrer sports biopic film on Mithali Raj |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-shabaash-mithu-ott-release-date-when-where-to-watch-taapsee-pannu-starrer-sports-biopic-film-on-mithali-raj-2975291 |website=[[Zee Media Corporation|DNA]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=10 August 2022 |title=Taapsee Pannu movie Shabaash Mithu to stream soon on Voot Select |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/taapsee-pannus-shabaash-mithu-to-stream-soon-on-voot-select-8080564/ |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
''Shabaash Mithu'' earned {{INR}}0.40 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day, {{INR}}0.55 crore on the second day and {{INR}}0.70 crore on third day.<ref name="bo" />

{{As of|2022|7|23}}, the film grossed {{INRConvert|2.52|c}} in India and {{INRConvert|0.24|c}} overseas, for a worldwide gross collection of {{INRConvert|2.76|c}}. Film was declared disaster at box office after end of its theatrical run.<ref name="bo">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shabaash-mithu/box-office/|title=Shabaash Mithu Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=15 July 2022 |access-date=25 July 2022}}</ref>

===Critical response===
Anindita Mukherjee of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Shabaash Mithu'' is a film that will definitely not turn around Bollywood's fate in the era of South domination, but it surely moves you".<ref>{{cite web |title=Shabaash Mithu Movie Review: Taapsee Pannu as Mithali Raj rises from ashes in this tale of loss and honour |author=Anindita Mukherjee|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/shabaash-mithu-movie-review-taapsee-pannu-as-mithali-raj-rises-from-her-ashes-in-this-tale-of-loss-and-honour-1975777-2022-07-15 |publisher=[[India Today]] |access-date=15 July 2022}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "As a fond tribute to a cricketer who transformed the fortunes of women in India's most popular sport, it puts just enough on the scoreboard not be dismissed as an innings without substance".<ref>{{cite web |title=Shabaash Mithu Review: Taapsee Pannu In Top Form Unpacks The Mithali Raj Story |author=Saibal Chatterjee|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shabaash-mithu-review-taapsee-pannu-in-top-form-unpacks-the-mithali-raj-story-3159680 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |access-date=15 July 2022}}</ref> Sonil Dedhia of ''[[News 18]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "The film has sincerity and has been crafted with care. It deserves to be watched for the journey of a woman, who is responsible for the incredible rise of Indian Women's cricket in the last two decades".<ref>{{cite web |title=Shabaash Mithu Review: Despite Its Flaws, Taapsee Pannu Excels in Mithali Raj Biopic |author=Sonil Dedhia|date=15 July 2022 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shabaash-mithu-review-despite-its-flaws-taapsee-pannu-excels-in-mithali-raj-biopic-5558047.html |publisher=[[News 18]] |access-date=15 July 2022}}</ref> Rachana Dubey of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote " The movie doesn't amply showcase those edge-of-the-seat, nail-biting moments that would have unfolded in her life, especially during the 2017 world cup".<ref>{{cite news |title=Shabaash Mithu Movie Review : A slow-paced drama about the women in blue |author=Rachana Dubey|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/shabaash-mithu/movie-review/92884580.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=15 July 2022}}</ref> Himesh Mankad of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Shabaash Mithu deserves to be watched to witness the journey of a woman, who is responsible for the incredible rise of Indian Women's cricket in the last two decades - Mithali Raj".<ref>{{cite web |title=Shabaash Mithu Movie Review: Taapsee Pannu captains the Mithali Raj Biopic to victory despite hiccups |author=Himesh Mankad|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/shabaash-mithu-movie-review-taapsee-pannu-captains-mithali-raj-biopic-victory-despite-hiccups-1161858 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |date=15 July 2022 |access-date=15 July 2022}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Taapsee Pannu shines in a film that has no space for nuance. Director Srijit Mukerji ensures everything is underlined in this sports drama".<ref>{{cite web |title=Shabaash Mithu movie review: Taapsee Pannu is much better than this Srijit Mukerji film |author=Shubhra Gupta|date=15 July 2022 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/shabaash-mithu-movie-review-taapsee-pannu-srijit-mukerji-film-mithali-raj-biopic-8030618/ |publisher=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=15 July 2022}}</ref> [[Bollywood Hungama]] rated the film with 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "On the whole, ''Shabaash Mithu'' tells an inspiring tale of one of the greatest cricket legends in the world. At the box office, it has the potential to draw in audiences, especially in urban centres. It also deserves tax-free status."<ref>{{cite web |title=Shabaash Mithu Movie Review -The Taapsee Pannu starrer SHABAASH MITHU tells an inspiring tale of one of the greatest cricket legends in the world. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shabaash-mithu/critic-review/shabaash-mithu-movie-review/the-taapsee-pannu-starrer-shabaash-mithu-tells-an-inspiring-tale-of-one-of-the-greatest-cricket-legends-in-the-world/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=15 July 2022 |access-date=15 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |title=Shabaash Mithu Movie Story and Cast. |url=https://www.moviestorie.in/2023/02/16/shabaash-mithu-movie-story-cast/ |website=moviestorie |access-date=16 Feb 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt6265050}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|shabaash-mithu}}

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