It’s hard to ignore how important role models are in today’s society, especially when it comes to women who aspire to be confident and active in their lives. Being able to look up to someone else and say, I want to be like her when I grow up can inspire us all to follow our passions and make our dreams come true. With this inspiration in mind, here are five Bollywood actresses who will soon play sports women on screen in order to provide that same inspiration for other young girls out there looking up to them as role models themselves. Indian sportswomen have been the focus of a number of Bollywood films, such as Mary Kom and Dangal. Here is a list of actresses who will be starring in female-led sports films.
Anushka Sharma in Chakda Xpress
Anushka Sharma’s upcoming film Chakda Xpress depicts Jhulan Goswami’s inspirational journey as India’s premier fast bowler. The film follows Jhulan’s career highlights from her early days of trying to convince her parents to her rise to become one of India’s top female cricketers. The film is set to be released on OTT platforms in the second quarter of 2022.
Rasika Dugal in Spike
Rasika Dugal, who recently appeared in the second episode of the hit series Mirzapur, will lead the cast of Spike, a Hindi-language sports drama. Nishtha Shailajan and Dhaval Shah created the show, with Dugal starring as a volleyball coach. As part of her preparation for the role, the actress has spent three months in Mumbai, playing volleyball. We certainly have high expectations for this one, with such a powerhouse of talent on board.
Janhvi Kapoor in Mr and Mrs Mahi
Janhvi Kapoor is set to reunite with Rajkummar Rao in Mr & Mrs. Mahi, directed by Sharan Sharma and produced by Karan Johar. The movie will focus on cricket, and the actor playing the role of an aspiring cricketer. As of yet, we don’t know much about the plot. What we do know is that the Mr. and Mrs. Mahi is a sweet story about an Indian couple who want to play cricket.
Saiyami Kher in Ghoomer
Saiyami Kher, who is best known for her role in Breathe: Into the Shadows, will soon be seen in R. Balki’s Ghoomer as a cricketer. In this film, the actress will have a cameo performed by Abhishek Bachan, who will play her coach. Well, Saiyami played cricket for her state, Maharashtra, and was even chosen for the National team. So we can expect her to nail the role of a cricketer!
Taapsee Pannu in Shabaash Mithu
Taapsee Pannu is set to return to the big screen as Mithali Raj, former captain of the Indian women’s national cricket team, in Shabaash Mithu, Mithali Raj’s official biopic. Mithali Raj is known for her record-breaking 23-year international cricket career, scoring over 10,000 runs in ODIs. The film covers her trials and triumphs of becoming a well-known cricketer, which has become an inspiration to girls and women across the world. The trailer, which was released today, shows it to be an exciting sports drama.
