NEW DELHI : Actress Taapsee Pannu bridged the gap of method acting between the reel and real life by training under cricketer Mithali Raj’s friend and ex-colleague Nooshin Al Khadeer, for the actor’s upcoming sports biographical drama Shabaash Mithu. Nooshin, who has been a long-time friend and former teammate of Mithali Raj, is aptly suited to train Taapsee for the movie. She will be teaching her not only Mithali’s iconic cricket style but also the other finer aspects of emulating the ace cricketer on screen, such as her poise, stance, and unique traits. Though both the individuals hail from starkly different professions, Taapsee and Mithali have many similarities between them. Elaborating on this, Nooshin said, “Taapsee is extremely dedicated and her commitment to playing cricket like a professional is commendable. It is heartening to see so many common traits between Taapsee and Mithali like dedication, a go-getter attitude and tenacity.” Directed by Rahul Dholakia and written by Priya Aven, Shabaash Mithu revolves around the life of former women cricketer Mithali Raj.