Mr. & Mrs. Mahi starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, promises an authentic cricket experience unlike any other. Here’s why: forget actors simply learning to bat and bowl – the filmmakers have taken a groundbreaking approach.
- Every single cricketer you see on screen, besides the lead actors, is a real professional!
- For scenes featuring Rajkummar Rao’s character playing, actual male cricketers from various Mumbai clubs and academies were cast.
- Janhvi Kapoor’s journey as an aspiring cricketer is further enhanced by real professionals surrounding her on the field. From key bowlers and wicketkeepers to the background fielders, all the women playing cricket are genuine players from across India.
- Adding another layer of authenticity is Shubhalaxmi, who portrays the lead bowler in the opposing Punjab team. In a fascinating twist, Shubhalaxmi isn’t just an actress – she’s a former Indian cricketer herself! The other female cricketers depicted are active players representing various Indian states.
This casting approach ensures the cricket sequences in Mr. & Mrs. Mahi is a visual delight for fans. It promises an immersive and believable cricketing experience for the audience.
Lead cast Rajkummar Rao as Mahendra “Mahi” Aggarwal, Janhvi Kapoor as Mahima “Mahi” Aggarwal, Rajesh Sharma as Coach Shukla, Kumud Mishra as Mahendra’s father, Zarina Wahab as Mahendra’s mother, Arjit Taneja as Mahendra’s brother. Directed by Sharan Sharma, the film is written by Nikhil Mehrotra and Sharan Sharma and Produced by Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Zee Studios.
With its release scheduled for today, May 31st, the film is a must watch with the feel-good element sure to touch your hearts.
