Meerabai Not Out(2008)
Meerabai Not Out is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama sports film directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni. The film stars Mandira Bedi as Meera, a housewife who discovers a natural talent for bowling, alongside Mahesh Manjrekar, Eijaz Khan, and Anupam Kher. The story follows Meera as she trains secretly with a coach and faces societal judgment while preparing for a cricket tournament. The film blends humor with emotional family drama and celebrates ordinary people achieving extraordinary things. It received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its positive portrayal of women in sports. Meerabai Not Out was released in theatres on 18 July 2008.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe
- Theatrical Release
- 5 December 2008
- Director
- Chandrakant Kulkarni
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A housewife named Meera accidentally bowls a perfect delivery during a local cricket match. Her husband encourages her to train seriously. She faces mockery from her town and family. With the help of a coach, she prepares for a championship match that could change her life.
“A housewife who bowls like a pro”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Meerabai Not Out
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Mahesh Manjrekar (3 films together), Anupam Kher & Mandira Bedi (2 films together), and Mandira Bedi & Mahesh Manjrekar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a cricket pun, playing on 'not out' from cricket and the name of the historical poet-saint Meerabai.
- It was one of the few Hindi films to prominently feature the sport of cricket as a central character's obsession.
- Actor Mandar Jadhav, who plays the brother, is a well-known face in Marathi theatre and cinema.
- The movie was shot extensively in a real Mumbai chawl to capture authentic middle-class family life.
- Director Chandrakant Kulkarni primarily worked in Marathi cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- The film's release coincided with a period of high popularity for cricketer Anil Kumble, whom the protagonist idolizes.
- Despite its niche sports-comedy theme, it received a limited theatrical release compared to mainstream Bollywood films.