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Mithali Raj Biopic

(From L to R) Rahul Dholakia, Taapsee Pannu as Mithali Raj and Srijit Mukherji | Credits of Images: twitter.com/rahuldholakia, twitter.com/taran_adarsh and IBNS File

After Rahul Dholakia's exit, Srijit Mukherji to direct Taapsee Pannu's Shabaash Mithu

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jun 23, 2021, at 05:43 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bengali filmmaker Srijit Mukherji will be replacing Rahul Dholakia as the director of actor Taapsee Pannu starrer Shabaash Mithu.

Shabaash Mithu is a biopic on iconic Indian cricketer and women's team captain, Mithali Raj.

SRIJIT MUKHERJI TO DIRECT TAAPSEE STARRER... #ShabaashMithu - the biopic on the life of #cricket legend #MithaliRaj - will now be directed by #SrijitMukherji... Initially, #RahulDholakia was directing the film... Stars #TaapseePannu... Produced by Viacom18 Studios. pic.twitter.com/YnedleLBw7
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 22, 2021

Dholakia, who was earlier directing the film, issued a long statement which reads, "There are some films which you know you have to do. Shabaash Mithu was that film. When I read the script I was certain, this film I had to do; that was almost a year and a half ago - unfortunately I have to end the journey that started in November 2019.

"I won't be directing the fabulous script written by Priya Aven, and conceived by Ajit Andhare."

"Unfortunately I won't be part of the dream, but I am and will always be there for them to realise their dream. Covid messed up everyone's schedules, mine was no different. Ajit has a vision, and a plan for the film and the way to release it. I wish him and the team the very best for it," he added.

Good luck #ShabaashMithu !! And for any further comments on this matter kindly contact @MandviSharma ! Thank you all ! pic.twitter.com/FLHTCMFTnR
— rahul dholakia (@rahuldholakia) June 22, 2021

The shooting for the film, in which Pannu will be essaying the role of Raj, has been delayed by COVID-19 pandemic.

#ShabaashMithu #TaapseePannu #RahulDholakia #SrijitMukherji #MithaliRaj

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