Rahul Dholakia Backs Out Of Taapsee Pannu's Shabaash Mithu; Movie Will Now Be Directed By Srijit Mukherji
Mumbai, June 23, 2021: Legendary cricketer Mithali's Raj's biopic, Shabaash Mithu, starring Taapsee Pannu will go through a major development change. Rahul Dholakia, who was directing the biopic, has backed out of the film sitting scheduling issues. ##
"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 realise it. I wish him and the team the very best for it", Dholakia said in a statement.##
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 ##
Bengali filmmaker Srijit Mukherji will now don the director's hat for the rest of the film, taking over from Dholakia. Opening up about the same, Srijit Mukherji said that Mithali Raj's tale has always been an inspiration for him, and he is excited to be a part of the film. ##
"Being a cricket buff and researcher, Mithali’s tale has always been an inspiration to me. I was excited since I had first heard of this film being made and now that I am a part of it, I look forward to kickstarting the journey to bring this exhilarating story to the silver screen soon", said Srijit.##
Shabash Mithu is being produced by Viacom18 Studios. Ajit Andhare, the COO of the production house, said that it was unfortunate that Rahul had to leave, but his contribution will remain with the film. ##
"COVID disruptions have required rescheduling of the shoot and, as a result, Rahul is moving on from Shabaash Mithu. It's unfortunate that after sharing and nurturing this dream for a long time, Rahul has to part ways. His contribution will remain, I thank him for that and wish him the very best", he said in a statement.##
The biopic is based on the life of India's greatest woman cricketer ever, Mithali Raj. She is the captain of India's ODI and Test teams. Taapsee will essay the role of Mithali in the film. The shooting schedule of the movie has been delayed due to the covid-19 pandemic and the makers are yet to announce a release date. ##
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