Srijit Mukherji will be donning the director’s hat for Shabaash Mithu

Shabaash Mithu starring Taapsee Pannu in the lead role, is one of the most anticipated films of 2022. It will now be directed by Srijit Mukherji. This  film will showcase the life of the captain of the Indian Women’s ODI cricket team, Mithali Raj.

Rahul Dholakia, who was first helming the movie is no longer the part of the film because the schedules have to be changed due to the 2^nd wave of COVID-19. Speaking about this change, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios said, “Covid disruptions have required rescheduling of 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. Srijit Mukherjee will now take over the director’s mantle. Srijit has worked with us closely on Ray and our plans of making a cricket film together will now come to fruition. I am sure he will bring all his passion and craft to this dream film.”

Srijit Mukherji is a multiple National Award-Winning director and is known for directing cinematic masterpieces such as Jaatishwar, Chotushkone, and Forget Me Not and Bahrupiya in the upcoming web-series Ray. On donning the director’s hat for Shabaash Mithu, Srijit Mukherji said, “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 kickstart the journey to bring this exhilarating story to the silver screen soon.”