Renowned Indian director Srijit Mukherji will replace Rahul Dholakia in Taapsee Pannu starrer Shabaash Mithu, the biopic
of Indian cricketer Mithali Raj. Dholakia announced that he is quitting the film owing to scheduling conflicts due to the coronavirus pandemic. He issued a statement that will no longer be part of the team because of these issues. Dholakia said in the statement, “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.” Under the banner of Viacom18 Studios, Shabaash Mithu started shooting on April 5, days before the Maharashtra government halted film and television shoots due to the pandemic. Producer Ajit Andhare recently announced that Rahul has stepped down from the director’s chair and filmmaker Srijit Mukherji will take over.
