UNEXPECTED: TAAPSEE PANNU'S NEXT BIGGIE FACES A MAJOR CHANGE - OFFICIAL STATEMENT HERE!

The actress is also known for her bold opinions and has never shied away from expressing it. In Tamil, she was last seen in Game Over in which she played a survivor of s*x abuse and won kudos for her effective and sensitive portrayal.

In 2019, the actress had signed up for a biopic based on the Indian cricketer and former captain of Indian women's cricket team, Mithali Raj which has been titled as Shabaash Mithu. The project which was supposed to be helmed by Rahul Dholakia has walked out of the project.

Now, the director has taken to his social media and opened up about it, "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. I have so many fond memories attached to this film that I can't help but get emotional when I write this note. This film was always about passion - The passion of Mithali Raj, the greatest Indian woman cricketer ever, and her story, which we were trying to tell. The passion of a studio head like Ajit Andhare who sat with us on all discussions- in covid, in lockdowns; at all times- the passion of a writer like Priya who worked very hard to strike the balance between emotion and cricket; the passion of Taapsee; who learnt to play cricket so well, that it was a delight shooting with her - the passion of every team member, actor, player who was trying to help us achieve this dream. Unfortunately, I won't be part of the dream, but I am and will always be there for them to realize 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. Thank you. Best wishes, Rahul Dholakia."

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