Taapsee Pannu is the actress on every director's wishlist currently. After the great success of Badla and her brilliant acting in Game Over, the actress in talks to star in another sports drama, a biopic in fact, on the life of Indian women's ODI cricket team captain, Mithali Raj. The project made headlines when Viacom 18 announced it in 2017 and though the actress has verbally given her nod to it, she's yet to sign on the dotted lines. CONFIRMED! Saand Ki Aankh, Starring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, to Release on Diwali 2019.

Speaking about stepping into Mithali Raj's shoes, Taapsee in her conversation with PTI said, "The script is not in place so it’s too early to talk about it. Right now, they are collecting material and the script has not been written yet. If they offer me, I will be very happy. I really want to do a sports biopic." As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, the project will be announced as soon as they lock in the right director. Taapsee Pannu Fantasizes About this Actor and We Second her Choice!

Taapsee's association with sports dramas go back a long way. The actress has previously played a hockey player in Soorma and she's awaiting the release of Saand ki Aankh, where she plays world's oldest shooter with Bhumi Pednekar. Taapsee will have to prep really hard to step into Mithali Raj's shoes and it includes physical training as well as cricket skills. The project is expected to go on floors next year.

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