Srijit Mukherji To Direct Swapna Barman’s Biopic
SVF & Srijit Mukherji announced a biopic on Swapna Barman, the heptathlete who went on to make India proud by winning the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games.
Swapna Barman became the first woman, not only from Bengal but also from India, to win the gold medal at the prestigious 2018 Asian Games at the age of 21. Being impaired with six toes on each foot and overcoming several obstacles throughout her sporting career, Swapna made India proud on International grounds through her immense hard-work and dedication.
The challenging role of the sportsperson would be essayed by actress Sohini Sarkar. The actor will be soon beginning her rigorous workshop to prepare for the inspirational role.
Directed by National Award-Winning director Srijit Mukherji, the lifetime Bengali rights of the film have been acquired by SVF.