Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is set to make a biopic on Swapna Barman, the heptathlete who did the nation proud by winning gold at the 2018 Asian Games.

Actor Sohini Sarkar has been roped in to play the role of Barman in the yet-to-be-titled film, Mukherji told reporters.

Sarkar, who had received acclaim for her performance in ‘Durga Sahay’ and ‘Criss Cross’, will begin a “rigorous workshop” to prepare herself for the role, he said.

“The film will focus on her life, struggles and achievements. Swapna has made the nation proud at a young age. From her humble beginning at Jalpaiguri, she could come this far only with support of her parents, her grit and determination,” Mukherji explained.