Ritwika Pal replaces Swastika Dutta in ‘Chemistry Mashi’

Debashree Roy is all set for her OTT debut with ‘Chemistry Mashi’, directed by Saurav Chakrabarti. Initially slated to feature Swastika Dutta in a pivotal role, the show provides a unique take on a vlogger's life, with Debashree's character teaching chemistry concepts intertwined with captivating cooking videos. Swastika was initially chosen to be the show's narrator. During a recent showcase event, the OTT platform revealed its line-up for the coming year, and ‘Chemistry Mashi’ was prominently highlighted among the anticipated shows.

The turn of events leading up to the current casting had its share of challenges. Reportedly, Swastika Dutta had to pass on her role due to scheduling conflicts. Delving deeper into the circumstances, sources indicated that Debashree Roy, a staunch animal rights advocate, was summoned for a court hearing related to an animal rights case. This unexpected development led to a delay in the shooting schedule. Unfortunately, coordinating new shooting dates that matched Swastika's availability proved challenging, resulting in her decision to exit the project.
Following Swastika's departure, Ritwika Pal stepped into the role. On her recent involvement, Ritwika has shared, "I began my part of the shooting three days back." Commenting on the cast changes, director Saurav Chakrabarti mentioned his disappointment in not being able to synchronize dates with Swastika, but expressed his gratitude in having Ritwika join the team. The filming started a few days ago and will take a break during the Puja festival, only to resume thereafter.

As for Swastika Dutta, her schedule remains packed. She wrapped up shooting for Pratim D Gupta’s ‘Chalchitra’, co-starring Shantanu Maheshwari. She is also playing one of the leads in two upcoming web series: ‘Andarmahal’, alongside Ishaa Saha and Saurav Das, and the upcoming second season of ‘Gobhir Joler Machh’.