After directing Laaga Chunari Mein Daag for Yash Raj Films in 2007 and Lafanggey Parindey in 2010, Pradeep Sarkar is back working with the production house being assigned to helm <em>Mardaani</em>. Starring Rani Mukerji in the lead, playing the role of a cop for the first time, the raw and gritty film will be YRF’s boldest subject ever to be made and a distinct departure from the style of filmmaking of the <em>Parineeta</em> director. Produced by <em>Aditya Chopra</em>, the film will go on floor by the last quarter of the year and is slated for a 2014 release worldwide.