HOW PARINEETI PREPARED TO PLAY AN ACE BADMINTON PLAYER IN ‘SAINA’

Saina Nehwal biopic was a roller-coaster ride. The film, with Parineeti Chopra in lead, has a theatrical release date and the makers are making the most of the current buzz. The film releases on 26 March.

Saina is helmed by Amol Gupte, teaser of the film was released last week leaving fans impressed with Parineeti’s look and her commendable imitation of the Olympic winning badminton player.

The team also got public display of support from Saina herself as she shared the teaser on social media and wrote, “Always makes me proud to see my national flag soar high!” Saina also complimented Parineeti’s look, writing, “Woww this is superb… love the look as mini saina.”

The teaser gives us glimpses into the badminton champ’s life and how she took up the sport early on, when she was a small girl, and how India cheered for her as she participated in international tournaments. 

Parineeti also spoke about the contribution of women in her family in her journey. “I have been brought up in a family where there was not any disparity between men and women. I came across to gender disparity after I entered Bollywood. My parents spent the most on my education and there were several times when I was given more opportunities than my brothers. So, I don’t even know why we talk about it.”

The actor spoke on the real strength of the biopic, saying, “The winning point for the film is how it shows what went into making Saina a winner. It was about Saina’s complete journey.”

Shraddha Kapoor was a going to play Saina, she had trained herself for the role and shot some scenes for the film but she was diagnosed with dengue and later Parineeti was finalised to play the lead role.