Parineeti hits the perfect shot in Saina Nehwal’s biopic

Hindustan Times

Published: March 4, 2021, 03:47 PM

Parineeti hits the perfect shot in Saina Nehwal’s biopic

Parineeta's Chopra has unveiled her latest project 'Saina's' official trailer. She will play the eponynous role in the film based on Saina Nehwal, India's first ever Olympic Badmiton medalist. 

The Saina teaser opens with Parineeti, talking about how half of the Indian population comprises of females who are married off at the age of 18 with nothing left to their life story. She, however, adds, "Lekin mere saath aisa nahi hua, karchi-tawe ke badle mein pakdi maine talwar (But this didn't happen with me, I picked the sword in place of a pan and ladle). 

Official trailer of 'Saina' 2021

Following visuals show how her parents and coach encouraged her and worked hard with her to make her the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal, five medals in Commonwealth Games and become the only Indian woman badminton player to become world No. 1. 

Talking as Saina, Parineeti says that she has never been bothered by who her opponent was because her game was always simple --to beat him/her. There are also glimpses of Manav Kaur, who plays her coach Pullela Gopichand.

The film has been directed by Amol Gupte, who has helmed acclaimed movies such as 'Stanley Ka Dabba'

'Saina' is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 26, the makers announced on Tuesday. 

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