Shraddha Kapoor is still my top choice if biopic is done again, says Saina Nehwal

Badminton player Saina Nehwal has said that if her biopic were to be remade, she would still choose actor Shraddha Kapoor to portray her on screen. Her comments come amid attention over actor Parineeti Chopra unfollowing her on Instagram.

Saina Nehwal originally selected Shraddha before Parineeti took on the lead role in the 2021 film, Saina.

In an interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, the 35-year-old was asked who she would want to



cast in her role for a biopic if it were made again. She quickly responded with Shraddha’s name. The actor was initially cast for the role but reportedly had to withdraw due to health issues before filming began.

Saina emphasised that the 38-year-old was always her first choice for the role. She said, “We are still in touch and I’ve met her many times. She’s a very sweet girl. She had agreed to do the film but had to opt out due to dengue.”