Updated On: 18 February, 2026 10:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After Parineeti Chopra unfollowed Saina Nehwal on social media, the badminton star recently said Shraddha Kapoor is still her pick for her biopic if ever made again. Parineeti Chopra played Nehwal in her 2021 biopic Saina, after which the actress unfollowed her

Parineeti Chopra, Saina Nehwal and Shraddha Kapoor
After Parineeti Chopra essayed the role of badminton star Saina Nehwal in her 2021 biopic titled Saina, the duo made headlines suddely recently after netizens noticed that the actress had unfollowed Saina on Instagram. Meanwhile, the latter continues to follow her. Now, Saina has reacted to the ongoing drama. Additionally, when asked, the athlete without a thought picked Shraddha Kapoor to portray her role if her biopic was ever made again.
During a recent interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Saina was asked who she would want to cast in her role for a biopic if it were ever made again. The 35-year-old quickly responded with Shraddha’s name. For the unversed, Shraddha was initially cast for the role; however, had to reportedly withdraw due to health issues just before the film went on floors.