Biopics seem to be the flavour of the season, especially if it is being made on leading sports personality. After previous films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Mary Kom and Azhar to name a few we now hear that Amol Gupte will be making a biopic on the ace badminton player Saina Nehwal. In fact it is learnt that Gupte has been researching for the film for a while now is finally ready with the subject.

When the news of Saina Nehwal biopic hit the web, everyone had their bets placed on Deepika Padukone for even Saina had once confessed saying, “Her(Deepika’s) father has been a badminton player and I have seen her playing badminton. She used to play really good. She can do justice to the role and I really wish she can do the role.”In fact, Deepika too was equally kicked about stepping into Saina’s shoes as she had said, “I would love to play Saina onscreen. We have played together in fact and obviously she was way better .. She also said to me ‘good’ also. We had fun time… Of course anything for the love of sports specially if it is badminton.” However, guess the makers couldn’t crack a deal with DP for latest reports confirm Shraddha Kapoor has been finalised to play Saina Nehwal in the biopic. Yes. Also read: Deepika Padukone expresses interest in stepping into Saina Nehwal’s shoes for a biopic!

Simultaneously, Saina Nehwal who is currently in China for the Badminton Asia Championships adds that while she was aware of a film being made on her, she is pleased that Shraddha Kapoor has been roped in to play her on screen character.  Talking about prepping Shraddha to play badminton, Saina added that since Shraddha has been a good friend it will be rather easy to teach her a few moves.

As for the film, the yet untitled venture is expected to go on floors later this year, and is slated to hit screens in 2018.

source: bollywoodhungama.com