The makers of Saina recently announced that the Parineeti Chopra-starrer will hit theatres on March 26. They shared the film’s poster and video teaser on various social media platforms on Tuesday. The sports biopic is based on the life of Indian badminton champion, Saina Nehwal. Now the makers, have dropped a fiery teaser which shows 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). 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.The film has been directed by Amol Gupte, who has helmed acclaimed movies such as Stanley Ka Dabba. Parineeti had undergone intense training with several badminton sessions. The actor shared many BTS photos and videos on her Instagram page leaving fans excited to see her as the sports star on the big screen.