The real reason why Saina Nehwals bio-pic changed hands from Shraddha Kapoor to Parineeti Chopra

16 Mar 2019

While the official reason being given by the producers, T-Series, of the Saina Nehwal bio-pic for a sudden change in the principal casting is the time factor; sources close to the project say Shraddha Kapoor who was slated to play Saina wasnt getting it right. In spite of several rehearsals Shraddha didnt look convincing enough as a badminton champ, at least not of the level that Saina represents. So director Amole Gupte in consultation with the producers decided its best to find a replacement, says a source close to the development. Shraddha, it may be recalled, was seen bonding bigtime with Saina. Shraddha even had lunch at Sainas home where Sainas mother was photographed serving Shraddha food on the plate. The sports superstar was said to be giving many helpful tips on the badminton court. But somehow it wasnt working out. Says the source, She wasnt looking convincing. The reason for Shraddhas ouster being given officially is her busy schedule. Since shes shooting for her dance film with Varun Dhawan and the Telugu film Saaho with Prabhas. But time cannot be the primary villain. Schedules are planned much in advance. Shraddha is professional enough to have worked out her schedules well in advance. No. Its just that she wasnt cut out to play the badminton champ on screen. Better to move on rather than push towards a roadblock. Parineeti Chopra , one hears, will undergo rigorous training before facing the camera.