Last year, it was made official that Shraddha Kapoor will be playing the role of the ace Indian badminton player, Saina Nehwal in the sports star’s biopic. Post the announcement the actor underwent rigorous training in the sport, met Saina for personal grooming and tips and she even paid a visit to Saina’s parents at their residence in Hyderabad the same year. But within a few months of shooting, she fell ill and was diagnosed with dengue.
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Earlier, a source quoted, ‘Shraddha started feeling unwell a few days into the schedule. She stopped shooting on September 27 (2018) after a check-up revealed that she has dengue. She is expected to return to the film’s set in a couple of days. Meanwhile, Amole continues to shoot portions featuring the child actor who portrays the younger Saina, and other supporting artists.’
After recovering from her illness Shraddha resumed with the shooting but then opted out of the film. Soon after the actress called it quits, the makers roped in Parineeti Chopra for the role. T-Series chairman Bhushan Kumar welcomed her on board and she will start her badminton training soon. The decision to replace Shraddha with Parineeti was mutual. Excited Pari took to Twitter to express her delight.
Truly, truly grateful!!! Thankyouu ❤️❤️ https://t.co/hJXLgiwO2A
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) March 15, 2019
IT’S OFFICIAL… Parineeti Chopra to play renowned badminton player #SainaNehwal… She will start training for the biopic soon… Directed by Amole Gupte… Produced by Bhushan Kumar… Filming will be completed by 2019-end… Early 2020 release.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 15, 2019
As per the reports, Shraddha walked out of the film owing to her hectic schedule. She has many films lined up for shoots, promotions and much more. Some of her upcoming projects are, Telugu film Saaho with Prabhas, Street Dancers 3D with Varun Dhawan, Chhichhore with Sushant Singh Rajput and Baaghi 3 with Tiger Shroff.
