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	\| director = [[Amole Gupte]]		\| director = [[Amole Gupte]]
	\| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]]<br>[[Krishan Kumar (actor)\|Krishan Kumar]]<br>Sujay Jairaj<br>Rashesh Shah		\| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]]<br>[[Krishan Kumar (actor)\|Krishan Kumar]]<br>Sujay Jairaj<br>Rashesh Shah
	\| writer = Amole Gupte<br />[[Amitosh Nagpal]] (~~Dialogue~~)		\| writer = Amole Gupte<br />[[Amitosh Nagpal]] (dialogue)
	\| screenplay =		\| screenplay =
	\| based_on = [[Saina Nehwal]]		\| based_on = [[Saina Nehwal]]
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	\| editing = [[Deepa Bhatia]]		\| editing = [[Deepa Bhatia]]
	\| studio = [[T-Series (company)\|T-Series Films]]<br>Front Foot Pictures		\| studio = [[T-Series (company)\|T-Series Films]]<br>Front Foot Pictures
	\| distributor = [[AA ~~Films]]~~		\| distributor = Cinestaan AA Distributors
	\| released = {{Film date\|df=yes\|2021\|3\|26\|ref1=<ref name="release date" />}}		\| released = {{Film date\|df=yes\|2021\|3\|26\|ref1=<ref name="release date" />}}
	\| runtime = 135 minutes		\| runtime = 135 minutes
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	'''''Saina''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[biographical film\|biographical]] [[sports film]] directed by [[Amole Gupte]] and produced by [[Bhushan Kumar]], [[Krishan Kumar (actor)\|Krishan Kumar]], Sujay Jairaj and Rashesh Shah under the banner of [[T-Series (company)\|T-Series]] and Front Foot Pictures. ~~The film is based~~ on the life of [[Badminton]] player [[Saina Nehwal]]~~. It~~ stars [[Parineeti Chopra]] ~~who will play the titular role~~ as ~~Saina~~ Nehwal.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-starts-day-5-prep-role-saina-nehwal/\|title=Parineeti Chopra starts her day at 5 am to prep for her role as Saina Nehwal!\|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]\|date=3 April 2019\|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/parineeti-chopra-i-want-to-do-justice-to-the-film-and-to-saina-nehwal/articleshow/68698782.cms?\|title=Parineeti Chopra: I want to do justice to the film and to Saina Nehwal\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|date=3 April 2019\|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> The film was initially set to release in September 2020, but was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/saina-nehwal-biopic-badminton-star-reacts-to-parineeti-chopra-unseen-look-for-film-calls-pari-her-lookalike-1382685\|title=Saina Nehwal Biopic: Badminton Star REACTS To Parineeti Chopra's UNSEEN Look From Film, Calls Pari Her 'Lookalike'\|work=ABPLive\|date=5 November 2020\|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref> ~~Finally it~~ was ~~theatrical~~ released on 26 March 2021.<ref name="release date">{{cite web \|title=Parineeti Chopra-starrer Saina Nehwal biopic to release in March\|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/parineeti-choprastarrer-saina-nehwal-biopic-to-release-in-march/2038942\|date=2 March 2021\|website=Outlook India \|access-date=2 March 2021}}</ref>		'''''Saina''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[biographical film\|biographical]] [[sports film]] directed by [[Amole Gupte]] and produced by [[Bhushan Kumar]], [[Krishan Kumar (actor)\|Krishan Kumar]], Sujay Jairaj and Rashesh Shah under the banner of [[T-Series (company)\|T-Series]] and Front Foot Pictures. Based on the life of [[Badminton]] player [[Saina Nehwal]], the film stars [[Parineeti Chopra]] as Nehwal.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-starts-day-5-prep-role-saina-nehwal/\|title=Parineeti Chopra starts her day at 5 am to prep for her role as Saina Nehwal!\|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]\|date=3 April 2019\|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/parineeti-chopra-i-want-to-do-justice-to-the-film-and-to-saina-nehwal/articleshow/68698782.cms?\|title=Parineeti Chopra: I want to do justice to the film and to Saina Nehwal\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|date=3 April 2019\|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> The film was initially set to release in September 2020, but was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/saina-nehwal-biopic-badminton-star-reacts-to-parineeti-chopra-unseen-look-for-film-calls-pari-her-lookalike-1382685\|title=Saina Nehwal Biopic: Badminton Star REACTS To Parineeti Chopra's UNSEEN Look From Film, Calls Pari Her 'Lookalike'\|work=ABPLive\|date=5 November 2020\|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref> It was theatrically released on 26 March 2021.<ref name="release date">{{cite web \|title=Parineeti Chopra-starrer Saina Nehwal biopic to release in March\|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/parineeti-choprastarrer-saina-nehwal-biopic-to-release-in-march/2038942\|date=2 March 2021\|website=Outlook India \|access-date=2 March 2021}}</ref>

	== Cast ==		== Cast ==
	* [[Parineeti Chopra]] as [[Saina Nehwal]]		* [[Parineeti Chopra]] as [[Saina Nehwal]]
	* [[Manav Kaul]] as Rajan		* [[Manav Kaul]] as Coach Sarvadhamaan Rajan
	* Eshan Naqvi as [[Parupalli Kashyap]]<ref>{{cite web \|title=Manav Kaul: When I met Eshan Naqvi, I realised I knew nothing about badminton\|url=https://www.mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/manav-kaul-when-i-met-eshan-naqvi-i-realised-i-knew-nothing-about-badminton/articleshow/72101019.cms\|work=Mumbai Mirror \|access-date=16 March 2021}}</ref>		* Eshan Naqvi as [[Parupalli Kashyap]]<ref>{{cite web \|title=Manav Kaul: When I met Eshan Naqvi, I realised I knew nothing about badminton\|url=https://www.mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/manav-kaul-when-i-met-eshan-naqvi-i-realised-i-knew-nothing-about-badminton/articleshow/72101019.cms\|work=Mumbai Mirror \|access-date=16 March 2021}}</ref>
	* [[Meghna Malik]] as Usha Rani Nehwal, Saina's mother<ref name="cast">{{cite web \|title=Saina trailer out. Parineeti Chopra-starrer promises to be an inspiring ride\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/saina-trailer-out-parineeti-chopra-starrer-promises-to-be-an-inspiring-ride-1776898-2021-03-08 \|work=India Today \|access-date=8 March 2021}}</ref>		* [[Meghna Malik]] as Usha Rani Nehwal, Saina's mother<ref name="cast">{{cite web \|title=Saina trailer out. Parineeti Chopra-starrer promises to be an inspiring ride\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/saina-trailer-out-parineeti-chopra-starrer-promises-to-be-an-inspiring-ride-1776898-2021-03-08 \|work=India Today \|access-date=8 March 2021}}</ref>
	* Subhrajyoti Barat as Harvir Singh Nehwal, Saina's father<ref name="cast"/>		* Subhrajyoti Barat as Harvir Singh Nehwal, Saina's father<ref name="cast"/>
	* [[Ankur Vikal]] as Jeewan Kumar<ref name="cast"/>		* [[Ankur Vikal]] as Coach Jeewan Kumar<ref name="cast"/>
	* Tawhid Rike Zaman as Rohan's Friend		* Tawhid Rike Zaman as Rohan's Friend
	* Sharrman Dey as Damodar		* Sharrman Dey as Damodar
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	===Training===		===Training===
	From mid June, ~~Kapoor is~~ training herself in playing badminton and practicing the stances of Nehwal.<ref name=":p2">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/parineeti-chopra-gets-trolled-by-her-team-as-she-trains-in-badminton-saina-nehwal-has-epic-response-1556427-2019-06-26\|title=Parineeti Chopra gets trolled by her team as she trains in badminton. Saina Nehwal has epic response\|website=India Today\|access-date=26 June 2019\|date=26 June 2019}}</ref> As many as 12 courts were recreated to represent international venues where Saina Nehwal has played.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/features/detail/saina-nehwal-biopic-set-to-chronicle-indian-star-s-incredible-career/\|website=Olympic Channel\|title=Saina Nehwal biopic set to chronicle Indian star's incredible career\|date=29 June 2020\|access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref>		From mid June, Chopra was training herself in playing badminton and practicing the stances of Nehwal.<ref name=":p2">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/parineeti-chopra-gets-trolled-by-her-team-as-she-trains-in-badminton-saina-nehwal-has-epic-response-1556427-2019-06-26\|title=Parineeti Chopra gets trolled by her team as she trains in badminton. Saina Nehwal has epic response\|website=India Today\|access-date=26 June 2019\|date=26 June 2019}}</ref> As many as 12 courts were recreated to represent international venues where Saina Nehwal has played.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/features/detail/saina-nehwal-biopic-set-to-chronicle-indian-star-s-incredible-career/\|website=Olympic Channel\|title=Saina Nehwal biopic set to chronicle Indian star's incredible career\|date=29 June 2020\|access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref>

			==Reception==
			Yogesh Mishra of Bollywood Town says "Movie beautifully talks about the success saga of a middle-class girl from Haryana".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://bollywoodtown.in/film_review/167/review-page.html\|title = Saina \| Bollywood Town\| Latest News}}</ref>

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
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	\| title13 = The Sword Of Saina		\| title13 = The Sword Of Saina
	\| extra13 = Suzanne ~~D’mello~~		\| extra13 = [[Suzanne D'Mello]]
	\| lyrics13 = —		\| lyrics13 = —
	\| length13 = 3:00		\| length13 = 3:00
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* {{IMDb title\|tt9176086}}		* {{IMDb title\|tt9176086}}
	* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saina/ Saina] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]~~<br />~~		* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saina/ Saina] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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	[[Category:Hindi-language films]]		[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
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	[[Category:Badminton films]]		[[Category:Badminton films]]


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{{short description|2021 biographical film on Saina Nehwal}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Saina
| image = Saina film poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Amole Gupte]]
| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]] [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]] Sujay Jairaj Rashesh Shah
| writer = Amole Gupte [[Amitosh Nagpal]] (Dialogue)
| screenplay =
| based_on = [[Saina Nehwal]]
| starring = [[Parineeti Chopra]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Amaal Malik]]
| cinematography = Piyush Shah
| editing = [[Deepa Bhatia]]
| studio = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]] Front Foot Pictures
| distributor = [[AA Films]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|3|26|ref1=<ref name="release date" />}}
| runtime = 135 minutes
| country = India
| budget = 
| gross = 
| language = Hindi
}}

'''''Saina''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[biographical film|biographical]] [[sports film]] directed by [[Amole Gupte]] and produced by [[Bhushan Kumar]], [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]], Sujay Jairaj and Rashesh Shah under the banner of [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] and Front Foot Pictures. The film is based on the life of [[Badminton]] player [[Saina Nehwal]]. It stars [[Parineeti Chopra]] who will play the titular role as Saina Nehwal.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-starts-day-5-prep-role-saina-nehwal/|title=Parineeti Chopra starts her day at 5 am to prep for her role as Saina Nehwal!|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=3 April 2019|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/parineeti-chopra-i-want-to-do-justice-to-the-film-and-to-saina-nehwal/articleshow/68698782.cms?|title=Parineeti Chopra: I want to do justice to the film and to Saina Nehwal|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=3 April 2019|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> The film was initially set to release in September 2020, but was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/saina-nehwal-biopic-badminton-star-reacts-to-parineeti-chopra-unseen-look-for-film-calls-pari-her-lookalike-1382685|title=Saina Nehwal Biopic: Badminton Star REACTS To Parineeti Chopra's UNSEEN Look From Film, Calls Pari Her 'Lookalike'|work=ABPLive|date=5 November 2020|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref> Finally it was theatrical released on 26 March 2021.<ref name="release date">{{cite web |title=Parineeti Chopra-starrer Saina Nehwal biopic to release in March|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/parineeti-choprastarrer-saina-nehwal-biopic-to-release-in-march/2038942|date=2 March 2021|website=Outlook India |access-date=2 March 2021}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Parineeti Chopra]] as [[Saina Nehwal]]
* [[Manav Kaul]] as Rajan
* Eshan Naqvi as [[Parupalli Kashyap]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Manav Kaul: When I met Eshan Naqvi, I realised I knew nothing about badminton|url=https://www.mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/manav-kaul-when-i-met-eshan-naqvi-i-realised-i-knew-nothing-about-badminton/articleshow/72101019.cms|work=Mumbai Mirror |access-date=16 March 2021}}</ref>
* [[Meghna Malik]] as Usha Rani Nehwal, Saina's mother<ref name="cast">{{cite web |title=Saina trailer out. Parineeti Chopra-starrer promises to be an inspiring ride|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/saina-trailer-out-parineeti-chopra-starrer-promises-to-be-an-inspiring-ride-1776898-2021-03-08 |work=India Today |access-date=8 March 2021}}</ref>
* Subhrajyoti Barat as Harvir Singh Nehwal, Saina's father<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Ankur Vikal]] as Jeewan Kumar<ref name="cast"/>
* Tawhid Rike Zaman as Rohan's Friend
* Sharrman Dey as Damodar
* Sameer Bassi as Rohan

==Production==
===Development===
[[Saina Nehwal]] revealing the details of the film, on her Twitter account announced the film on 26 April 2017. Earlier, [[Shraddha Kapoor]] was signed to play Nehwal's role, and she even started filming in September 2018 after training, but later she opted out of the film due to health issues.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/most-talked-about-biopics-you-just-cannot-miss/Is-Saina-Nehwal-biopic-delayed-due-to-Shraddha-Kapoors-struggles-with-learning-badminton/photostory/61196219.cms|title=Is Saina Nehwal biopic delayed due to Shraddha Kapoor's struggles with learning badminton?|newspaper=The Times of India|date=24 October 2017|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> On 15 March 2019, it was confirmed by T-Series head honcho [[Bhushan Kumar]] that [[Shraddha Kapoor]] will not be playing the role of Nehwal. In a statement they said, "Due to circumstances beyond her control, the actress kept giving other films priority over the national badminton champion’s biopic, so the makers have decided to go ahead with Chopra."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/heres-why-shraddha-kapoor-was-replaced-by-parineeti-chopra-in-saina-nehwal-biopic-2071353.html|website=News 18|title=Here's Why Shraddha Kapoor Was Replaced by Parineeti Chopra in Saina Nehwal Biopic|date=19 March 2019|access-date=26 June 2019}}</ref>

In June, [[Manav Kaul]] was finalized to play the role of [[Pullela Gopichand]] who is Nehwal's coach.<ref name=":p1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/manav-kaul-to-play-parineeti-chopra-s-coach-in-saina-nehwal-biopic-1554156-2019-06-22|title=Manav Kaul to play Parineeti Chopra's coach in Saina Nehwal biopic|website=India Today|access-date=26 June 2019|date=22 June 2019}}</ref>

===Training===
From mid June, Kapoor is training herself in playing badminton and practicing the stances of Nehwal.<ref name=":p2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/parineeti-chopra-gets-trolled-by-her-team-as-she-trains-in-badminton-saina-nehwal-has-epic-response-1556427-2019-06-26|title=Parineeti Chopra gets trolled by her team as she trains in badminton. Saina Nehwal has epic response|website=India Today|access-date=26 June 2019|date=26 June 2019}}</ref> As many as 12 courts were recreated to represent international venues where Saina Nehwal has played.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/features/detail/saina-nehwal-biopic-set-to-chronicle-indian-star-s-incredible-career/|website=Olympic Channel|title=Saina Nehwal biopic set to chronicle Indian star's incredible career|date=29 June 2020|access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Saina
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Amaal Mallik]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 26 March 2021<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/saina/FUr7kg7hpHw_ |title=Saina – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref>
| recorded = 2020
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 37:18
| language = Hindi
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Kabir Singh]]
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title = [[Koi Jaane Na]]
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube|fkxifEe3ciU|Saina - Full Album}}
}}}}

The soundtrack is composed by [[Amaal Mallik]] and the lyrics are written by [[Manoj Muntashir]] and [[Kunaal Vermaa]].

{{Tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 37:18
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Exordium
| extra1 = —
| lyrics1 = —
| length1 = 1:20
| title2 = Chal Wahin Chalein
| extra2 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| lyrics2 = [[Manoj Muntashir]]
| length2 = 5:10
| title3 = The Staircase Of Life
| extra3 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| lyrics3 = —
| length3 = 2:31
| title4 = Embrace Yourself
| extra4 = Shreya Ghoshal
| lyrics4 = —
| length4 = 1:38
| title5 = Parinda
| extra5 = [[Amaal Mallik]]
| lyrics5 = Manoj Muntashir
| length5 = 5:14
| title6 = One Point For The Sky
| extra6 = —
| lyrics6 = —
| length6 = 1:52
| title7 = A Mother's Love
| extra7 = Suvarna Tiwari
| lyrics7 = Manoj Muntashir
| length7 = 1:14
| title8 = Confluence Of Dreams
| extra8 = —
| lyrics8 = —
| length8 = 1:22
| title9 = Main Hoon Na Tere Saath
| extra9 = [[Armaan Malik]]
| lyrics9 = [[Kunaal Vermaa]]
| length9 = 5:27
| title10 = A Rally Of Love & Success
| extra10 = —
| lyrics10 = —
| length10 = 1:46
| title11 = The Curse Of A Champion
| extra11 = Snigdha Pious
| lyrics11 = —
| length11 = 3:06
| title12 = Hall Of Mirrors
| extra12 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| lyrics12 = —
| length12 = 3:38
| title13 = The Sword Of Saina
| extra13 = Suzanne D’mello
| lyrics13 = —
| length13 = 3:00
}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt9176086}}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saina/ Saina] on [[Bollywood Hungama]] 
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian biographical films]]
[[Category:Biographical films about sportspeople]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of badminton players]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of Indian women]]
[[Category:T-Series (company) films]]
[[Category:Badminton films]]
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