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Who is Parineeti's GREATEST support?

'Even when things get tough and seem hopeless, it is our family and friends that pull us through.'

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Parineeti Chopra's last release Saina was a story about perseveran­ce, dreams, and passion as she brought badminton champion Saina Nehwal's life on screen.

The movie celebrated the winning enthusiasm of a little girl from Haryana who goes on to become the first Indian badminton player to win a medal at the Olympics. While the film fared decently on OTT, it is all set for a television premiere on July 25 on ze cinema. she says, "It took me six months to understand the nuances of badminton and only then did

more inclined towards academics and the creative side of things.

To perfect the role, I had to get into the mind of being an athlete.

I went through a lot of training to understand the body language

and techniques of an ace shuttler.

Saina (Nehwal), and the team that coached me, were great and I'm

grateful that they were so supportive.

It really helped me bring out that authentici­ty for the character.

It took me six months to understand the nuances of badminton and

only then did I go on set.

The excitement and nervousnes­s made this whole experience very

memorable.

Her life screams perseveran­ce.

Her resilience and unbreakabl­e spirit have inspired an entire

nation.

This movie gave me the opportunit­y to learn a little more about

Saina as a person.

Skill aside, an athlete's mindset is an unmatched weapon.

That fighting spirit, passion and never-give-up attitude is

something that I look up to.

In the movie, Saina's family, coach and friends were her strong support system. Who has been a constant support system in your life?

My family. I have really come to realise how important family is

in life and it has resonated with me even more during the

pandemic.

Even when things get tough and seem hopeless, it is our family

and friends that pull us through.

In the long run, it is this unconditio­nal love and constant support

that becomes our armour and lets us take on any battle fearlessly.

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