Is that Saina Nehwal on Shraddha Kapoor's Twitter? No. That's the actress herself in her first look from the biopic on the 28-year-old badminton champ! On Saturday, Shraddha dropped her look from the work-in-progress movie and oh boy, one can't simply tell them apart. The photo features Shraddha as Saina, in which she perfectly encapsulates Saina's signature expression rejoicing victory when on the field. Shraddha "Truely redefines Saina's energy level," like Twitter says. Shared on Shraddha Kapoor's Instagram on Saturday morning, the photo garnered over 8 lakh likes in less than five hours! Now, that's something to cheer for. Shraddha also did not feel the need to describe the photo in too many words. Here's what she tweeted.
#SAINA pic.twitter.com/mCLP75r2q4
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) September 29, 2018
Tweets sending major thumbs-up to Shraddha's look have flooded the social media site, setting '#SainaNehwalBiopic' shoot up the trends list. "A top notch look of Shraddha Kapoor in Saina Nehwal biopic," said a tweet while another added: "Shraddha Kapoor just nailed it." Fans also can't wait for the movie to release: "I'm already becoming impatient for the film!" read a tweet while another said: "It is interesting to see Bollywood taking the initiative to get the lives of these great heroes of our nation on the big screen. Saina Nehwal Biopic is one of the examples of it starring Shraddha Kapoor in it. Excited for this biopic."
Totally in love with first look of @ShraddhaKapoor as @NSaina !
— Pranjal Jani (@pranjal_97) September 29, 2018
That face of victory after passing through so many struggles !#SainaNehwalBiopic pic.twitter.com/uOT6FNbEh7
Cheers for Shraddha's dedication level.. #SainaNehwalBiopic pic.twitter.com/2AzCYUezhz
— Shreya (@SidsFanShreya) September 29, 2018
A top notch look of @ShraddhaKapoor in #SainaNehwalBiopic
— Abhishek Raj (@raj_abhishek31) September 29, 2018
Next #Sanju like movie.. Coming soon #awsmwork pic.twitter.com/rcbpGv6CfE
#ShraddhaKapoor just nailed it in FL truely redefines Saina 's energy level
— SRS KA (@KajalHolicSRS) September 29, 2018
Hope #SainaNehwalBiopic gonna be another landmark like #Stree in her career !! pic.twitter.com/9HG5DliI6T
its gonna be biggest hit of shraddha kapoor ....@ShraddhaKapoor rock it#SainaNehwalBiopic
— Prayag Mishra (@PrayagMishra14) September 29, 2018
It is interesting to see Bollywood taking the initiative to get the lives of these great heroes of our nation on the big screen.#SainaNehwalBiopic is one of the example of it starring #ShraddhaKapoor in it. #excited for this biopic. pic.twitter.com/5SJFYuowqW
— Nidhi khandelwal (@Nidhi09754168) September 29, 2018
A great initiative... This country was in need of such a movie which will drag attention of the public towards other sports than cricket. #SainaNehwalBiopic #SainaNehwal #ShraddhaKapoor @ShraddhaKapoor https://t.co/nJehPjX1Nm
— Ruklok Pradhan (@ruklokpradhan) September 29, 2018
Here is First Look from the biopic of Saina Nehwal featuring Shraddha Kapoor. The movie is being directed by Amole Gupte and produced by Bhushan Kumar.
— Prajyot Mishra (@Prajyot_Mishra) September 29, 2018
I'm already becoming impatient for the film! When it is scheduled to release?#SainaNehwalBiopic pic.twitter.com/sNgt5rURe6
To bring alive the charisma of Saina Nehwal on screen, Shraddha trained extensively in the sport with the champ herself and also her coach Pullela Gopichand. Not just all work but she also hung out with the sports star at her residence, pictures of which were shared on social media. Shraddha also recently told news agency IANS: "Saina's parents gave lots of love to me and they treated me like a family when I visited their home, so, it felt really nice to see them here."
Meanwhile, if you are expecting a cameo by Saina Nehwal in the biopic, this is what the actress had told PTI: "It is all work in progress so you never know."
Shraddha Kapoor had to back-to-back releases recently - while Batti Gul Meter Chalu decently performed at the box office, Shraddha is still basking in the glory of the success of Stree.
