Saina Nehwal Breaks Silence on Parineeti Chopra Instagram Buzz
Badminton star dismisses social media speculation, says no fallout exists.
Parineeti Chopra portrayed badminton icon Saina Nehwal in the 2021 biopic Saina, directed by Amole Gupte. The film chronicled Nehwal’s rise from a young player in Hyderabad to becoming a world No. 1 shuttler and an Olympic medalist. While the film drew mixed critical response, Parineeti’s performance was widely appreciated.
Years after its release, the film has returned to public conversation for an unexpected reason. Social media users recently observed that Parineeti does not follow Saina Nehwal on Instagram, despite the athlete having followed the actor earlier. The discovery quickly sparked online speculation about a possible rift between the two.
Addressing the chatter, Saina Nehwal clarified that there was no issue at all. Speaking to Subhojit Ghosh on his YouTube channel, the former world champion said she had not even noticed the follow-unfollow discussion and stressed that it held no personal significance.
Saina explained that her schedule, filled with training, tournaments and professional commitments, left little room to focus on such matters. She also noted that her interactions with Parineeti during the film were largely professional, centered on sharing details of her career and experiences rather than forming a personal friendship.
By addressing the rumours directly, Saina has put to rest speculation surrounding the social media buzz, reiterating that there is no discord behind the scenes.