Saina Nehwal Clears the Air on Parineeti Chopra Speculation: “Our Association Was Only Work-Related”

Saina Nehwal Clears the Air on Parineeti Chopra Speculation

Saina Nehwal Clears the Air on Parineeti Chopra Speculation

Saina Nehwal has finally addressed the long-standing chatter surrounding her equation with actor Parineeti Chopra, firmly stating that their connection never went beyond professional boundaries. By doing so, the badminton star has put an end to assumptions that surfaced after the release of her biopic.

The 2021 film Saina, which chronicled Nehwal’s rise from a determined youngster to one of India’s most successful badminton players, featured Parineeti Chopra in the lead role. While Parineeti was widely appreciated for her commitment and physical transformation, the film itself received a mixed response and did not perform strongly at the box office. In the years that followed, social media users began speculating about a possible rift after noticing that Parineeti did not follow Saina on Instagram. – Saina Nehwal Clears the Air on Parineeti Chopra Speculation

Saina Nehwal Responds to the Instagram Buzz

Speaking recently on Subhojit Ghosh’s YouTube channel, Saina Nehwal reacted to the online discussion for the first time. She revealed that she was unaware of the social media debate for a long while and never considered it significant.

Saina explained that her life has largely revolved around intense training schedules, tournaments, and professional responsibilities, leaving little room to track online activity. She admitted that matters such as following or unfollowing someone on Instagram never crossed her mind. – Saina Nehwal Clears the Air on Parineeti Chopra Speculation

Clarifying her equation with Parineeti Chopra, Saina stated that the two were never friends. Their interactions, she said, were limited, purposeful, and strictly linked to the film. During the preparation phase, Saina shared insights into her personal journey, challenges, mental approach, and experiences in the sport—purely to help Parineeti understand the role better.

“It was never about building a friendship,” Saina noted, adding that every discussion they had was centred on ensuring an authentic portrayal on screen. “It was completely professional.” – Saina Nehwal Clears the Air on Parineeti Chopra Speculation

She further revealed that they met only a handful of times during the making of the film, typically once in a few weeks, and for brief sessions lasting an hour or two. Most of these meetings were attended by the film’s director as well. With her packed training and competition schedule, Saina said there was no scope for social interactions such as meals or casual outings.

Given the limited nature of their association, Saina made it clear that social media expectations were irrelevant. Since their bond was rooted entirely in work, she saw nothing unusual about the absence of Instagram follows.

Currently, neither Saina Nehwal nor Parineeti Chopra follows the other on social media—a detail Saina considers entirely natural, considering their relationship was defined by professionalism rather than personal closeness.

Saina Nehwal Clears the Air on Parineeti Chopra Speculation

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