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Saina(2021)

5.7/10
Hindi133 mins

Saina (2021) is a 133-minute Hindi film directed by Amole Gupte. Starring Paresh Rawal, Sharrman Dey and Amole Gupte. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Saina stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.

Director:Amole Gupte
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 March 2021
Director
Amole Gupte
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 13m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

This is the true story of badminton champion Saina Nehwal. It follows her journey from a talented young girl to an Olympic medalist and world-class athlete. The film shows how her passion and hard work led her to the top.

From a dream to Olympic glory.

Film Details

5.7Rating
133Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 March 2021
Also Known AsSaina · ไซน่า

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
survivalfamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Paresh Rawal, Actor in Saina
Paresh RawalActor
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Sharrman DeyActor
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Amole GupteDirector
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Piyush ShahCrew
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Shubraojyoti BaratActor
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Ankur VikalActor

Trivia

  • The film's release was delayed by over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Parineeti Chopra trained for over a year with national-level coaches to perfect her badminton technique.
  • Real badminton matches from Saina Nehwal's career were studied frame-by-frame to choreograph the sports sequences.
  • The movie features a cameo by Saina Nehwal's real-life coach, Pullela Gopichand, playing himself.
  • Parts of the film were shot at the actual training academy where Saina Nehwal practiced in Hyderabad.
  • The production team used special camera rigs to capture the high-speed movement of the shuttlecock during rallies.
  • A child actor, who is a state-level badminton player, portrays the young Saina in the early portions of the film.

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