The time has come to add another film to the long list of sports Biopic movies. Bollywood has been experimenting with various genres throughout time and biopics have proved to be the new trend in the industry in the past few years.

The audience, especially film lovers are attracting towards biopics and the filmmakers have been taking inspiration from various events and incidents of some real-life heroes and making movies.

Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor who is currently busy shooting for the movie ‘Haseena: The Queen of Mumbai’ which is based on Dawood Ibrahim’s sister Haseena Parkar is all set to essay the role of India’s foremost badminton player, Saina Nehwal. The film is said to be produced by T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar.

Saina Nehwal’s biopic is directed by Amol Gupte, a critically acclaimed filmmaker known for his movies like ‘Taare Zameen Par’, ‘Stanley Ka Dabba’ and ‘Hawa Hawaai’. Shraddha who will be next seen in ‘Half Girlfriend’ took to her Twitter handle on Wednesday to confirm the news.

SAINA NEHWAL – The former World no 1 badminton player. An Indian girl. An inspiration to millions. A youth icon in the truest sense. @NSaina pic.twitter.com/ZvXfAp7X7J

— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) April 26, 2017

Her journey to the top has been fascinating & I am honored to be given this opportunity to play her in my next film ‘SAINA’.

— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) April 26, 2017

The preparation for this film is going to be very, very challenging. It’s probably going to be my most difficult film till date.

— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) April 26, 2017

Wish me luck everyone ❤️

— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) April 26, 2017

‘SAINA’ is going to be directed by Amole Gupte & produced by T series ❤️

— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) April 26, 2017

Confirming the news, Shraddha said,

“Most girls have played badminton at some point in their lives in school. I feel so lucky to be playing Saina, who’s not just been the world’s No. 1 badminton player, but is also a youth icon. I can’t wait to start prepping for my role.”

Earlier while to a leading national daily, Saina Nehwal was quoted saying,

“I was aware of the film, yes, but I didn’t know about the casting. It’s great if Shraddha plays me because she is a very talented actress and very hardworking. I am sure she will do justice to the role. The best part is, she is a good friend as well. So it will be easier to teach her some badminton skills. A lot of people did tell me that we do look similar and I think that’s a huge compliment because Shraddha is very good looking.”

The film is slated for a 2018 release.