Shraddha Kapoor

From Milkha Singh and Mary Kom to Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar, journeys of several Indian sports personalities have charmed Bollywood filmmakers in the recent past. Now, a biopic on badminton sensation Saina Nehwal is in the works. Shraddha Kapoor will step into Nehwal's shoes in the Amol Gupte-directed project.

The actor, who has started prepping for the role, says, "I have fallen in love with the sport. I look forward to my badminton sessions every day. I see young kids playing the sport amazingly, which is inspiring. It's a tough sport. Apart from being physically fit, you need to be mentally strong. It's going to be a challenging role for me."