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Saina Nehwal Clarifies Parineeti Chopra Relationship Was Professional After Instagram Follow Chatter

She says their limited, work-only meetings during the 2021 biopic meant they never formed a friendship.

Overview

  • Nehwal addressed the topic in a new conversation on YouTuber Subhojit Ghosh’s channel, responding to online attention on Instagram follows.
  • She described meeting Chopra for about an hour or two once every two to three weeks, often with the director present, to discuss her journey for the film.
  • Nehwal said she did not notice any follow or unfollow activity because her training, tournaments and events kept her occupied.
  • Outlets reporting on the interview noted that as of January 29, 2026, Nehwal and Chopra do not follow each other on Instagram.
  • Chopra’s performance in the 2021 film Saina drew praise despite mixed reviews for the movie, which is available to stream on Prime Video.