Updated On: 22 January, 2022 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Sundari Iyer
Chembur girl Naishaa, 13, who played the role of kid Saina Nehwal in biopic, feels proud to emulate her idol off screen too after winning U-15 title recently

Naishaa Kaur Bhatoye with actor Parineeti Chopra; Naishaa with her trophy after winning the All India sub junior U-15 title in Haryana recently and Saina Nehwal
Naishaa Kaur Bhatoye, 13, who essayed the role of her idol, Saina Nehwal in the 2021 biographical sports film, Saina, is a champion in real life too.
The Chembur-based teenager won the U-15 girls singles title at the Ashwani Gupta Memorial All India Sub Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament in Haryana earlier this month. In the final on January 9, she defeated Anwesha Gowda of Delhi 17-21, 21-14, 21-16.