In a career spanning over a decade, Deepika Padukone has played versatile roles on screen. The actor, who has made a mark for herself in Bollywood, is all set to make her debut in Hollywood with Vin Diesel’s XXX: The Return of Xander Cage. With a handful of films in her kitty, the 30-year-old actor is unstoppable and wants to try her hand at a biopic too.
The daughter of celebrated badminton player Prakash Padukone, Deepika says she would love to essay the role of badminton ace Saina Nehwal on the silver screen.
“I would love to play Saina on screen. In fact, we have played together, and obviously she was way better … She also said that I was ‘good’ at it. We had a fun time… Of course, anything for the love of sports… especially if it is badminton,” Deepika told IANS at an event in Delhi.
The Tamasha actor spoke about her inclination towards bringing the life of the sportsperson alive on the sliver screen.
Saina, who was also present at the event, shared her wish to see Deepika bringing her life in front of the camera in the forthcoming biopic, through a live video chat.
When asked about her preference, Saina said, “Of course, Deepika Padukone. She used to play badminton. Her father was a badminton player. I think she would do good justice to the role. I wish she could do the role.”
Filmmaker Amol Gupte is making a film on the Indian badminton champion.
