Parineeti Chopra 'perfectly fit' now; says she's ready for 8-10 hrs of shooting for 'Saina'

Parineeti had a major spasm in her neck and spine area.

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Parineeti Chopra was advised by the doctor to not play badminton for at least a week.
MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra will shoot an extensive sport sequence for her upcoming biopic on ace badminton player Saina Nehwal, nearly ten days after the actor suffered a neck injury which required her to rest.

Parineeti had a major spasm in her neck and spine area and was advised by the doctor to not play badminton for at least a week.

The actor is scheduled to shoot the sequence on Wednesday which requires her to play badminton for 8 hours.


"Yes, this is accurate information. I'm a 100 percent fit now and I can't wait to step into the badminton court and play the game again. I thank my entire 'Saina' team for their invaluable support and my medical team for making me heal so quickly and getting me back on court," Parineeti said in a statement

"I'm feeling very positive to pull off the intense shooting schedule that lies ahead of me because it will involve me playing badminton for 8-10 hours at a stretch. So, I'm glad I'm back to full fitness," she added.


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The biopic, titled 'Saina', will be directed by Amol Gupte, who has movies such as 'Stanley Ka Dabba' and 'Hawa Hawaai' to his credits.

Priyanka-Nick's Epic Sangeet Ceremony: Ambanis Join The Party; Isha, Sophie Turner Groove With Parineeti Chopra
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, who tied the knot in a Christian ceremony at Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan palace on Saturday, took to Instagram to share pictures from their sangeet ceremony. It was a night of love and laughter as the couples' families and friends grooved the night away.

The 36-year-old actress wrote on Instagram, "Nick and I were looking forward to the sangeet (musical evening), another pre-wedding ritual... and to see what each side had put together. And what a performance it was."

Both the families narrated the couple's love story through song and dance.

In Pic (clockwise from top right): Priyanka and Nick; Chopra with Isha Ambani and Parineeti; Sophie Turner with the groom's squad; Chopra with Nita and Mukesh Ambani.

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For the sangeet ceremony, Priyanka Chopra channelled her desi girl look in a saree paired with a shimmering blouse and a diamond choker. Nick Jonas complemented her in a midnight blue kurta.

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Nick Jonas brought out his Bollywood avatar as he grooved with family and friends at what looks like an epic night.

Nick Jonas brought out his Bollywood avatar as he grooved with family and friends at what looks like an epic night.

The Ambanis, who reached Jodhpur on Saturday just ahead of the sangeet ceremony, were spotted sitting front row with Chopra and her mother. Nita Ambani opted for a ivory lehenga with a leheria dupatta, while the Reliance Industries Chairman was dressed in a black bandhgala.

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Designed by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, the decor at the function included fairy lights and mirror installations that lit up the Umaid Bhawan grounds. The designer-duo described the set up as an 'enchanted wonderland'.

The pictures by photographer Joseph Radhik showed the stars and their friends in full party mode.

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The 'Quantico' actress and mum Madhu Chopra had a special performance up their sleeve as they took to the stage. Just like her daughter, Madhu Chopra, too, was dressed in a saree - albeit in blue.

The 'Quantico' actress and mum Madhu Chopra had a special performance up their sleeve as they took to the stage. Just like her daughter, Madhu Chopra, too, was dressed in a saree - albeit in blue.

Jonas's family and friends, including 'Game Of Thrones' star Sophie Turner, also performed to both Bollywood and English songs. In her Instagram post, Chopra said that the night began as a 'fierce dance and song competition between the families but ended, as always, as a huge celebration of love'.

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The Jonas brothers, Kevin, Joe, and Frankie, gave his brother company in traditional, Indian attire by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. While the groom was in blue, his groomsmen were all dressed in black.

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The night ended with a winning side - the bride's - who won a trophy for their performance. But at the end it was all about love, as the families and friends all got together for a picture with the couple.

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