Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu Chris Gayle . She is in the process of opening a badminton academy in her native state of Haryana. She married a badminton player, Parupalli Kashyap in a private ceremony on 14 December 2018. Politics Nehwal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi on 29 January 2020 in the presence of party's national general secretary Arun Singh. Her sister Abu Chandranshu Nehwal also joined the party. She was quoted as saying "Narendra Modi is working hard for the country, and has always inspired me." Accolades Awards Most Promising Player of the Year (2008) award by Badminton World Federation Arjuna Award (2009) Padma Shri (2010) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2009–2010) Padma Bhushan (2016) For the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics cash award from the Haryana Government cash award from the Rajasthan Government cash award from the Andhra Pradesh Government cash award from the Badminton Association of India Honorary doctorate degree by Mangalayatan University Honorary doctorate degree by SRM Institute of Science and Technology Endorsements In 2002, sports brand Yonex offered to sponsor Nehwal's kit. As her status and rankings improved, the number of sponsorships also increased. In 2004, Bharat Petroleum signed the rising star. She is one of the athletes supported by Olympic Gold Quest. She endorses Commune Builder, Edelweiss Group, Emami, Fortune Cooking Oil, Godrej No Marks, Herbalife Nutrition, Huawei Honor smartphone. Indian Overseas Bank, Iodex, NECC, Sahara Group, Star Sports, Top Ramen Noodles, Vaseline and Yonex. Nehwal signed an endorsement deal worth Rs. 400 million with the popular sports management firm Rhiti Sports in 2012. However, she severed this deal in 2013 and signed up with KWAN entertainment and marketing solutions for an undisclosed sum. She has a dedicated sporting range with the multinational sports goods manufacturer Yonex, 4% of the profits of which goes to her. In popular culture Nehwal has been invited on popular Indian television shows as a guest including Satyamev Jayate, Comedy Nights with Kapil, The Kapil Sharma Show, Sam Jam. Her autobiography, Playing to Win: My Life On and Off Court, was released in 2012. Saina, a biopic based on her life, directed by Amol Gupte with actress Parineeti Chopra playing the title role, was released in 2021. Legacy Saina Nehwal Institute of Agricultural Technology, Training & Education at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University is named after her. See also India national badminton team