Who is Saina Nehwal's Husband? All About Parupalli Kashyap, Their Marriage and Journey

Saina Nehwal is married to Parupalli Kashyap, a former Indian international shuttler, Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Olympian, and, for several years, one of the most constant figures in her professional

and personal life.

Together, they form one of Indian badminton's most influential partnerships - built on shared training halls, parallel careers, injuries, triumphs, separation, and eventual reconciliation.

Are Sania Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap separated?

After more than a decade together, Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap married in December 2018. Around the same time, Kashyap began transitioning into a coaching role, frequently seen in Saina's corner during tournaments.

In July 2025, Saina publicly announced her separation from Kashyap. "Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing - for ourselves and each other. " The news marked the end of what many considered Indian sports' most enduring partnership.

However, the break proved temporary. A month later, the couple confirmed their reconciliation through an Instagram post captioned: "Sometimes distance teaches you the value of presence. Here we are- trying again. "

Saina recently addressed the episode in a podcast, explaining, "It was a misunderstanding. Since we've known each other for so many years, we sat down and spoke things through.

"We realised that fulfilling a relationship is not easy. Our parents also spoke to us. In the end, we made sure that whatever had happened, or any misunderstandings there were, were resolved, and that we moved forward.

"We decided to keep everything positive. Now we're together, and we're happy. "

Does Saina Nehwal have children?

No, Saina Nehwal does not have any children as of early 2026.

In 2023, a year before she stopped playing, Nehwal stated: "I want to see how it goes with work first, so after that maybe, but not right now. "

How did Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap meet?

The two first crossed paths as children in the late 1990s and began training together in Hyderabad in the early 2000s. Their bond deepened after they moved to train under the legendary coach Pullela Gopichand at his academy in 2004.

Both players rose together during a golden decade for Indian badminton. At the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Saina won gold while Kashyap returned with bronze. Two years later, at the London Olympics, history followed them again - Saina claimed India's first-ever Olympic medal in badminton, while Kashyap became the first Indian male shuttler to reach the quarter finals.

The following years brought more breakthroughs: Kashyap's Commonwealth gold in 2014, Saina's ascent to world No.1 in 2015, and her silver medal at the World Championships.

Elite sport, however, rarely moves in straight lines. From late 2015 onwards, Kashyap's career was disrupted by a series of injuries, including a calf tear and a later knee problem that ruled him out of the Rio 2016 Olympics.

The two often spoke about how closely intertwined their routines were - discussing training loads, recovery and tournament planning as equals. When one faltered, the other compensated, emotionally if not competitively.