Ekta Kapoor has finally revealed the new face of Naagin. The Content Czarina has always believed in reinventing the character every season. Each Naagin carries a new story with a new timeline and love story. So, every season Ekta returns with a fresh face to keep up with the mythological legacy since 2015.
For the Indian audience, this mythology connects with the Indian roots resonating deeply with the themes of divine justice. From Mouni Roy to Tejasswi Prakash, Naagin has not only been a character but the face of a whole generational tale.
Now as the new season approaches fans are getting ready for their new Naagin, and Ekta has officially announced Priyanka Chahar Choudhary as the face of Naagin 7, on the set of Big Boss 19.
The Revelation of the new Naagin
Last week on the set of Big Boss 19, Ekta appeared as a special guest on the episode of ‘Weekend ka vaar’. She was on the set to promote her upcoming shows and Ekta being Ekta gave us a surprise in the most dramatic way using the very moment to reveal the face of the new Naagin.
She was up on the stage with the host of the show Salman Khan when she took everyone’s attention by saying that she had a ‘very special announcement’ for all the Naagin fans!
A short teaser video was played of a silhouette transforming from a serpent to human form and the camera suddenly revealed Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary confirming her as a lead of the next season. After revealing the lead she said “This season is going to be fierce, fiery, and full of surprises.”
Who is Priyanka and why did Ekta choose her?
Priyanka is best known for her breakout role as Tejo Sandhu in Udaariyaan (Colors TV). She won hearts through her strong and emotional acting. Later, she gained massive popularity after she entered Big Boss 16 and earned a loyal fandom, which is one of the most active fandoms in Indian TV. Her name trends on X (twitter) almost everyday.
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Fans Reaction
Fans exploded social media with #PriyankaAsNaagin and #Naagin7 trends on X(Twitter) and Instagram. The comments were flooded with fans appreciating Ekta’s choice, calling Priyanka “a perfect blend of elegance and power”.
It is a great moment for Priyanka’s fans as they had been requesting and suggesting her name to Ekta on social media for a long time and Ekta finally noticed!
Confirmed cast! Release date and Platform
After the grand revelation on the set of Big Boss 19, Naagin 7 became the new gossip of the town and a new cast emerged on the list of the new season of the fantasy-drama.
With the lead actress Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary at front, Esha Singh from ‘Sirf Tum’, ‘Ishq Subhan Allah’ will be playing a key role in the upcoming serial. Rumors suggest that she could be the second Naagin and bring in a new twist.
Completing the trio is Namik Paul, the handsome, tall actor from ‘Ek Duje Ke Vaaste’, ‘Ek Deewana Tha’, and Kavach 2. From his previous experience in fantasy thrillers, Naagin 7 is all set to become one of the most-watched TV serials of 2026.
While most of the reports suggest that the serial is expected to be aired in early 2026, there has not been any official confirmation about the release date yet.
Written by: Supriya