- By Aarushi Raina
- Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:22 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Naagin 7 Lead Revealed: Ekta Kapoor's upcoming season from the hit Naagin franchise has been creating a lot of buzz, especially for its lead cast. After reports suggested several well-known celebrities' names, the lead actor of Naagin 7 has finally been unveiled. Ekta appeared on the reality show Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, to make the announcement. Actor Priyanka Chahar Choudhary has been named as the lead for the next season of Naagin. The former BB contestants also joined Salman and Ekta on stage after making a grand entry to unveil her role in Naagin 7.
Naagin 7: Priyanka Chahar Choudhary To Play Titular Role
During her appearance on Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar, Ekta Kapoor, producer of Naagin, confirmed Priyanka Chahar Choudhary as the lead of the show this time.
Choudhary expressed her excitement, stating, "I still remember the moment on 'Bigg Boss 16' when Ekta ma’am said she found her next Naagin, and to have her keep that promise and choose me for this legacy is truly an honour. I am very thankful to Bigg Boss and Salman sir for his advice during his appearance on weekend ka Vaar."
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She also added, "I’ve always believed that some roles demand an actor to be more than a character; they challenge your strength, your range, and your spirit. Taking charge of the 'Naagin' universe is a huge responsibility, and I will do everything in my power to uphold it. To be revealed as Naagin in front of Salman sir and millions of viewers feels nothing short of destiny’s plan. I’m super grateful to Colors and Balaji Telefilms for trusting me with this throne, and for giving me a story that’s truly going down in hiss-tory as pure serpentainment."
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About Naagin Franchise
Debuted in 2015, the first season featured actors Mouni Roy, Adaa Khan and Arjun Bijlani in the lead roles. Since then, the show has gained a loyal fan base, carving out its own niche in the world of daily soap. With every season, new faces and fresh storylines have been introduced. The most recent season, Naagin 6, showed Tejasswi Prakash with Simba Nagpal in the lead. Now, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary will headline Naagin season 7 and the rest of the cast is yet to be unveiled.