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Surbhi Chandna Reveals Why She Initially Said No to 'Naagin' Role

Surbhi Chandna wasn't sure about playing a Naagin at first. She actually asked for a different show from Ekta Kapoor's production house. The pandemic gave her time to think, and she realized she really wanted the role. Now, she's known for her iconic performance in the popular series.

Key Points: Surbhi Chandna on Rejecting Naagin Role Before Joining Cast

  • Surbhi initially felt she didn't fit the criteria for the supernatural role
  • The Covid lockdown gave her time to pause and reassess her career path
  • She always wanted to work with producer Ekta Kapoor's banner, Balaji
  • Rashami Desai joked about kids asking 'Naagin' actors to transform
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Surbhi Chandna reveals why she asked Ekta Kapoor for a show other than 'Naagin'

Surbhi Chandna reveals she initially asked Ekta Kapoor for a different show, explaining why she hesitated before embracing the iconic Naagin role.

"I told them that I am dying to work with Balaji but give me some other show... - Surbhi Chandna"

Mumbai, Dec 19

Television actress Surbhi Chandna spoke about her journey with “Naagin” and revealed that the popular show was not an immediate yes for her.

During her recent appearance on Rashami Desai’s talk show, Surbhi shared shared that the Covid phase played a crucial role in making her rethink her decision, as it gave her time to pause, reflect, and reassess her career choices. She also admitted that working with Ekta Kapoor had always been high on her bucket list, which eventually led her to embrace the opportunity when the role finally felt right.

Surbhi Chandna revealed when she was offered the role she stated, “I dont fit the criteria….I told them that I am dying to work with Balaji but give me some other show… then they asked me to think over it and I requested some time. They were supposed to start with an actor before me, then there’s this story of re-incarnation and then comes my role in the series as the Naagin and that’s when I instantly got into action mode.”

Rashami Desai added to the fun by lightheartedly pointing out a humorous drawback of being linked to Naagin. “Kids come up to you and say, ‘Aunty, Naagin ban ke dikhao na.”

For the unversed, “Naagin 5” aired between August 2020 and February 2021 and starred Surbhi Chandna, Sharad Malhotra, and Mohit Sehgal in key roles. This supernatural series follows the journey of shape-shifting naagins. Each season featured the Naagin taking on evil forces while protecting the ultimate source of power.

"Naagin 5" revolved around themes of love, revenge, and reincarnation, centering on the characters of Bani, played by Surbhi Chandna, and Veer, portrayed by Sharad Malhotra.

Surbhi Chandna also recalled shedding weight during her show ‘Ishqbaaz.' She explained that it was required for her character and that she strongly believes in respecting the makers’ vision.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Haha, Rashami's point about kids is so true! My niece does the same thing whenever she sees an actor from Naagin on TV. "Naagin ban ke dikhao!" 😂 It shows how deeply these shows connect with the audience, especially the younger ones.
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Arjun K
Respect for her professionalism. She wanted to work with Ekta Kapoor but was honest about not feeling right for *that* specific role initially. That shows maturity. Many would just say yes for the fame. Naagin 5 was entertaining, and she did a great job as Bani.
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Sarah B
Interesting read. While I appreciate her journey, I sometimes feel these supernatural shows, though popular, tend to follow a very similar template season after season. It would be great if Balaji could experiment with fresh concepts beyond naagins and maahisasurs.
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Kavya N
Her dedication is commendable. Shedding weight for Ishqbaaz and then taking on a physically demanding role like Naagin shows she respects her craft. Our TV industry needs more actors who think before jumping onto a trend. All the best to her!
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Vikram M
The "re-incarnation" track is what hooks everyone! Glad she came on board. Weekend family time is incomplete without a Naagin episode. My mom and dad are bigger fans than the kids! 😄

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