Overview
- Ektaa Kapoor confirmed Choudhary as the franchise’s new lead during Weekend Ka Vaar, unveiling a stage performance and first look with host Salman Khan.
- Choudhary credited Kapoor’s on-air promise from Bigg Boss 16 and later called the role a dream come true in a social media note of thanks.
- Initial online reaction to the Naagin avatar leaned critical over styling and costume choices, though many fans celebrated the casting.
- Salman Khan asked Choudhary about rumoured ex Ankit Gupta on air; her brief, nonverbal response was interpreted by viewers as a breakup signal without any official statement.
- Producers have not announced the premiere date or full storyline; separate reports name Eisha Singh and Namik Paul and suggest a two-Naagin premise, which remains unconfirmed by the makers.