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Naagin 7: Chandni Sharma likely to play the negative lead in supernatural drama

While there have been wide speculations about prominent faces being roped in for Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming supernatural drama, Chandni Sharma, who gained immense fame with her stint in Star Plus show Jhanak has apparently signed the dotted line.

September 03, 2025 / 11:21 IST
Chandni Sharma was last seen in Jhanak

Chandni Sharma was last seen in Jhanak

TV show Naagin is going to make a comeback to the small screens soon with its seventh season. As the launch date nears, fans are eager to learn the cast.

There is a fresh update and according to reports, Naagin 7’s negative lead has been finalised.

If reports are to be believe then Jhanak fame Chandni Sharma has reportedly been cast by Ekta Kapoor as the negative lead, and her appearance will give Naagin 7 a new dimension of malicious charm, according to a report by IWM Buzz.

Chandni is renowned for having a strong on-screen presence and an edgy, distinctive attitude.

Her presence will make the plot more intense by posing a challenge to Naagin, the main character, and introducing additional twists and thrills.

Chandni is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry. In the previous show, Jhanak, she played the role of Arshi, and her presence and acting abilities made her everyone's favourite.

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According to reports, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary filmed a promotional video for the main character, Naagin. The actress might leave the show if the release date is further postponed, although confirmation is still pending. But the actress has denied all reports and dismissed them as rumours.

Social media is abuzz with reports about who will replace Naagin and how Chandni's role will keep audiences glued to the screen.

Hiba appears to have finished the season-long mock shoot. Additionally, there is a speculation that Tassnim Nerurkar, has joined the serial.

There have also been some earlier rumours that Ankita Lokhande and Isha Malviya would play the main characters. Speaking of recent history, Mohit Sehgal, Sharad Malhotra, and Surbhi Chandna all appeared in Naagin's fifth season, which aired from August 2020 to February 2021. In contrast, Tejasswi Prakash starred in Naagin 6, which had Simba Nagpal in the major role.

Entertainment desk
first published: Sep 3, 2025 11:16 am

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