Naagin 7: Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary talks about the pressures of playing the titular role; says, ‘Mouni Roy and Tejasswi Prakash have established high standards…’

Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary talks about Naagin 7

• Priyanka Chahar Choudhary stars in Naagin 7 after Bigg Boss 16
• She aims to honor the show's legacy while adding her own unique touch
• Priyanka prioritized quality projects over quantity after Bigg Boss.

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Following a much-anticipated comeback to television, Bigg Boss 16 contestant Priyanka Chahar Choudhary has returned to the limelight as the star of Naagin 7. Continuing the legacy of strong performers such as Mouni Roy and Tejasswi Prakash, Priyanka has stepped into the role of Ektaa Kapoor’s iconic supernatural drama.

Although she is aware of the large expectations ahead, she is prepared to make the position uniquely hers. Priyanka engaged in an open discussion to reveal her path from the Bigg Boss house to the realm of Naagin.

In a conversation with DNA, the actress was queried about whether she experienced the pressure of stepping into a role previously characterised by icons such as Mouni and Tejasswi. Priyanka viewed the challenge positively, expressing, "I see this opportunity filled with gratitude and enthusiasm. Naagin is a legendary franchise, with Mouni and Tejasswi having established exceptionally high standards. I genuinely honor that legacy, but simultaneously, I aim to infuse my uniqueness and authenticity into the character.”

There has been much conjecture about when she precisely secured the sought-after position. Priyanka seized the chance to clarify and dispel rumours about having signed on prior to her reality TV appearance, stating, "No, that’s not accurate. I received this chance while I was in the Bigg Boss 16 house. That’s when I received this role, and that’s how the journey truly began."

Fans observed that Priyanka became very particular about her projects after her stint on Bigg Boss. When asked if she had difficulty securing employment or if the hiatus was a conscious decision, she clarified that she valued her career sustainability over ongoing exposure.

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"It was certainly an intentional choice. Following Bigg Boss, I aimed to be highly selective about the projects I accepted. I didn't want to jump into projects merely for recognition. I prioritize quality over quantity, and Naagin represents that project for me. In the meantime, I also worked on Dus June Ki Raat and several great music videos. I was putting in steady effort, but I didn’t want to hurry into anything," she remarked.