TLI Staff
New Delhi: Akshara turned Komolika Hina Khan is now small screen’s new Naagin. The actress is all set to play the titular role of Naagin in the upcoming installment of the supernatural series. The actress who took a sabbatical from small screen last year to pursue her Bollywood dreams is thrilled to be part of the popular franchise.
“Naagin is a hugely popular franchise and I am very happy to be associated with it and thrilled to play the leading role. While fantasy fiction is a new arena for me, it is equally fascinating. Be it the sets, overall look, and attire, storyline, or overall experience, it looks extremely promising. I would like to thank Ekta Kapoor for believing in me and I am certain I will be able to bring her vision to life,” said Hina Khan about her upcoming venture.
Hina Khan will be cast alongside Kundali Bhagya star Dheeraj Dhoopar who was also seen in Sasural Simar Ka as Prem.
“This is an extremely exciting time for me. To act in a show like Naagin, which enjoys such a rich legacy and is the top show on television, is a dream for any actor. I am a huge fan of the show, and I am thrilled about the part because it is unlike anything I have ever played before. There are always a lot of incredible VFX used in Naagin, and it will be a whole new experience for me because I have never done that kind of a role before. It will be great to work with Ekta Kapoor and be associated with COLORS again,” said the actor.
Jamai Raja actress Nia Sharma played the lead role in Naagin 4 before lockdown and was cast opposite Udaan star Vijayendra Kumeria, while Rashami Desai played a cameo.
Hina was last seen as Komolika in Ekta Kapoor’s Kasautii Zindagii Kay. She left the show when it was at its peak and joined Cannes Film Festival to promote her movie Lines. The actress who debuted as Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai forayed into Bollywood with Vikram Bhatt’s Hacked. She also did a short film Smart Phone where she played a simple small town girl and made her web series debut in Damaged opposite Adhyayan Suman. The actress has also been getting accolades for her role in Zee5 original Unlock opposite Kushal Tandon.
But now perhaps it’s time for Hina to come back and reclaim her small scren queen crown.