Mumbai: Hina Khan who took a break from Indian TV to foray into Bollywood is back to small screen with a bang as she’s all set to play Sarvashreshta Aadi Naagin in Ekta Kapoor’s fifth installment of the popular supernatural series.
Hina romances Mohit Malhotra on the show who portrays Hridaya, the love of Sarvashreshta Aadi Naagin’s life. The Naag and the Naagin are about to start a new chapter of their life on Mahashivratri when a Cheel or eagle (Dheeraj Dhoopar) who is madly in love with the Naagin plays spoilsport and kills Hridaya. Wowing to avenge his death, Naagin will reincarnate in ‘Kalyug’ to take forward her revenge story.
Hina Khan who started her career with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and has most recently portrayed Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay cannot wait to see herself in the super-glamorous role of Naagin. The actress in a virtual press conference revealed what made her choose Naagin while she was not planning to do TV anytime soon.
I took a break from Indian TV but then I got a call from Ekta and she wanted me to to play Naagin. She said the reason I want you to play this character is because this is not a daily soap and this is a season and it will finish in a limited time. Besides she is somebody who’s not gonna ask you whether you want to do a show or not, she just says I have got this character for you and you are going to play it. So basically you are not left with any choice. I have a huge respect for Ekta and I really could not say no to her. Besides Naagin is a franchise that we have looked up to, all the four seasons in the past, we look up to their outfits, characters they look so beautiful.
Hina also cites Coronavirus pandemic as one of the reasons that made her choose Naagin 5 as the shooting of films and web series as of now have been halted.
“This was an opportunity for me to come back to my audiences. It made me choose Naagin 5 considering in these unprecedented times, shooting for digital will not start anytime soon. Ekta suggested me to do the show for this season and I couldn’t refuse,” adds the gorgeous actress.
Hina is excited about returning to the Balaji camp as well as Colors TV which is like a family to her.
“This is the second time I’m working with Balaji Telefilms and the experience of working with them is fabulous. It has become a family. Ekta is like a friend to me. She is a different when you meet her. She is not ‘THE’ Ekta Kapoor. She always makes you comfortable. Colors ke saath mera purana rishta hai. My first-ever non-fiction show Khatron Ke Khiladi was on colors, then I got Bigg Boss and now I’m back on Colors. I am super-excited and thrilled. Naagin is a franchise jahan sab itne pyaare lagte hain aap dekhte rah jaate hain. People enjoy watching it so of course when got the opportunity, I really did not think and said yes immediately. We have just started shooting for the show and I am loving it,” said the actress when asked about her experience of working with the soap czarina.
The actress also spoke about her character in the show.
“Naagin has a very rich legacy of entertaining the audience with its magic and mysticism and I am elated to be a part of the franchise. I have essayed many characters in the past, but the fantasy fiction genre remained uncharted. Essaying the character of Sarvashrestha Adi Naagin was not only fascinating but the entire look, style, storyline, and high-end drama just added up to make it an amazing experience. 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,” she said.
Hina Khan is all praises for Dheeraj Dhoopar’s character Cheel (Eagle), the new antagonist of Naagin 5 and said how she would want to play Cheel instead of Naagin considering negative characters have so many shades to portray. “Dheeraj Dhoopar’s character looks amazing on screen, the look, the outfits, the presence and the variety he gets to portray, it is commendable. That’s why I played negative character because it gives you an opportunity to shine,” said the Kasautii Zindagii Kay actress.
Naagin 5 plot revealed
Several years ago, in Satyug, began the tale of the predecessor of the Naagin clan, Sarvashrestha Adi Naagin. She is fiercely in love with Naag Hriday but even before their love story could reach its happy ending, destiny rips them apart. At the same time, Cheel Aakesh obsessively falls for her, but his love remains unrequited and thus begins the tale of love and hatred. While Naagin’s love remains unfulfilled, she swears revenge as her dying wish. In Kalyug, she is reincarnated and this time is determined to fulfill her journey and also avenge the past.
As the story progresses, she will conclude her epic battle that began centuries ago in Satyug and will fight to fulfill her journey of love.
Naagin 5 is all set to premiere on August 9 at 8PM on Colors TV and star Hina Khan, Dheeraj Dhoopar and Mohit Malhotra. It will air on every Saturday and Sunday.