Mumbai, Nov 2 (NationPress) Television actress Priyanka Chahar Choudhary is poised to take on the lead role in the much-anticipated season 7 of the blockbuster series ‘Naagin’. Her casting was revealed during the grand finale of the reality series 'Bigg Boss 19', where she stood before Salman Khan on the very stage that propelled her into the national spotlight as one of the top three finalists in Season 16.

This moment was a blend of nostalgia and destiny, marking her return to the show that made her a household name, now stepping into one of Indian television’s most legendary roles.

In her response to the announcement, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary expressed in a statement from the show's producers, “I vividly recall the moment on 'Bigg Boss 16' when Ekta ma’am declared she found her next 'Naagin', and to have her fulfill that promise by selecting me for this legacy is truly a privilege.”

She elaborated, “I’ve always felt that certain roles require an actor to transcend mere character portrayal; they test your strength, range, and spirit, and this role is precisely that for me. Embracing the Naagin universe is a monumental responsibility, and I will strive to honor it. Being unveiled as Naagin in front of Salman sir and millions of viewers feels like a part of destiny’s design. I’m incredibly thankful to the creators for presenting me with a story that will undoubtedly go down in hiss-tory as pure serpentertainment (sic).”

Celebrating a decade of mesmerizing audiences, Naagin remains the quintessential fantasy franchise of Indian television. Since its launch in 2015, this cult series has established its leading ladies as icons, from Mouni Roy, Adaa Khan, to Tejasswi Prakash. Now, as this legacy continues, Priyanka ascends as the new serpent queen, ready to guide the Naagin saga into its most enchanting chapter yet.

'Naagin 7' is slated to premiere soon on Colors and JioHotstar.