Naagin 7's Eisha Singh on having a ‘purana rishta’ with snakes: 'Bachpan se mere saath…'

Eisha Singh is currently making waves with her performance in Naagin 7, where she essays the role of Ananta. Starring alongside Priyanka Choudhary and Namik Paul, the latest season of Colors TV's much-loved supernatural franchise has already begun grabbing eyeballs. Ever since its recent launch, Naagin 7 has been generating strong buzz among viewers.

Playing Priyanka's on-screen sister, Eisha has been receiving immense appreciation for her screen presence and the emotional depth she brings to Ananta.

During the launch press conference, Eisha spoke exclusively to India Forums and opened up about an intriguing statement she had made earlier, about having an "old relationship with snakes." Clarifying the same, the actress shared that her connection with the concept of snakes goes back to her childhood.

She revealed, "I said that because bachpan se mere saath saanp ko lekar kuch na kuch aise incidents hue hain. Hum kabhi bahut detail mein us par baat karenge, toh mera us cheez ke saath kaafi rishta raha hai. Then Naagin itna bada Colors ka show hai, saathva season hai. Toh mujhe kahin na kahin hamesha pata tha ki main kabhi na kabhi Naagin ka part rahungi. Itna jaldi ho jaayega, yeh pata nahi tha."

(I said that because, since childhood, I have had several incidents related to snakes. We will talk about it in great detail someday, but I have had a deep connection with that. And then Naagin is such a big show on Colors, it's the seventh season. So somewhere, I always knew that I would be a part of Naagin someday. I just didn't know it would happen so soon.)

Toh mujhe kahin na kahin hamesha pata tha ki main kabhi na kabhi Naagin ka part rahungi. Itna jaldi ho jaayega, yeh pata nahi tha

- Eisha Singh

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In the same conversation, Eisha was also asked about the mixed reactions surrounding Priyanka Chahar Choudhary being cast as the new Naagin. Reacting honestly, she said, "Mixed reviews aane chahiye, it's good—100%—because har sikke ke do pehlu hote hain. Kuch log bahut pasand karte hain, kuch log nafrat karte hain. People should talk about it; that is important. And people are talking about her, people are talking about this show, people are talking about the whole thing.

Comparisons ki baat rahi toh, see, sab actors ke apne fan clubs hote hain. Sabko chahiye ki yeh ho, yeh actor hona chahiye. Priyanka ka alag fan club hoga, kisi aur ka alag hoga.

Mujhe jo lagta hai, main toh wahi bata rahi hoon. Maine usko Naagin play karte huye dekha hai. I think she looks stunning, she is a beautiful actor. Bahut sahi choice hai, yaar. Ektaa Ma’am ne aise hi thodi kisi ko cast kar liya. Achha kar rahi hai woh, achhi lag rahi hai aur achhi choice hai Naagin ke liye. She is the right Naagin."

(Mixed reviews should come; it's good—100%—because every coin has two sides. Some people really like it, while some people dislike it. People should talk about it; that is important. And people are talking about her, people are talking about this show, people are talking about the whole thing.

As for comparisons, see, all actors have their own fan clubs. Everyone wants a certain actor to be chosen. Priyanka has her own fan club, someone else has theirs.

I'm only saying what I feel. I have seen her playing Naagin, and I think she looks stunning. She is a beautiful actor. It's a very good choice. Ektaa Ma'am wouldn't have cast someone without reason. She is doing well, she looks good, and she is a good choice for Naagin. She is the right Naagin.)

Marking its return after an extended hiatus, Naagin has once again entered the spotlight with a brand-new season. Headlined by Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Eisha Singh, and Namik Paul, the show kicked off on December 27, much to the excitement of its loyal fan base. Ever since the premiere aired, viewers who had been waiting patiently since the sixth season concluded in mid-2023 have flooded social media with their reactions. The initial buzz has been largely encouraging, with audiences responding positively to the storytelling, applauding the actors’ performances, and taking note of the upgraded visual effects, giving the season a promising start.