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Priyanka Chopra Almost Played Naagin: Ekta Kapoor Reveals Film Plan Fell Apart
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07-02-2026, 15:01
Priyanka Chopra Almost Played Naagin: Ekta Kapoor Reveals Film Plan Fell Apart
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Ekta Kapoor initially planned Naagin as a feature film, not a TV show.
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Priyanka Chopra agreed to star in the film, but Katrina Kaif declined the role.
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Priyanka's move to America led Ekta to convert the film idea into a TV series.
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Ekta believes India undervalues its own folklore compared to Western superhero narratives.
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The Naagin TV series became a massive success, now in its seventh season, proving the power of Indian mythology.
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