Is Surbhi Jyoti Playing a Shape Shifting Snake Woman or a Human in Naagin 3? The Actress Reveals in This EXCLUSIVE Interview

Surbhi Jyoti's look in Ekta Kapoor's Naagin 3 was a secret that only leaked pictures from the sets revealed. Though we have seen her look for the show now, what her role is in this revenge drama remains a mystery. We got in touch with Surbhi for an EXCLUSIVE chat where poured her heart out about working with two gorgeous ladies, Karishma Tanna and Anita Hassanandani and more. None of the promos had Surbhi playing any role in them. The promos just focused on Karishma and Anita. Well, one of them did have Rajat Tokas in it, who plays another important character on the show.

Though we know what the basic plot of the show is, we are curious to find out what Surbhi's role in this supernatural drama will be. When asked about her first thoughts about Naagin 3, the actress confessed that she feels like she has just given an exam and the results are going to be out soon. She adds, "I know that I've worked very hard and I have given my 100 per cent. So I'm sure we're going to get very good results." Well, there has definitely been a lot of buzz around the show and we can't wait to watch it already!

Here are excerpts from the interview.

You're look in Naagin 3 has been a top secret. Why?

That's their promotional strategy. They don't want to reveal who is playing who and that's something we've already achieved because there are three faces, nobody knows who is Naagin, whho is anti-Naagin, who will be there for a longer time or a shorter time. But as of now, I am playing a positive character.

Tell us something more about your character.

My character's name is Bela. She is a farmer's daughter. Her father is in a lot of debt but she loves her father a lot and tries to help him get out of this situation. She sacrifices a lot on the way to help her father out.

So are you a Naagin or a human?

You will have to watch the show to find out about that. (laughs)

Is there any other character you would rather play than Bela?

Oh, you have no idea what Bela is! So trust me on that, I think others wish they were playing Bela.

Is there a lot of pressure because the last two seasons did incredibly well?

Pressure of just doing your work honestly an convincingly. I'm sure when Mouni (Roy) had started doing the first season, there was a fear of comparison with Sridevi and Reena Roy because we have grown up seen Naagin movies. So I'm sure even she had a lot of pressure. So she gave her 100 per cent and see where she is right now. Time changes and I think we can bring a lot of entertainment and something new. We are the new people and just imagine the pressure on the makers. They also have to surpass what they have done before. So it's not just on the actors, writers also have to prove themselves.

Fear of comparisons?

I want people to see the show with an open mind and watch it as a new show, not as a part of a franchise.

Would you have done Naagin if it was offered to you during the first season and before it became such a hit?

I think, yes! In fact, signing Naagin 3 was also not an easy decision. I really convinced myself that maybe there are really serpents who can change themselves into humans.

Do you think Naagin works better because it's a finite series?

Could be, yes. There are shows which are on air for the last 7-8 years and people are still watching the shows. But one of the main USP of this show is that it's a finite series.

Naagin 3 has a completely new cast that includes Pearl V Puri, Chetan Hasnraj, Rakshanda Khan among others. Though the plot is loosely based on Jaani Dushman fans are pretty excited about it. What are your thoughts on this? Tell us in the comments below and stay tuned with us for more. Don't forget to catch our review of the show on LatestLY.

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