Maheck Chahal: ‘Playing the Indian Wonder Woman in Naagin 6’

While Maheck Chahal did not reveal much about her character citing the audience’s curiosity, she went on to state, “Honestly, I am playing the Indian Wonder Woman. She is out there to save the world from coronavirus. It’s a very positive character and I am super excited about it. The whole story has been changed this season. And I am glad that the makers were able to create such a strong character. I have worked with Ekta earlier in Kavach and I think she saw it in me to pull this off. I had shifted to Goa post the lockdown and she called me with this show. It’s an amazing role and I am sure many girls would want to be in my shoes at the moment.”

 

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While the actor confessed that she hasn’t watched Naagin, she did share that a lot of her friends have been part of the franchise over the years. She also mentioned the show has become a brand and is only getting bigger each year. When asked to share her take on the criticism the season is receiving for using the pandemic as a plotline, Maheck said, “I don’t think we are making a joke as it’s a very serious subject, and also an important one. I think in the next few years, we might also get to see a lot of films being made on the same subject. So many people went through their toughest time and it’s going to be relatable for them.”

Justifying the ‘naagin angle’ in a story based on the pandemic, she further said, “It’s today’s real story but has been partly fictionalised. For so many years, Naagin has been doing so well. Also, Ekta is the queen of TV and Colors has been doing it for so many years. You need to see the show to judge it. There will always be negativity but I choose to focus on the positive side.”

As we discussed her co-stars, we quizzed Maheck Chahal about the craze around Bigg Boss and its contestants in the last few years. We also asked her if she regrets not cashing in on the success when she was part of the fifth season. “We created the base for all the popularity. Hum nahi hote to aaj show waisa nahi hota (If we were not there, the show would have not been this big a success). Also, I feel the show has become such a big hit now. And as the brand becomes big, the pressure also becomes huge. I don’t think I would have even become a finalist if I had to participate in the show now.”

Starting February 12, Naagin 6 will air on weekends, 8 pm on Colors.