TV actress Esha Singh, who entered the Naagin franchise after her stint on Bigg Boss 18, shared insights into her journey, family support, bonding with co-stars like Priyanka and Namik, the differences between Mumbai and Bhopal, and her approach to staying away from negativity during a recent interview.
Naagin Is Such A Big Franchise. I Found Out About It While I Was Still In The Bigg Boss 18 House. I Couldn’t Talk About It At The Time. What Was Your Feeling When You First Found Out?
Colors is like home to me. Such a big franchise, and on top of that, Ekta ma’am’s show and Balaji Telefilms – everything is perfect. When the offer came, I thought, why not give it a try? The character was completely different. Shooting for Naagin opened up new opportunities.
Fans Are Wondering If You’ll Be Doing Khatron Ke Khiladi?
I had a very bad experience on Khatron Ke Khiladi last year. I don’t have any plans right now, but sometimes things happen even when you say never. I had refused before Bigg Boss too, but I ended up doing it. Maybe next year I’ll be doing stunts with snakes and scorpions.
You’ve Had A Fantastic Start. Priyanka Has Also Been On Bigg Boss, And Namik Paul Is Also There; They Are Amazing Artists. What Was Your Bonding Like With Them? What Was Your Experience Shooting With Them?
It was great. Not just these two, but all the other artists were also very nice people. Priyanka has become like a sister to me; we have a sisterly bond on the show and off-screen too. She’s like family, a very beautiful person, a lovely girl. We are very attached. I’ve made many good friends through this show, and I will always be grateful for finding a true friend like Priyanka on Naagin 7.
You Look Amazing. Priyanka’s Look Is Also Fantastic Because She Has To Play A Double Role. What Was The Reaction Of Your Parents, Brother, And Rudraksh?
Their reaction is yet to be seen. I’ve only seen a few clips of the first episode, but they’ve already watched it. I’m waiting to hear what they thought. Rudraksh always makes fun of me, he even did it on Bigg Boss. But he’s very supportive and gives honest feedback. He’ll tell me exactly how I look. His reaction matters a lot.
You Must Have Learned A Lot From Bigg Boss Too?
Yes, I learned a lot. That show taught me more in 3 months than I could have learned anywhere else. You learn to manage situations, people, and stress there. By the time you come out, you’re so confident, it’s like you have a shield. Now nothing bothers me. Things that used to affect me and make me cry before, don’t anymore.
You Have Two Shows Airing Back-To-Back On Weekends. Laughter Chefs Is Doing Amazingly Well, And So Is Your Pairing In Naagin. What Has This Experience Been Like? Did You Ever Imagine Something Like This Happening During Prime Time?
God has given me more than I ever dreamed of. I’m always grateful for that. Laughter Chefs received so much love, and Naagin will too. You can catch me in Naagin from 8 to 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday, and in Laughter Chefs from 9 to 10 pm.
Your Loyalty Is Amazing; You Keep Working With Your Old Co-Stars Again And Again?
My pairing with Avinash is so fantastic that the world can’t separate us until we start pulling each other’s hair out. Maybe we’ll be pulling each other’s hair out in the last shots of Laughter Chefs!
