Naagin 5: ‘Can’t shy away from romantic scenes amid pandemic,’ says Surbhi Chandna

Popular TV actress Surbhi Chandna, who garnered nationwide fame with her portrayal in serials like Ishqbaaz and Sanjivani 2, is currently impressing us as serpent in Ekta Kapoor’s supernatural show Naagin 5. Talking about her decision to join the show and the pressure and responsibility she had, the gorgeous girl told TOI, “Of course, it’s a huge responsibility to play naagin. Also, it is human nature to draw comparisons, especially for a show that has completed four seasons. So, when they approached me, I was apprehensive if people would accept me. I even confessed my nervousness to producer Ekta Kapoor, but she said, ‘You will rock it’. Her confidence in me pushed me to accept the role and work ten times hard.”

Talking about her fitness and diet, Surbhi said, After ‘Sanjeevani’, I had decided to reduce weight, but I am a Punjabi and I just can’t stop thinking about food. However, this role is such that I can’t afford to put on weight. So, I have stopped eating my favourite butter chicken, paratha and rajma for months now and stick to veggies. I can’t go to a gym, as my shooting schedules are hectic.

When asked about apprehensions of doing romantic scenes during pandemic, she replied, “TV shows haven’t stopped shooting romantic scenes. In fact, every scene is shot after taking the necessary precautions. We use hand sanitisers after every shot; even the chairs are sanitised repeatedly and our temperatures are checked. We are also drinking kadas to boost our immunity. I can’t shy away from doing a romantic scene due to the pandemic, because my job demands it.” She also spoke about the viewership pattern during pandemic and asserted, “The pandemic has changed many things and in the last few months, various viewership patterns have emerged. While mythological shows are the most popular, family dramas and fantasy-fiction genre are also enjoying good viewership.”

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