Naagin 3: After Karishma Tanna, Please Welcome Anita Hassanandini As A Snake Woman

New Delhi: Producer Ekta Kapoor introduced television actress Anita Hassanandini as the second 'Naagin' of her much-awaited show Naagin 3. Anita's character in the show was described by Ekta as, "Naagin 3 welcomes Anita Hassanandani as the second shape shifting snake woman! It's V for vendetta this season in India's most-watched folklore supernatural franchise." Earlier this week, Karishma Tanna was introduced as the show's 'first Naagin.' However, the Internet was certainly not happy with Karishma's appearance. "We want Mouni Roy back" and "Karishma Tanna is a bad choice for Naagin" were some of the several comments posted. Anita Hassanandini's look has received a mixed reaction.

Presenting Anita Hassanandini in Naagin 3.
 

 

NAAGIN 3 welcomes @anitahassanandani as the second shape shifting snake woman! It's V FOR VENDETTA this season in INDIA'S most watched folklore supernatural franchise !!! Wait for NAAGIN 3 only on Colors!

A post shared by Ekta Ravi Kapoor (@ektaravikapoor) on Apr 10, 2018 at 11:32pm PDT

Here's Karishma Tanna's look.
 

 

Here comes the first NAAGIN ! @karishmaktanna welcome to NAAGIN 3! Coming sooon on @colorstv @rajcheerfull

A post shared by Ekta Ravi Kapoor (@ektaravikapoor) on Apr 8, 2018 at 10:56pm PDT

After the severe criticism, Mouni Roy defended Karishma Tanna and wished her good luck. Karishma shared Mouni's video message on social media and wrote, "She (Mouni) has left a mark and her fans including me can't think of replacing her. It's a new season and I hope I can do the same justice that she did to the show."

Watch what Mouni Roy said.
 

 

A heartfelt thank you to Ekta for bestowing trust in me to step into the big shoes of Mouni for Naagin , she's left a mark and her fans including me can't think of replacing her . It's a new season and I hope I can do the same justice that she did to the show . Thank you so much Mouni for the words of encouragement , estatic about starting this new journey with the mammoth brand , love always KT @ektaravikapoor @imouniroy @colorstv

A post shared by Karishma Tanna (@karishmaktanna) on Apr 9, 2018 at 11:06pm PDT

After Karishma and Anita, the makers of Naagin 3 will soon introduce Surbhi Jyoti's character. Anita will be seen as the antagonist while Surbhi will play a positive role. Actor Pearl V Puri has also reportedly been roped in for the male lead in Naagin 3.

Anita Hassanandini currently features in Ekta Kapoor's hit show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, headlined by Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya and Karan Patel.

Naagin 3 is expected to go on air soon.