Finally, Surbhi Jyoti In, But Not As, Naagin 3

New Delhi: Folks, finally, Surbhi Jyoti was introduced on Ekta Kapoor's much-anticipated show Naagin 3. Surbhi shared a picture of herself, which appears to be from the sets of the show, and wrote, "Well hello there Naagin 3." In the picture, Surbhi is dressed as a bride in a red and golden lehenga and wears heavy jewellery. Ekta also re-posted Surbhi's picture and welcomed her. However, with the post, she clarified that the actress doesn't play the role of a snake woman ('Naagin') on the show, unlike Anita Hassanandini and Karishma Tanna. "Welcome to the folklore franchise. Hello right back. #NotNaaginButInNaagin," wrote Ekta.

Here's Surbhi Jyoti's picture.
 

 

Well hello there #naagin3

A post shared by Surbhi Jyoti (@surbhijyoti) on May 16, 2018 at 10:38pm PDT

Karishma Tanna was introduced as the show's 'first Naagin.'
 

 

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

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

The Internet was not happy with Karishma being a part of the show. Comments such as "we want Mouni Roy back" and "Karishma Tanna is a bad choice for Naagin" were posted.

And, Anita Hassanandini's character was introduced after her.
 

 

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 EktamyVEERES (@ektaravikapoor) on Apr 10, 2018 at 11:32pm PDT

The promo of Naagin 3, featuring Karishma and Anita was unveiled on Wednesday.
 

 

NAAGIN 3!!! @rajcheerfull @colorstv @karishmaktanna @surbhijyoti @anitahassanandani @rakshandak27 @pearlvpuri @rajattokas083 @chetan__hansraj #balajitelefilms #manisha

A post shared by EktamyVEERES (@ektaravikapoor) on May 15, 2018 at 7:39pm PDT

Mouni Roy had headlined both the previous seasons of Naagin. She defended Karishma Tanna and wished her good luck. "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." Karishma wrote while sharing Mouni's video message.
 

 

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

Naagin 3 also stars Rajat Tokas, Rakshanda Khan, Chetan Hansraj and Pearl V Puri. The show will air from the first week of June.