Television actress Priyanka Chahar Choudhary has spoken candidly about one of the most demanding phases of her career, revealing that balancing Ektaa Kapoor’s fantasy drama Naagin 7 and the reality show Battleground often pushed her to her physical limits.
During her appearance on filmmaker Farah Khan’s YouTube channel, the actress reflected on the challenging schedule she maintained while filming both projects simultaneously. She admitted that despite the excitement of working on two high-profile shows, the experience was far more exhausting than it appeared.
Priyanka almost turned down Naagin 7
Priyanka revealed that she was initially hesitant to accept the role in Naagin 7 because she wanted to pursue projects that allowed for more natural and realistic performances.
She recalled receiving the offer while travelling to the United States.
“I didn’t refuse the show outright, but I definitely had second thoughts. I was on a flight to the US when they called me. I told them I hadn’t made up my mind yet. Later, my casting coordinator told me my entire team panicked after I disconnected the call.”
Eventually, she accepted the project, describing it as an opportunity to challenge herself with a completely different genre.
Back-to-back shoots left little time for rest
Alongside Naagin 7, Priyanka had already committed to Battleground, where she appeared as one of the mentors.
Managing both productions meant following an intense work routine with almost no time to recover.
According to the actress, she spent around 26 days each month shooting for Naagin, with shifts lasting approximately 12 hours.
She then headed directly to the sets of Battleground, where filming usually continued overnight.
“For Battleground, I would shoot from 10 pm until around 7 am. I’d reach home early in the morning, quickly get ready and report to the Naagin set by 9 am. I’d continue shooting there until 9 pm. It honestly felt like working almost 36 hours at a stretch.”
Priyanka added that she often survived on 40-minute naps, explaining that she struggles to sleep during the daytime despite the demanding schedule.
Choosing versatility over comfort
The actress said she deliberately accepted both projects because she wanted to explore different formats rather than limiting herself to one kind of role.
While Naagin 7 offered her an opportunity to step into a fantasy series, Battleground allowed her to connect with audiences in an unscripted reality format.
She acknowledged that balancing both productions tested her endurance but also helped her grow professionally.
From Udaariyaan to television stardom
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary rose to prominence with her portrayal of Tejo Kaur Sandhu in Udaariyaan, earning widespread recognition for her performance.
She later expanded her fan base through Bigg Boss 16, where she emerged as the second runner-up and became one of the season’s most talked-about contestants.
Before finding success on television, Priyanka also appeared in several Punjabi music videos, including Hanju, Mai Bewafa, and Online.
Today, she continues to be one of television’s most popular faces, with audiences appreciating both her acting performances and her willingness to take on diverse projects.
