Meet Namik Paul, the journalist-turned-actor in 'Naagin 7'
Namik Paul's journey is anything but ordinary—he swapped journalism for acting and now stars as Aryaman Suri in Naagin 7, which hit Colors TV this December.
He's paired with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary for the first time, while Karan Kundrra joins them in a key role.
The cast reveal even featured a dance performance that gave fans a glimpse of their chemistry.
Who is Namik Paul?
Born in 1987, Namik started out as a journalist before diving into TV with Qubool Hai (2015).
He really caught viewers' attention as Shravan in Ek Duje Ke Vaaste and later took on dual roles in Ek Deewaana Tha—earning him an award nomination for Best Onscreen Jodi.
Over the years, he's played everything from supernatural leads to romantic heroes across shows like Kavach... Maha Shivratri, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Lag Ja Gale, and Kumkum Bhagya.
He even made his web debut with The Trip.
Why should you read about it?
Naagin 7 marks a big moment for Namik—it's his first time teaming up with Chahar Choudhary and could be his ticket to mainstream stardom after years of memorable but varied roles.
If you're into stories about people taking bold leaps or just want to know what's fresh on Indian TV, Namik's journey is definitely worth following.