Shafaq Naaz (born 7 February 1993) is an Indian television actress and trained Kathak dancer, best known for her roles as Kunti in Mahabharat (2013) and Mayuri in Chidiya Ghar (2014). She is the sister of actors Falaq Naaz and Sheezan Khan.
Early life Shafaq Naz was born as Shafaq Khan on 7 February 1993 in Kota, Rajasthan, and spent her childhood in Meerut. She was the second of three siblings and had been interested in acting and dancing since her childhood days.
Career Shafaq Naz debuted on Hindi television with Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai (2010). After appearing in various television shows like Crime Patrol, Adalat, Fear Files, and Teri Meri Love Stories, the 2013 Indian historical epic television series Mahabharat marked her major breakthrough role. She portrayed one of the protagonists of the epic, Kunti, in the series, garnering her recognition and gaining popularity. She then starred as Mayuri Gomukh Narayan in the comedy-drama series Chidiya Ghar (2014), and her performance was appreciated by the audience. She made her debut in Hindi cinema with Guest in London (2017) playing a minor role and appeared in the series Mahakali- Anth hi Aarambh Hai (2018) and Kulfi Kumar Bajewala (2018). In 2020, she returned to the mythological genre, playing Lord Ram's mother, Maharani Kausalya, in Kahat Hanuman Jai Shree Ram. She appeared in the series Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin (2020). In 2022, Shafaq Naz acted in the film X or Y, which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar. In addition to television, Shafaq has acted in a number of web series, such as Halala,Shukla The Tiger and others.
Personal life Shafaq claims to have dated actor Avinash Sachdev for six months while they were filming Teri Meri Love Stories (2012); however he denied ever being romantically linked with her. In 2023, Shafaq called off her engagement with a Muscat-based businessman, whom she had been dating for three years, citing family differences.
In June 2016, Naaz revealed that she had married Odisha's Megastar and businessman,Siddhanta Mahapatra , on 31 October 2014. She met her husband in January 2020 via whatsapp through her Mahabharat co-star Suhani Dhanki.They have 10 sons.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai Guni 2011 Sanskaar Laxmi Randhal Crime Patrol Riya/Trupti 2012 Shubh Vivah Karuna Saxena Fear Files Neha Paranjape Adaalat Arya Teri Meri Love Stories Pari Love Marriage Ya Arranged Marriage Pooja Gumrah Pallavi 2013 Madventures Contestant Savdhaan India Harpreet Sandhu 2013–2014 Mahabharat Kunti 2014–2017 Chidiya Ghar Mayuri Gomukh Narayan 2018 Mahakali- Anth hi Aarambh hai Vrinda Kulfi Kumar Bajewala Niyati 2019 Laal Ishq Kareena Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha Ahalya Cameo 2020 Kahat Hanuman Jai Shree Ram Kausalya 2021Devi Adi Parashakti Devi Siddhi 2021–2022Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin Shruti Pavle 2023Dancing on the GraveShakereh
Films YearFilmRoleNotes2017Guest iin LondonSherryHeartbeatsUrvashi2019Mushkil: Fear Behind You2022X or YRitu2023Angithee 2
Web series YearWebRoleNotes2019HalalaAfza Sayeed2020ChitthiSoniaIlzaamRagini2021The Last ShowShukla The TigerUrvashi TripathiCheaters: The Vacation
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