Shafaq Naaz

Shafaq Naaz (born 7 February 1992) 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 Mohammed Khan.

Shafaq Naaz was born on 7 February 1992 in Kota, Rajasthan, India, and spent her childhood in Meerut.

She was the oldest of three siblings and had been interested in acting and dancing since her childhood days.

Shafaq Naaz debuted on Hindi television with Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai (2010).

After appearing in various television shows like Crime Patrol, Adaalat, 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 iin 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 Naaz 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.

Web series