Collaborating with TV czarina Ekta Kapoor was on lead actor Pearl V Puri's wish list ever since he set foot in the telly industry. Seven years and a string of popular shows - including Badtameez Dil, Meri Saasu Maa, and Naagarjuna Ek Yodha - later, the actor finds himself headlining the cast of Kapoor's much sought-after show, Naagin 3.

"Ekta ma'am's understanding of content is unparalleled. It's a privilege to be part of her show," says Puri, who essays the role of Maahir in the fantasy series that also features Surbhi Jyoti, Anita Hassanandani and Karishma Tanna.