Shafaq Naaz is an Indian television and film actress, best known for her portrayal of Kunti in the mythological television series Mahabharat, which aired on Star Plus from 2013 to 2014. She has worked predominantly in Hindi-language television and has also appeared in Hindi cinema.
| Name | Shafaq Naaz |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Industry | Hindi television, Hindi cinema |
| Notable role | Kunti in Mahabharat (Star Plus) |
| Active since | Late 2000s |
Shafaq Naaz was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. She is the elder sister of actor Falaq Naaz, who has also worked in Hindi television. She moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting on the small screen.
Naaz began her television career with supporting roles in serials produced for major Hindi general entertainment channels. She appeared in Aapki Antara on Zee TV and later in shows broadcast on Star Plus, Sony TV and Colors.
Her most prominent role came in 2013 when she was cast as a young Kunti in the Swastik Productions series Mahabharat on Star Plus. The role brought her wide visibility owing to the popularity and scale of the production.
Subsequent television credits include roles in serials such as Chandra Nandini on Star Plus and Jiji Maa on Star Bharat. She has also taken part in fiction shows on SAB TV and other Hindi entertainment channels.
In addition to television, Naaz has worked in Hindi films, including an appearance in the comedy film Welcome to New York (2018), directed by Chakri Toleti. She has also been seen in web series produced for Indian streaming platforms.
Naaz is regarded among the cohort of younger Indian television actors who gained recognition through mythological and historical dramas of the 2010s, a genre that saw a resurgence on Hindi general entertainment channels. Her performance in Mahabharat remains the role most frequently associated with her work.