When a visible VFX error in Naagin 7 triggered heavy criticism online, producer Ektaa Kapoor chose to stand by her team instead of shifting blame. Addressing the controversy around an unedited blue-screen shot that aired during an episode, she publicly defended her long-time editor, Vicky, praising his decades-long contribution.

Sharing a candid video with him, Ektaa said, “Meet Vicky ji, inke blue screen ke charche pure Bombay main hain abhi (His blue screen is being talked about all over Bombay right now). I can change a lover, but I can’t change Vicky ji from my life. Chahe main 50 shows banaun, mere saare shows main Vicky ji ek haath toh maarte hain (Even if I make 50 shows, Vicky ji will have a hand in all of them). He is the best editor in the country. Apologise to this man, he’s the best in the business. Vicky ji, you are great. Be it Naagin or Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, this man has edited every show of ours for 20 years.”

She further added, “Directors change, writers change, but for us there’s only one man who does all our work, Vicky ji. Even if we have 50 shows, there’s only one editor. Isliye shayad zayada kaam de diya. Inko puri raat hum awake rakhte hain (That’s probably why we gave him more work. We keep him awake the whole night). He is the best.” Her heartfelt words left the editor emotional, with him visibly tearing up in the clip.

The backlash began after viewers spotted a blue screen in a scene featuring Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, where her character Ahana was shown in an action sequence. The glitch quickly went viral, drawing criticism over the show’s production quality.

Despite the controversy, Naagin 7, also starring Namik Paul and Kanika Mann, continues to remain in the spotlight, streaming on JioHotstar.