Sheena Chohan reveals Angelina Jolie's portrayal of 'Maleficent' inspired her devilish role in 'Bhayaavah'
Mumbai, Nov 13
Actress Sheena Chohan recently revealed that Angelina Jolie's iconic portrayal of Maleficent served as a major inspiration for her devilish role in Bhayaavah.
Drawing parallels between the two characters, Sheena shared how Jolie's performance helped her channel strength, complexity, and emotion into her own on-screen persona. In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Sheena shared "Angelina Jolie's portrayal of Maleficent inspired me because she ignited imagination through her character -- she wasn't just the villain; she was a force of nature with emotion, power, and vulnerability. Similarly, my character isn't just the devil -- she's defiant, passionate, and deeply human in her emotions. That blend of beauty, danger, and empathy was what I wanted to bring alive on screen."
Speaking about her transformation into the supernatural avatar, Sheena mentioned, "My character is powerful, surprisingly unpredictable, extremely vibrant, a little wicked, and has a sense of humour -- so she's quite full-on! The moment I put on the horns, the red lipstick, and the curly hair, it all came alive. I feel really lucky I got to play this character -- it was so much fun, and I hope the audience loves it too."
In the upcoming supernatural series Bhayaavah, Sheena Chohan portrays a character inspired by biblical origins -- a figure cast out of the Garden of Eden for standing up for equality. Empowered by her beauty and supernatural abilities, she uses them as tools of liberation, challenging those who seek to suppress individuality and freedom.
"Bhayaavah" is set to be released on an OTT platform in 2026.
Meanwhile, Sheena made her debut in the Malayalam film, "The Train," opposite Mammooty. The film was directed by seven-time National Award-Winning Director Jayaraj. However, her breakthrough came with "Ant Story" on Netflix, directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
Sheena also earned praise for her performance in "The Fame Game" opposite Madhuri Dixit.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some good supernatural content coming from Indian creators! The biblical angle with Indian sensibilities could be amazing. 2026 feels so far away though 😅
Sheena was brilliant in The Fame Game! Her performance opposite Madhuri Dixit showed she can hold her own against legends. Excited to see her in a powerful supernatural role.
While I appreciate the Maleficent inspiration, I hope the character doesn't feel like a copy. Indian mythology has so many complex female characters - would love to see more original interpretations.
"Defiant, passionate, and deeply human" - this is exactly what Indian cinema needs more of! Strong female characters with depth. Can't wait! 💃
As someone who loved Maleficent, this sounds fascinating! The blend of biblical origins with Indian storytelling could create something truly unique. Hope the execution matches the vision.
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