Sheena Chohan Says Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maleficent’ Inspired Her Devilish Role in ‘Bhayaavah’

Mumbai — Actress **Sheena Chohan** has revealed that **Angelina Jolie’s iconic portrayal of Maleficent** served as a major source of inspiration for her own devilish character in the upcoming supernatural series **‘Bhayaavah’**.

Drawing parallels between the two characters, Sheena shared how Jolie’s performance helped her infuse strength, complexity, and emotion into her role. In an exclusive interaction with IANS, she said:

> “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 added:

> “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 **‘Bhayaavah’**, Sheena plays a character inspired by **biblical origins** — a fallen 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 try to suppress individuality and freedom.

The series **‘Bhayaavah’** is scheduled to release on an **OTT platform in 2026**.

Sheena Chohan made her film debut in the Malayalam movie **‘The Train’** opposite **Mammootty**, directed by seven-time National Award-winner **Jayaraj**. Her breakthrough performance came in **‘Ant Story’**, now streaming on Netflix, directed by **Mostofa Sarwar Farooki**. She also earned critical acclaim for her role in **‘The Fame Game’** alongside **Madhuri Dixit**.

With inputs from IANS