At a time when stardom remains an important part of the entertainment industry, actress Sheena Chohan is taking a different approach to her career. Rather than focusing solely on conventional roles or building a familiar screen image, the actress is gravitating towards challenging and unconventional characters that allow her to explore different dimensions of her craft.
Her recent and upcoming projects reflect this approach, with roles that place her in distinctly different worlds. From portraying a cop to taking on a supernatural character and a ghost, Sheena Chohan is consciously exploring parts that can help her avoid being typecast.
Sheena Chohan on Choosing Challenging Characters
Speaking about her approach to acting and the kind of roles she wants to take on, Sheena Chohan said:
“Over the last month, three or four really exciting scripts have come my way. I’ve told directors, don’t give me the conventional roles—give me the characters that challenge me and push me as an actor. I’m looking to disappear into every character and bring something unexpected to the screen. It’s an exciting phase, and I’m embracing it completely.”
She further explained that her understanding of acting goes beyond simply performing a role.
“For me, acting is about becoming a true blank page for the director—understanding the character deeply, surrendering to his vision, and bringing it to life with complete professionalism, preparation and passion. I don’t want to simply play a role; I want to disappear into it and serve the story in the most truthful way I can.”
From Cop to Supernatural Character
This philosophy can be seen in Jatasya Maranam Dhruvam, where Sheena Chohan plays Anusha, a cop, opposite JD Chakravarthy.
For the role, she went beyond conventional preparation and reportedly shadowed a real-life police officer to observe aspects of the profession, including discipline, physicality and mindset. The preparation was aimed at helping her bring greater authenticity to the character.
The role also represents a different performance space for the actress as she steps into a character shaped by professional responsibility and investigation.
Bhaayava Takes Sheena Chohan Into a Darker World
Her upcoming web series Bhaayava takes her character journey in another direction.
In the series, Sheena Chohan plays a She-Devil, a role that required demanding physical preparation. Her work reportedly included harness and wire sequences, swinging scenes and martial-arts-based action.
She also studied reference material to better understand the physicality and world associated with the character.
The role marks another departure from a conventional screen image and gives the actress an opportunity to explore a darker and more physically demanding performance.
Justice Features Another Unconventional Character
Another distinctive role in Sheena Chohan’s journey is Justice, in which she portrayed a ghost searching for her own coffin.
The unusual premise allowed her to explore a character that was substantially different from her previous work. Together with her roles in Jatasya Maranam Dhruvam and Bhaayava, the project highlights the variety in the characters she has chosen.
A Conscious Move Away From Typecasting
The contrast between these characters appears to be an important part of Sheena Chohan’s current acting approach.
Instead of developing one predictable on-screen identity, her recent choices allow her to move between genres, personalities and performance styles. A police officer, a supernatural character and a ghost occupy very different dramatic spaces, giving the actress opportunities to experiment with her craft.
Her stated focus is on finding scripts and characters that challenge her as an actor, rather than simply choosing roles that reinforce an established image.
Can Characters Become the New Definition of Stardom?
For Sheena Chohan, the ambition appears to extend beyond simply being recognised on screen. Her emphasis is on creating characters that audiences can remember independently of the actor portraying them.
Her recent and upcoming projects suggest a career direction centred on character-driven performances, preparation and versatility.
As she continues to explore roles across drama, mystery, supernatural storytelling and action, her approach reflects one possible evolution in contemporary screen acting: focusing on the character and the story, while allowing each performance to create a different identity on screen.
