Sheena Chohan Steps Into the Supernatural Realm as a Ghost Searching for Her Own Coffin in ‘Justice and Death’
Joining Rajshri Deshpande and Bidita Bag in Bappaditya Bandopadhyay’s directorial, Sheena Chohan embraces a mystical and eccentric new role.
At a time when supernatural thrillers are captivating audiences with fresh narratives, actress Sheena Chohan is preparing to surprise viewers with one of her most unconventional performances yet in the upcoming film Justice and Death. Portraying a ghost on a peculiar quest for her own colourful coffin, Sheena enters an eerie, mystical universe unlike anything she has explored on screen before.
Starring Sheena Chohan alongside Rajshri Deshpande and Bidita Bag, Justice and Death is directed by Bappaditya Bandopadhyay and produced by Homemade Films, with Shankar Dey. The film weaves together three interconnected stories, each delving into distinct facets of justice, human relationships, faith, mortality, and the supernatural.
What sets Sheena’s role apart is the eccentric nature of her journey. Existing within the supernatural realm, her character embarks on a search for her own vibrant coffin while forming an unusual bond with a gravedigger. Blending mystery, quirkiness, and underlying emotional depth, the part pushed her into uncharted territory as a performer, requiring a nuanced approach to physicality, psychology, and expression.
Reflecting on what attracted her to the project, Sheena Chohan shares, “I was immediately drawn to how unusual and unpredictable this character was. I have never played anyone like her before, and that was precisely what excited me. Playing a ghost searching for her own coffin is such an unconventional concept, but beneath that supernatural exterior lies a fascinating emotional world. It challenged me to move beyond my usual understanding of a character and explore a completely different side of performance. I learnt that sometimes the most unusual characters have the most human emotions. It was an opportunity to experiment, take creative risks and discover something new as an actor.”
Opening up about her preparation and the filming experience, Sheena adds, “My theatre training played a huge role in helping me approach this character. I spent time researching, understanding her psychology and exploring how to inhabit someone so mysterious and otherworldly. I wanted to find the human emotions beneath the supernatural exterior and develop her physicality, energy and silences. We shot in the hills of Cherrapunji, and I remember staying alone in an old, almost haunted bungalow. The atmosphere of that place was incredibly evocative. I genuinely felt its mysterious aura, and it became a wonderful source of inspiration, helping me absorb the energy of the surroundings and bring an authentic sense of mystery to my performance. I had tremendous fun discovering and creating her.”
With its three parallel storylines and offbeat narrative style, Justice and Death promises a compelling viewing experience. For Sheena, the project stands out as an exciting creative leap, allowing her to explore a character that blurs the lines between life, death, and the unknown.
Justice and Death is slated to premiere soon on a leading OTT streaming platform.
By Keerti Kadam