Sheena Chohan
Sheena Chohan is an Indian film actress who works in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hollywood films and OTT-series. She made her screen debut in the Malayalam film, The Train, opposite Mammooty, directed by seven-time National Award Winning Director, Jayaraj. Her major success came with Ant Story, on Netflix, which was directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki for which she received a best actress nomination alongside Keira Knightley and Kate Beckinsale at both the Dubai International Film Festival and the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Sheena Chohan

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- Sheena Chohan
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- India, Chandigarh
- Occupation
- Actress
- Born
- 1953 · Kolkata.
- Nationality
- India
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She is the only Indian actor to have won the Human Rights Hero award at the United Nations. Known as a Pan India Actor, for performing across multiple languages, her ability to seamlessly transform into diverse lead characters, and her reputation as a highly professional, director’s actor. Sheena made her Hindi film debut in Sant Tukaram (2025), playing Avali Jija Bai, the wife of the saint. Sheena recently won the Arts Ambassador Award for Global Artistic and Cultural Impact 2026.

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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Sheena Chohan • Birthplace — India, Chandigarh • Occupation — Actress • Website — http: www.sheenachohan.net
Career
Career
Chohan starred as the female lead opposite megastar Mammootty in a Malayalam film The Train, directed by National Award Winner, Jayaraj. She was nominated as Best Actress at both the Dubai International Film Festival and the Shanghai International Film Festival for her lead role in the international film Ant Story, directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki which was on Netflix. Chohan starred in Mukti and Patralekha as a lead, directed by National Award Winner Buddhadev Dasgupta. In 2016, she played one of the lead roles in the feature film, Justice, directed by Bappaditya Bandopadhyay. Chohan acted in the role of a journalist in the 2017 Hollywood web comedy Words which also features American stand-up comedian and actor, Jim Meskimen. In 2019, Chohan was selected to feature in the Hollywood film Nomad, by award-winning director Taron Lexton, releasing this year. In 2022, she was featured in the hit series The Fame Game on Netflix opposite Madhuri Dixit as well as in The City of Dreams directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. She also played the lead in the comedy drama series exMates which was produced by Humaramovie and she finished shooting for the series The Trial opposite Kajol for Disney+ Hotstar. In 2023, Chohan also finished shooting for Sant Tukaram as the leading lady, Avali, opposite Subodh Bhave, directed by Aditya Om. In February 2023, Chohan won the WGF Best Actress in Comic Role award for her popular web series, Ex- Mates. In December 2025, it was announced that Sheena will appear in the Tamil folk drama ‘Arjunanin Allirani,’ Lilith Tale ‘Bhaayava', written by B. Jeyamohan, directed by Vino Vikraman Pillai with music by Ilaiyaraaja.
Early life
Early life
Chohan was born in Chandigarh, Punjab but brought up in Kolkata. She was crowned "Miss Kolkata" and participated in the beauty pageant I Am She–Miss Universe India, where she won the title "I Am Voice". Chohan worked as a theatre actress for many years, in various productions including for five years in Delhi with director Arvind Gaur. She trained as a contemporary dancer for many years and reached the status of brown belt in Karate while in school. She studied arts at The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Shimla. She also trained in playing the violin and was a part of the school orchestra.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Director — Language — Notes • 2011 — The Train — Meera — Jayaraj — | Malayalam — Opposite Mammootty • 2013 — Ant Story — Rima (Famous Actress) — Mostofa Sarwar Farooki — Bengali — World Premiered at DIFF 2013 • 2014 — Mukti — Bela (Tagore's Daughter) — Buddhadev Dasgupta — Bengali — Based on Rabindranath Tagores poems. • Patralekha — Wife (Lead Role) • 2026 — Justice — Ghost (Lead Role) — Bappaditya Bandopadhyay — Bengali,English • 2025 — Sant Tukaram — Avali (Lead Role) — Aditya Om — | Hindi • 2026 — Jhatasya Maranam Dhruvam — IPS Officer Anusha (Lead Role) — Shravan — | Telugu — Trilingual- Pan India film. Alongside J. D. Chakravarthy • 2026 — Nomad — Traveller — Taron Lexton — | English-Hollywood Film • 2026 — Arjunanin Allirani — Alli Rani — Vino Vikraman Pillai — Tamil — Written by B. Jeyamohan with music by Ilaiyaraaja - in pre-production
Web series
Web series
• Year — Title — Role — Director — Language — Platform — Ref • 2021 — The Fame Game — PR Manager — Bejoy Nambiar — Hindi — Netflix India • 2021 — City of Dreams — Journalist — Nagesh Kukunoor — Hindi — Disney Hotstar • 2022 — The Trial — Jasmin — Suparn Verma — Hindi — Disney Hotstar — IMDb • 2022 — ExMates — Shreya — Vaibhav Ameta — Hindi — Humaramovie • 2025 — Bhayaavah — She Devil (Negative Lead) — Vikas Tiwari — Hindi — TBA • 2026 — TBA — TBA (Negative Lead) — Pankaj Parashar — Hindi — TBA
Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
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1953
Sheena Chohan born at Kolkata.
Short films
• Year — Title — Role — Language — Production House • 2017 — Pinkathon — Lead Role — Hindi — Ogilvy • 2017 — Chhotu — Lead Role — Hindi — Muvizz.com • 2017 — Words — Journalist (Lead Role) — English — Sheena Chohan • 2017 — Rubbish — Lead Role — Hindi — Humaramovie.com • 2018 — Fallen Angel — Lead Role — English — Groovyfilms • 2019 — Taken For A Ride — Lead Role — English — Imperial Buddha • 2023 — Amar-Prem — Neha (Lead Role) — | Hindi — Great India Film and Television • 2024 — Marziyan — Lead role — Hindi — Amerya Productions • 2025 — One More — Lead Role — Hindi — Jannat Movies
Awards
• Year — Award • 2010 — Miss Universe India - I am She 2010-"I am voice" (Best expression and audience connectivity) • Lakme Miss Kolkata • Cinderella Beauty and Talent, Kolkata • 2010 — Wild Card Entry Winner of Miss Universe India - I am She 2010, Mumbai • 2013 — Nominated as Best Actress for Ant Story at The Dubai International Film Festival 2013 • 2014 — Nominated as Best Actress for Ant Story at The Shanghai International Film Festival 2014 (Golden Goblet Awards) • 2019 — Human Rights Hero Award 2019 at the United Nations as South Asia Ambassador for Youth for Human Rights (1st Indian to receive the award) • 2020 — Excellence in Leadership Award 2020 (as Human Rights South Asia Ambassador) • 2020 — Woman Super Achiever Award at the World Women's Leadership conference 2020 • 2023 — Human Rights Hero Award at the United Nations in New York - February 2023 • 2023 — WGF Best Actress in Comic Role award for Ex- Mates - February 2023 • 2024 — US President's Lifetime Achievement Award (for her human rights education work) - June 2024 • 2024 — Best Actress In a Comedy Role 2024 • 2024 — Midday Most Promising Actor Award 2024 • 2024 — Rising Star Award 2024 by Times Applaud • 2024 — Rising Star of the Year Award 2024 by Midday • 2025 — Dr Sarojini Naidu International Award- Best Actress for Sant Tukaram • 2025 — The United Nations Hero Award • 2026 — Best Actress Award for Sant Tukaram by the World Women Leadership Congress & Awards • 2026 — Cultural Leadership Award for advancing human rights by the World Women Leadership Congress • 2026 — Arts Ambassador Award for Global Artistic and Cultural Impact • 2026 — Best Actress at National Awards for Excellence 2026 for ‘Sant Tukaram’
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- 1.Sheena Chohan nominated for best actress at Shanghai film fest. Business Standard. 20 June 2014.
- 2.Sheena Chohan shines in hindi debut as Avali Jija Bai in Sant Tukaram. Indulge. 26 June 2025.
- 3.Interview: Sheena Chohan : A True Pan-Indian Talent Making Her Hindi Film Debut!. Cinebuster Magazine. 19 July 2025.
- 4.7 actresses who played historical characters. Mid-day.com. 27 July 2025.
- 5.Sheena Chohan Delivers Soul-Stirring Performance In Sant Tukaram: "Avali Lived Through Me". Mid-day.com. 22 July 2025.
- 6.Being Mammootty's Soulmate. The Telegraph. 20 October 2011.
- 7.Sheena Chohan cast in new short film of Debi director. Dhaka Tribune. 22 October 2019.
- 8.The Humanitarian Side of Actor Sheena Chohan. Newswire.com. 12 January 2017.
- 9.Sheena Chohan moving on up. Khaleej Times. 11 December 2013.
- 10.Sheena Chohan nominated for best actress at Shanghai film fest. Firstpost. 21 June 2014.
- 11.I was surprised: Sheena Chohan. dna. 11 May 2012.
- 12.Sheena Chohan to feature in Hollywood film Nomad. India Blooms. 19 July 2019.
- 13.Sheena Chohan in Hollywood web comedy. Dhaka Tribune. 8 July 2017.
- 14.Sheena Chohan to feature in a Hollywood film. The Daily Star.
- 15."Dream big, stay happy and keep smiling" - Sheena Chohan. The Daily Star.
- 16.Sheena Chohan circles back to Prithvi Theatre after roles on Netflix & HotStar. India Bloomse. 18 November 2020.
- 17.In Candid Conversation with an Artist, Human right ambassador & a Social messenger-Sheena Chohan. Women Planet.
- 18.Converting Dreams into a Reality. Tricity Scoop.
- 19.Creation is the great pleasure an actor can have: Sheena Chohan. India Blooms. 20 January 2023.
- 20."Fame Game" Actress Sheena Chohan Shares Her Acting Journey. Urban Asian. 31 January 2023.
- 21.Sheena Chohan: 'Kajol ma'am lifts the energy on the set; Madhuri Dixit ma'am is very down-to-earth'. The Telegraph India. 10 April 2023.
- 22.WGF Best Actress in Comic Role for Ex-Mates. World Growth Forums. 1 April 2023.
- 23.Sheena Chohan to Star in Tamil Folk Drama ‘Arjunanin Allirani,’ Lilith Tale ‘Bhaayava’. Variety. 27 December 2025.
- 24.Sheena Chohan - India - Never Give Up!!. Humble Beginning Entrepreneurs. 6 November 2019.
- 25.Miss Kolkata' Sheena Chohan to feature in Hollywood film 'Nomad. United News of India. 19 July 2019.
- 26.The Actor Who Believes in Sprinkling Magic!. tricityscoop.com. 24 October 2022.
- 27.Beautiful, Talented And A Human Rights Ambassador – What Is Sheena Chohan's Next Achievement?. womenpla.net.
- 28.Creation is the great pleasure an actor can have: Sheena Chohan. India Blooms. 20 January 2023.
- 29.Sheena Chohan: 'Kajol ma'am lifts the energy on the set; Madhuri Dixit ma'am is very down-to-earth'. The Telegraph India. 10 April 2023.
- 30.Exclusive - Sheena Chohan: The Telugu film industry makes me . The Times of India. 9 November 2023.
- 31.Rajendra Shisatkar and Hemant Pandey starts shooting for their next film 'WWW …WORLD WITHOUT WATER' directed by Manoj Pandya. Get Movie Info. 22 December 2023.
- 32.Sheena Chohan's new music video Marziyan has a heartfelt tale. Get Movie Info. 7 March 2024.
- 33.Sheena Chohan: 'Kajol ma'am lifts the energy on the set; Madhuri Dixit ma'am is very down-to-earth'. The Telegraph India. 10 April 2023.
- 34.Sheena Chohan recites poem for Kireet Khurana's 'Pravasi'. The Daily Star. 29 July 2020.
- 35.The Actor Who Believes in Sprinkling Magic!. MoneyControl. 24 October 2022.
- 36.These Bollywood personalities used the lockdown to create awareness about human rights. MoneyControl. 31 October 2020.
- 37.Bubbly Actress to watch out in the upcoming comedy drama series-. MyPencilDotCom. 1 September 2022.
- 38.The Trial's Sheena Chohan set to play a negative lead in her next web series. OTTplay. 30 July 2023.
- 39.Sheena Chohan to Play the Antagonist in Pankaj Parashar’s Next Secret Agent OTT Show. Herald Post. 6 July 2026.
- 40.Indian actress Sheena Chohan awarded Human Rights Hero at the UN. India Blooms. 29 June 2019.
- 41.Actress and human rights campaigner Sheena Chohan awarded at global peace and unity summit. India Blooms. 8 October 2019.
- 42.Indian actress Sheena Chohan awarded for empowering women. India Blooms. 21 February 2020.
- 43.Sheena Chohan Nominee. Eventfaqs. 1 December 2012.
- 44.Indian actress Sheena Chohan, an advocate of human rights education and awareness, received the prestigious Human Rights Hero Award. Geneva Office for Human Rights Education. 1 February 2023.
- 45.WGF Best Actress in Comic Role for Ex-Mates. World Growth Forums. 1 April 2023.
- 46.Sheena Chohan accepts award from US President Biden. NewsInc24. 13 June 2024.
- 47.Sheena Chohan gives call for women's safety from an award ceremony | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management. 6 September 2024.
- 48.Sheena Chohan Opens Up On Winning Most Promising Actor Award 2024. FilmiBeat. 1 October 2024.
- 49.Sheena Chohan Receives Rising Star Award For Acting And Human Rights Advocacy- Deets Inside. FilmiBeat. 22 October 2024.
- 50.Sheena Chohan Wins Rising Star Award by Times Applaud. firstshowz. 22 October 2024.
- 51.Sheena Chohan Honored with Rising Star of the Year Award 2024. TakeOne. 30 October 2024.
- 52.Dr Sarojini Naidu International Award: Her IFFI-praised film Sant Tukaram wins hearts. Bolly. 27 November 2025.
- 53.Sheena Chohan Honoured with the Dr. Sarojini Naidu International Award for Working Women 2025; Industry Applauds Her Film ‘Sant Tukaram’ at IFFI Goa. Bollywood Couch. 27 November 2025.
- 54.Winner of the Hero Award at the United Nations, Sheena Chohan, on Human Rights Day, says, “Let’s bring India’s human rights wisdom to the world.”. maharashtralokmanch. 11 December 2025.
- 55.Human Rights Day - Winner Of The Hero Award At The United Nations, Sheena Chohan Says, 'Let’s Bring India’s.'. FilmiBeat. 11 December 2025.
- 56.The Anti-Diva Advantage: The Professionalism That Makes Directors Trust Sheena Chohan To Deliver. FilmiBeat. 3 March 2026.
- 57.The Anti-Diva Advantage: The Professionalism That Makes Directors Trust Sheena Chohan To Deliver. Munbai Times. 2 March 2026.
- 58.The Anti-Diva Advantage: The Professionalism That Makes Directors Trust Sheena Chohan To Deliver. FilmiBeat. 3 March 2026.
- 59.The Anti-Diva Advantage: The Professionalism That Makes Directors Trust Sheena Chohan To Deliver. Mumbai Times. 2 March 2026.
- 60.Sheena Chohan on Arts Ambassador Award: Human stories have the power to connect people across borders. Times of India. 31 May 2026.
- 61.Sheena Chohan Wins Best Actress at National Awards for Excellence 2026 for ‘Sant Tukaram’. Daily Tribune. 14 July 2026.
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