Acclaimed actress and human rights advocate Sheena Chohan recently had an engaging interaction with celebrated Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut, where they reflected on their shared theater roots under the mentorship of Arvind Gaur from Asmita Theatre. The conversation also touched upon Kangana’s film Emergency and its significance.

During their discussion, Sheena, who has worked in multiple languages down South and across many independent films, is soon to be seen in her Hindi debut Sant Tukaram and recently unveiled the teaser for her Telugu action-thriller. She shared how theater shaped her artistic journey. “Working under Arvind Gaur’s mentorship at Asmita Theatre was transformative,” said Sheena. “The rigorous training helped me cultivate empathy, depth, and authenticity as an artist.”

Kangana, renowned for her fearless and versatile performances, echoed similar sentiments about the invaluable role theater has played in her craft. “Today I ave the great fortune of directing my acting guru Arvind Gaur ji who mentored me at the age of 16, I requested sir for a cameo in my directorial Emergency and here he is with me.”, she mentioned in an Instagram story.

The conversation also celebrated the pivotal role theater plays in shaping some of the finest talent in Indian cinema. Both actresses acknowledged the powerful impact of their theatrical training on their journeys from the stage to the big screen.

This exchange between two accomplished stars highlights the timeless relevance of theater in shaping authenticity and excellence in the performing arts.