Soha Ali Khan Reveals Kunal Was Spooked By Her Evil Look In Chhorii 2, Says ‘Talk To Me After 2 Months’
As the release of Chhorii 2 approaches, Soha Ali Khan opens up about embracing her darkest role yet. Stepping far away from her usual girl-next-door image, Soha takes on the chilling role of the film’s menacing antagonist. The transformation was so intense that she avoided FaceTiming her family during the shoot, even her husband, Kunal Kemmu, found her so terrifying in character that he kept his distance on set! Starring alongside Nushrratt Bharuccha, this marks the first time in her career that Soha dives into such a sinister persona, and she’s ready to send shivers down your spine.
Soha Ali Khan Takes on a Dark Role in Chhorii 2
Soha Ali Khan is making a much-anticipated return to the screen after a long hiatus. Known for her poised and elegant performances, the actress is taking a dark turn this time with a chilling role. She steps into the shoes of the antagonist, ‘Dasi Maa’, in a spine-tingling horror thriller, an intense transformation that’s already intrigued audiences with her first look. But it wasn’t just viewers who felt the eerie impact, her husband, Kunal, admits he was genuinely spooked by her portrayal.
In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times ahead of Chhorii 2’s release, Soha Ali Khan revealed how she had to shield her face from her daughter while in costume as the eerie ‘Dasi Maa’. The transformation was so unsettling that even her husband, Kunal, found himself a little shaken. Soha shared: “We were shooting in an evil look for long hours, and I couldn’t be there for bedtime. Normally, when I’m not there for bedtime, I FaceTime her. This time, I did not want to. She would, and I would disconnect and do an audio call. I said, ‘Trust me, you don’t want to see me like this at bedtime’. Neither did Kunal want to talk to me. I said, ‘You can answer my call.’ He said, ‘No, talk to me after two months’.”
Soha Ali Khan Opens Up About Choosing to Play a Villainous Role
Reflecting on her decision to take on the role of the antagonist, Soha shared that she’s often been cast in timid, dignified characters that exude a girl-next-door charm. But when Chhorii 2 came her way with the offer to play the sinister ‘Dasi Maa’, she saw it as the perfect opportunity to break out of her comfort zone. Speaking to Hindustan Times, she said: “I have been offered very dignified roles in the past, very vanilla and girl-next-door. Dasi maa (her character in Chhorii 2) is far from that and very out of my comfort zone, physically and emotionally.”
About Chhorii 2 Movie
The original Chhorii, starring Nushrratt Bharuccha, debuted in 2021 as a chilling commentary on societal evils, cleverly wrapped in a gripping horror narrative. Now, in the much-awaited sequel, Nushrratt returns as ‘Sakshi’, who must confront even darker, more menacing forces to protect her daughter from a supernatural threat. Chhorii 2 is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on April 11, 2025. The buzz around the film spiked even further when Stree 2 star Rajkummar Rao shared the trailer on his Instagram Story, writing, “Soha Ali Khan, this looks fab! Nushrratt Bharuccha kamaal hai Chhorii,” accompanied by a red heart and folded hands emoji.
