India, Aug. 27 -- Indian actress Sheena Chohan, who was honoured with the Human Rights Hero Award at the United Nations, last month made her Hindi debut with Sant Tukaram, a biography on 17th century poet and religious figure Sant Tukaram. In a candid conversation with IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Sheena talks about the project directed by Aditya Om, playing Avali and more. Excerpts...

Q. You played the female lead opposite Subodh Bhave in Sant Tukaram, and your portrayal of Avali Jija Bai is both tender and fierce-an emotional anchor to the story. What were some of the core qualities you focused on to bring Avali's strength and vulnerability to life on screen?

A. It's tough to answer that question because as an actor one doesn'...