Senior Actress Shobana Shocks Fans Expressing Wish For Transgender Role
Shobana was last seen opposite Mohanlal in the Malayalam hit Thudarum, which earned praise from both critics and fans.;
Even for experienced actors, there are roles they dream of playing. Veteran actress Shobana, known for Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films and her Bharatanatyam expertise, shared recently that she wishes to play a transgender on screen. She has reduced her film appearances to focus on her dance school in Chennai but continues to take roles that interest her.
Shobana was last seen opposite Mohanlal in the Malayalam hit Thudarum, which earned praise from both critics and fans. Despite her success, she said in an Onam interview that she wants to take on the challenging role of a hijra. She approached directors about it but was told that audiences might not accept her in such a role.
She also mentioned Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who recently played a homosexual character in Kaadal The Core. Shobana said portraying a hijra would be demanding, requiring attention to voice, appearance, and gestures. For her, it is not just acting, it is about embodying an entirely different identity convincingly.
Fans are now curious which director will give Shobana this chance. If someone takes the leap, it could challenge conventions in Malayalam cinema and show a new side of her acting skills. Shobana continues to prove that her ambition and fearlessness remain strong, and she is ready to take on roles that others might hesitate to attempt.