Aishwarya Rai speaks about Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Disney's recent release Maleficent: Mistress of Evil hit atres on October 18, 2019. Though film has competition with Saif Ali Khan starrer Laal Kaptaan in India, it mand to collect around ₹75 crores at Indian box-office on its first weekend. audience and fans were intrigued ever since release of Hindi teaser confirmed Aishwarya Rai's voice-over for Angelina Jolie's character in film. 

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A few days before release, during trailer launch of film, Aish revealed in a media-interaction about what excited her to lend her voice for a negative character. While explaining she stated that she was familiar with story of Sleeping Beauty and character of Maleficent as a kid and as a mor.  Guru actor mentioned that during CAN she saw promotions of Maleficent in 2014. She said that portrayal of Maleficent's perspective interests her most about film. 45-year-old actor also expressed that though Angelina Jolie is a mor of six, her choice of portraying Evil Queen on-screen impressed her.

actress also shared bizarre story behind choosing film. While sharing details she said that she and her daughter Aarhya watched film Maleficent on Monday evening, and on Wednesday she received an e-mail inquiring about Maleficent. She also confessed to Bikram Duggal, who is he of Disney India, that she took that as a sign and accepted offer. Aishwarya also pointed out how y mand ir working schedules to make this project happen.

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Aishwarya was last seen in Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starrer Fanney Khan. On work front, she will next be starring in Ponniyin Selvan and Jasmine - Story of A Leased Womb. However, release dates of both movies have t been officially anunced yet. According to reports of news portals, Aishwarya will also star in remake of 1964 classic Woh Kaun Thi?, which will be produced by KriArj Entertainment.