Ever since the trailer announcing the stunning Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the voice of Maleficent in Hindi has dropped, we can’t contain our excitement. Yes, we were totally looking forward to Angelina Jolie’s menacing turn once again as the evil Maleficent, but now that we know Aishwarya is going to be her Hindi voice, looks like we’re in for a win-win situation.
We think Aishwarya is the perfect choice for this, but before we tell you why, check out this awesome trailer.
Perfect Personality Match
Whether it’s her onscreen personality or offscreen, Aishwarya is a power woman. Just like Angelina, she’s a combination of talent, elegance, poise and strength. With this near perfect personality match between these two beautiful actors, it’s hard to imagine anyone but Aishwarya lend her voice to the Hindi version of Maleficent.
Evil-personified
One look at the trailer and you will realise how convincing Aishwarya is as Maleficent. That menacing body language, those don’t-mess-with-me stares, that wicked voice, she has got everything about the character spot-on.
As Maleficent, Aishwarya oozes evil and gives you the chills.
Nothing short of a coup
Just look at the names associated with Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil. It’s a Disney film. It has Angeline Jolie in the title role and the incredibly talented Michelle Pfeiffer. It’s a sequel to a hugely successful film. It only makes sense then that for it’s Hindi version you get a person whose global popularity is enviable and who has created a legacy for herself. And who better than Aishwarya Rai Bachchan?
Getting her on board the Maleficent family is nothing short of a masterstroke.
Powerhouse of talent
In her acting career spanning two decades, Aishwarya has treated us to a variety of impressive performances and proven time and again why she’s a powerhouse of talent. Remember how she surprised us with her negative turn in Khakee? Voicing for the Hindi version of Maleficent is yet another feather in her cap and we can’t wait to see what magic she does this time round.
Her voice is sure to more than make up for her onscreen absence.
Unmatched appeal
Aishwarya’s diva-like popularity transcends age groups and her love for her daughter Aaradhya is there for all to see. That’s why she enjoys an unmatched appeal among the audience. So it’s a great idea to get Aishwarya to dub for Maleficent in Hindi. In fact, we won’t be surprised to see a lot of mother-daughter duos relishing this Disney film.
We can go on and on, but we know that by now you’re really excited to catch this film, and understandably so. What are you waiting for then? Without wasting any more time book tickets for Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil right away!
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