Sheena Chohan Shares A Picture With Tom Cruise From His Mission Impossible Promotion Days In India, And Congratulates Him For His First Oscar, saying, “He has created entire universes of storytelling for actors. This honour is so deeply deserved ....”

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• 2025-11-18T14:49:00+05:30

Actress Sheena Chohan Shares A Throwback Picture With Oscar Winner Tom Cruise, Congratulates Her “Biggest Inspiration” on His Lifetime Achievement Oscar

Actress Sheena Chohan took to her social media to celebrate a milestone moment in Hollywood, sharing a heartfelt tribute to none other than Tom Cruise, who recently received an Honorary Academy Award—his first-ever Oscar—at the 16th Governors Awards held on November 16.

Sheena was personally invited by Tom Cruise and the Mission Impossible team for the India premiere. Sheena posted a throwback selfie with Cruise, taken during his visit to Mumbai when he was promoting Mission: Impossible. In the picture, the two are seen smiling warmly at the camera, capturing a memory that Sheena says she has cherished for years.

Sharing the post on her social media, Sheena penned down a sweet note, she wrote, “My inspiration @tomcruise, receives an honorary Oscar! A lifetime achievement award. What a body of work! What a commitment to cinema! This picture was taken at the @tajmahalmumbai … I still remember meeting Tom Cruise when he came to promote Mission Impossible. Since then, my heart has been filled with respect and admiration, and he is truly my absolute inspiration. Congratulations on the Oscar — truly deserved.❤️”

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Reflecting further on her first encounter with the Hollywood icon, Sheena recalled being completely mesmerized by his energy and presence.

“My inspiration, Tom Cruise, receiving an honorary Oscar — a Lifetime Achievement Award — is inspirational on another level. Meeting Tom Cruise during his first visit to India inspired me instantly — his passion for craft, cinema, compassion, competence, and quiet strength stayed with me. I’ll always remember how sincerely he acknowledged my humanitarian work, and even last year, how deeply he engaged with it again. His contribution to cinema has created an entire civilisation of storytelling that elevates artists and audiences. Seeing him receive the honorary Oscar fills me with immense pride. This honour is so truly deserved.” says, Sheena

We surely agree with Sheena’s admiration for Tom Cruise, who has indeed brought a multiverse of cinema for the generations to watch on.

At the Governors Awards, Tom Cruise received the honour from director Alejandro González Iñárritu. During his acceptance speech, he reflected on his cinematic journey and spoke about the power of film as a global medium that connects cultures and inspires generations.

Sheena Chohan’s heartfelt tribute has resonated with fans, many of whom applauded her admiration for the Hollywood superstar and celebrated Cruise’s long-awaited Oscar recognition.