Who Is Bangladeshi Actress Jaya Ahsan: Popular Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan, whose original name is Jaya Masood, is all set to make her Bollywood debut in Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury's Kadak Singh alongside Pankaj Tripathi.

She has acted in Hindi-Bangla films in the past, and now her debut in the Hindi film industry marks a noteworthy milestone in her distinguished career. While the film received standing ovations at the recently held 54th International Film Festival Of India, let's check out more about her below.

Who is Jaya Ahsan?

Jaya Ahsan is a well-known actress from Bangladesh who has won four National Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. She has demonstrated an exceptional acting range and versatility in her career. She has seamlessly portrayed characters from diverse backgrounds, showcasing her talent in roles such as that of a possessed woman and a freedom fighter.

Born in Dhaka, Jaya started her career as a model and has worked in more than 110 films in Bengali and Bangladeshi cinema, including TV soaps, telefilms, and web shows. Apart from being prolific in acting, Jaya Ahsan is also a trained classical singer with a diploma in Rabindra Sangeet.

She has lent her voice to a few films, like "Tomer Khola Hawa" in Dubshatar and "Jongoler Daak" in Mesidona.

Jaya Ahsan work

Jaya Ahsan has been a part of several remarkable movies, including Guerrilla (2011), Chorabali (2012), Zero Degree (2015), Debi (2018), Alatchakra (2021), and Beauty Circus (2022). Besides the national awards, she has earned three Filmfare Awards East, Zee Cine Awards, and Meril-Prothom Alo Awards.

Notably, Ahsan's four films have been showcased at the IFFI, namely her debut Iranian film, Fereshta, and the Hindi film Kadak Singh. Remembering her festival experience, she expressed happiness and stated, "When our work goes beyond the boundaries of the country and enters the international arena, it feels even better."