Jaya Ahsan
'Nakshikathar Jamin’ to release on OTT
After earning accolades at international festivals, Akram Khan’s "Nakshikathar Jamin" was released in theaters across the country on December 27 last year. The film is now set to screen on OTT soon.
21 September 2025, 05:20 AM
‘Jaya Aar Sharmin’ set for Chorki release on September 25
Director Piplu R Khan’s pandemic-era drama “Jaya Aar Sharmin” will premiere on Chorki at 12:01 am on September 25. Starring Jaya Ahsan and Mohsina Akter, the film captures the quiet intensity of two women—an actress and her house help—confined within a single home during the Covid-19 lockdown. Their fragile bond grows in silence and eventually strains under the weight of isolation and shifting relationships.
20 September 2025, 04:49 AM
Jaya Ahsan named UNDP Goodwill Ambassador for third consecutive term
Acclaimed Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan has been reappointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), marking her third consecutive term in the role.
13 September 2025, 07:59 AM
‘Fereshteh’ brings Jaya Ahsan back to Bangladeshi screens this September
After travelling the international festival circuit, Jaya Ahsan–starrer “Fereshteh” is finally set for a Bangladesh release. The Bangladesh–Iran joint production will hit all local cineplexes on September 19, following a three–year wait.
12 September 2025, 07:06 AM
You shouldn’t judge an actor by the number of their followers: Jaya Ahsan
Acclaimed actress Jaya Ahsan, who enjoys immense popularity on both sides of Bengal, attended an award ceremony in Kolkata on Sunday (September 7).
10 September 2025, 04:25 AM
‘Jaya aar Sharmin’ set for OTT release
2025 continues to be a busy year for Jaya Ahsan, with multiple releases across Bangladesh and West Bengal. Following the theatrical release of “Putulnacher Itikatha” in August, fans who missed “Jaya Aar Sharmin” in cinemas will soon get another chance to watch it on OTT.
2 September 2025, 05:22 AM
Jaya Ahsan starrer ‘Dear Maa’ releasing in North America
Tollywood’s latest release, “Dear Maa", directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, is set for a theatrical release across North America on a grand scale.
4 August 2025, 05:18 AM
Jaya Ahsan’s 'Putulnacher Itikatha' gears up for theatrical release
“Putulnacher Itikatha” (The Puppet’s Tale), starring Jaya Ahsan, is finally set to hit theatres on August 1. Directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay, the long-awaited adaptation of Manik Bandopadhyay’s iconic novel features Jaya in the role of Kusum, alongside Abir Chatterjee as Shashi and Parambrata Chatterjee as Kumud.
8 July 2025, 04:54 AM
‘The Moments’: Bewitching the soul and mind
Bhumi Gallery in Lalmatia unveiled Mahmudur Rahman Dipon’s third solo visual art exhibition, “The Moments”, on a cloudy summer evening, July 4, 2025. The inauguration welcomed eminent artist and Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest. Renowned Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan graced the event as the special guest, bringing all her starlight. The event marked a celebration of Dipon’s evolving creative journey, featuring an array of compelling works across different media.
5 July 2025, 10:50 AM
Jaya Ahsan’s film trailer gets a nod from Amitabh Bachchan
For the first time in her career, Jaya Ahsan steps into the role of a mother in “Dear Maa”, the latest film by acclaimed director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury. Unveiled last evening, the trailer offers a poignant preview of the film’s intense exploration of a mother-daughter relationship.
4 July 2025, 06:06 AM
Women are not spoils of war, stop letting your inner animals out: Jaya Ahsan
What was supposed to be a conversation on Jaya’s spectacular success in both “Taandob” and “Utshob” soon turned into a pseudo-political discussion on the future of women in the country. How could it not? The entire country has meanwhile been shaken to its core after the brutal rape of a woman in Cumilla.
29 June 2025, 11:23 AM
'Many women uphold a male-dominated society': Jaya on patriarchy in cinema
After a long hiatus, Shakib Khan and Jaya Ahsan have reunited on screen for the film “Taandob”, which has become a talking point since its release this Eid-ul-Azha. Ahead of the film’s premiere, Jaya praised Shakib during a press conference, and once again, in a recent interview with Kolkata-based daily Anandabazar, the actress lauded the Dhallywood star.
19 June 2025, 04:46 AM
Jaya Ahsan’s fourth film in three months set for July release
“Dear Maa” stars Jaya alongside Chandan Roy Sanyal in the lead roles, with an ensemble cast featuring Saswata Chatterjee, Dhritiman Chatterjee, and Malayalam actor Padmapriya Janakiraman. According to the director, while the plot revolves around a young daughter and her parents, the film also explores other complex relationships within a modern family dynamic.
18 June 2025, 08:13 AM
‘Utshob’ earns over Tk 1cr in 10 days
Tanim Noor’s Eid release “Utshob” has emerged as a box office success, earning over Tk 1.14 crore within just 10 days of its theatrical run. The film, which continues to draw strong audience response, is now gearing up for international release.
18 June 2025, 04:41 AM
‘Utshob’ and the art of tenderness
For anyone who grew up “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, “Utshob” is a warm wave of nostalgia. For those raised in 1990s Bangladesh -- whether or not they’re familiar with Dickens -- the film offers a loving nod to the dramas and films of that era. And even for viewers with no emotional ties to either Dickens or the 90s, this film still feels like a two-hour-long hug, a very warm one.
15 June 2025, 11:15 AM
Local Eid releases fare at the box office
Six films were released across cinemas in Bangladesh this Eid. Among them, “Taandob”, starring Shakib Khan and directed by Raihan Rafi, has led the charts from Eid day through the fifth day of the holiday. The film was released in 133 theatres nationwide, with midnight screenings (12am–3am) running in venues such as Chhaya Bani in Mymensingh, Rajtilok in Rajshahi, and Modhubon Cineplex in Bogura.
14 June 2025, 04:30 AM
Star Cineplex ramps up ‘Utshob’ showtimes
The family entertainer “Utshob” is winning over audiences, drawing packed houses at Star Cineplex.
12 June 2025, 05:18 AM
‘Taandob’ is a crowd-puller: Jaya Ahsan
This Eid-ul-Azha, actress Jaya Ahsan returned to the silver screen with two new films—“Taandob”, directed by Raihan Rafi, and “Utshob”, directed by Tanim Noor. Since Eid day, she has been visiting various theatres across the country as part of the promotional campaign.
12 June 2025, 04:51 AM
‘Pink’ director Aniruddha Roy praises ‘Utshob’
Multi-starrer film “Utshob” is gradually winning over audiences with its sweet and heartwarming narrative. In a season dominated by action and thrillers, this family entertainer offers a refreshing change, bringing together some of the industry’s biggest stars.
10 June 2025, 07:14 AM
‘Taandob’ is the best film of your career: Shakib Khan to Rafi
As “Taandob” gears up for its theatrical release this Eid, a special press conference was held at a hotel in Dhaka’s Gulshan, featuring the film’s core cast and crew.
6 June 2025, 04:42 AM