Jaya Maswood

Jaya Ahsan completed her formal education in Dhaka, Bangladesh. During her academic years, she developed a strong interest in the arts, music, and performance.

She received formal training in classical music and Rabindra Sangeet. This musical foundation deeply influenced her artistic sensibilities and later helped her in her playback singing ventures.

While details of her specific university degrees are kept private, her profound understanding of literature and art is evident in the challenging scripts she selects and produces.

Jaya Ahsan began her professional journey in the late 1990s as a model and television actress in Bangladesh. Her early television dramas made her a familiar and beloved face among household audiences. However, it was her foray into the mainstream film industry that truly unlocked her exceptional potential, starting with her lead role in the independent film 'Dubshatar' (2010).

Her career skyrocketed to unprecedented heights with the release of 'Guerrilla' in 2011, a deeply moving film based on the Bangladesh Liberation War. Her portrayal of Bilkis Banu was universally praised, earning her the first of many prestigious Bangladesh National Film Awards. She followed this monumental success with powerful performances in 'Chorabali' (2012) and 'Zero Degree' (2015), solidifying her reputation as a powerhouse performer.

Jaya successfully crossed over to the Indian Bengali film industry (Tollywood) with the film 'Aborto' in 2013. She quickly became a favorite among leading Indian directors like Srijit Mukherji and Kaushik Ganguly. Her roles in acclaimed films like 'Bishorjan' (2017), 'Ek Je Chhilo Raja' (2018), and 'Robibaar' (2019) earned her immense critical respect and several Filmfare Awards East.

In 2018, Jaya made her debut as a producer with the highly successful feature film 'Debi', based on a famous novel by Humayun Ahmed. The film was both a critical darling and a massive commercial hit, proving her sharp business acumen. She continued to win accolades for challenging artistic films like 'Alatchakra' (2021) and 'Beauty Circus' (2022).

Currently, Jaya Ahsan remains one of the busiest and most respected actresses in the industry. Her recent and upcoming projects include 'Bhootpori', 'Dear Maa', and 'Putulnacher Itikatha'. She also recently made her highly anticipated Hindi film debut in 'Kadak Singh' (2023), further expanding her impressive and continuously evolving global cinematic footprint.

Jaya Ahsan was born into a culturally rich family in Gopalganj and was raised in Dhaka. Her father, A. S. Maswood, and mother, Rehana Maswood, supported her early inclinations toward music and painting. Her upbringing instilled in her a deep appreciation for Bengali literature and heritage.

She is known to be fiercely private about her personal life, preferring to let her work speak for itself. Jaya is an avid animal lover and actively advocates for animal rights and welfare in Bangladesh. She frequently uses her platform to raise awareness about the ethical treatment of street dogs and other animals.

Jaya was previously married to television actor and model Faisal Ahsan Ullah in 1998. The couple collaborated on several projects during the early years of their careers. They amicably parted ways and divorced in 2012, after which Jaya entirely focused on elevating her cinematic career to international heights.