Jaya Ahsan, whose real name is Jaya Maswood, is a Bangladeshi model and actress from her country and is one of the most critically acclaimed artists. She is a 5-time Bangladeshi National Film Award winner. Jaya Ahsan started her professional life as a model and switched to acting after some time. Over two decades, Jaya Ahsan has worked on films, TV dramas, web series, and TV serials on both sides of the international border between Bangladesh and India. Read below to learn more about Jaya Ahsan’s wiki, husband, age, height, family, and more.
Personal Details
Jaya Ahsan was born on the 1st of July 1983 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She received formal training in Indian classical and Rabindra Sangeet in her childhood. However, Jaya Ahsan was always artistically inclined and accomplished in arts and crafts.
| Real Name/ Full Name | Jaya Maswood |
| Birthplace | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Profession(s) | Model, Actor |
| Years Active | 1997 – Present |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Birthday | 1st July 1983 |
| Age | 40 years (As of 2023) |
| Hometown | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobby | Painting |
Education
Jaya Ahsan has diplomas in Indian classical music and Rabindra Sangeet.
| Qualification | Not Known |
| School | Not Known |
| High School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
| Extra Qualification | Diploma in Rabindra Sangeet |
Family & Relationships
Jaya Ahsan’s father is A.S. Maswood, and her mother is Rehana Maswood. She has a younger brother and a younger sister. Jaya Ahsan’s husband was Faisal Ahsan Ullah. They divorced in 2012.
| Father Name | A.S. Maswood |
| Mother Name | Rehana Maswood |
| Children | Not Known |
| Siblings | Younger brother and younger sister |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Ex-Husband | Faisal Ahsan Ullah |
Height, Weight, Body Measurements & More
Jaya Ahsan is 5 feet and 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 52 kg. Both her eyes and hair are black. Jaya Ahsan’s body measurements are 32-28-32.
| Height (feet) | 5 feet 4 inches |
| Weight (Kilograms)(approx.) | 52 kg |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 32-28-32 |
| Eye’s Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Career
Jaya Ahsan is a widely acclaimed actress on both sides of the international border between India and Bangladesh. She is the first Bangladeshi actress to win a Filmfare award. Jaya Ahsan’s prolific career includes work in multiple TV shows, over 50 TV dramas, scores of films, and a web series. Find out the details of her career below.
TV Dramas
Jaya Ahsan started her acting career with a role in a TV drama called Panchomi, written and directed by Shahidul Haque Khan. Jaya Ahsan’s first important TV drama was 2004’s Offbeat, directed by Afsana Mimi. Her co-stars in this project were Intekhab Dinar and Shakib. Jaya Ahsan’s most famous TV drama was Valobashi Tai Valobeshe Jai. She shared the screen in this drama with Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Arifin Shuvo. Jaya Ahsan’s other significant teledramas include Americana, Amader Golpo, Anuposthit Chinho, Bikol Pakhir Gaan, Bumerang, Ebong Bonolota Sen, Chor O Novelist, Grohonkal, Topur Cycle and many more.
TV Serials
Jaya Ahsan began her acting stint on TV serials with 2004’s Polayanporbo. Her first popular TV serial was 2004’s 69, directed by Mostafa Sarwar Farooki. Other popular TV serials starring Jaya Ahsan include Amader Choto Nodi, Choita Pagal, Labonno Probha, Manush Bodol, Neer, Enechi Shurjer Hashi, Shonkhobash, Shongshoy, Tebhaga, and many more.
Films
Jaya Ahsan started her film career in 2004 with Bachelor, directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. Jaya Ahsan’s first significant film role was in 2011’s Guerilla, directed by Nasiruddin Youssuf. Jaya Ahsan won her first Bangladeshi National Film Award for portraying Bilkis Banu in this film. Jaya Ahsan made her Tollywood debut in 2013 with the film Aborto directed by Arindam Sil. Her cast-mates in this film included Tota Roy Chowdhury and Saswata Chatterjee.
Jaya Ahsan became the first Bangladeshi actor to win a Filmfare award for her role in the 2017 Tollywood movie Bisorjon directed by Kaushik Ganguly. She starred opposite Abir Chatterjee in this film. Other important roles in Jaya Ahsan’s career have been in films like Dubshatar (2010), Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini (2013), Zero Degree (2015), Rajkahini (2015), Eagoler Chokh (2016), Putro (2018), Debi (2018), Bijoya (2019), Konttho (2019), Beauty Circus (2022), and many more.
Web Series
Jaya Ahsan began her acting stint in the OTT world in 2019 with Hoichoi’s original series Paanch Phoron. Her cast-mates for this series included Riddhi Sen, Swastika Mukherjee, and Anirban Bhattacharya.
| Debut | TV Drama: Panchomi Films: Bachelor (2004) TV Serial: Polayanporbo (2004) Web Series: Paanch Phoron (2019) |
| Superhit Movies | Bachelor (2004), Dubshatar (2010), Guerilla (2011), Chorabali (2011), Aborto (2013), Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini (2013), Zero Degree (2015), Rajkahini (2015), Eagoler Chokh (2016), Putro (2018), Debi (2018), Bijoya (2019), Konttho (2019), Beauty Circus (2022) |
| Popular Web Series | Paanch Phoron (2004) |
| Popular TV Shows | Polayanporbo (2004), 69 (2004), Amader Choto Nodi, Choita Pagal, Labonno Probha, Manush Bodol, Neer, Enechi Shurjer Hashi, Shonkhobash, Shongshoy, Tebhaga |
| TV Advertisement | Coca-Cola, Bashundhara LPG, Berger Paints, Fresh Sugar, Tibet Snow, Mercentile Bank, Head & Shoulders, Mandolina Sandal Soap, Nurjahan Soyabean oil |
| Music Videos | Not Known |
Awards & Achievements
- 2006 Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best TV Actress (Critics Choice) – Won.
- 2008 Charuniram Awards – Best Actress (TV) – Won.
- 2008 CJFB Performance Awards – Best Actress (TV) – Won.
- 2009 Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best TV Actress (Public Choice) – Won.
- 2009 Charuniram Awards – Best Actress (TV) – Won.
- 2009 CJFB Performance Awards – Best Actress (TV) – Won.
- 2010 Charuniram Awards – Best Actress (TV) – Won.
- 2011 Bangladesh National Film Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2011 Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best Film Actress (Critics Choice) – Won.
- 2011 Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best TV Actress (Public Choice) – Won.
- 2011 Bachsas Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2011 International Bangla Film Critic Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2011 Lux Channel I Performance Awards – Best Actress (Film) – Won.
- 2011 Lux Channel I Performance Awards – Best Actress (TV) – Won.
- 2012 Bangladesh National Film Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2012 Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best Film Actress (Public Choice) – Won.
- 2013 Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best Film Actress (Public Choice) – Won.
- 2015 Bangladesh National Film Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2015 Tele Cine Awards – Best Supporting Role Female – Won.
- 2017 International Bangla Film Critic Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2017 ABP Ananda Sera Bangali Award – Achievement In Acting – Won.
- 2018 Bangladesh National Film Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2018 Meril Prothom Alo Awards – Best Actress (Critics Choice) – Won.
- 2018 Bachsas Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2018 Filmfare Awards East – Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female) – Won.
- 2018 Bengali Film Journalists’ Association Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2018 Zee Cine Awards – Best Actress (Bengali Films) – Won.
- 2019 Bengali Film Journalists’ Association Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Won.
- 2019 Tele Cine Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2021 Bangladesh National Film Awards – Best Actress – Won.
- 2021 Filmfare Awards East – Critics’ Award For Best Actor (Female) – Won.
- 2022 Filmfare Awards East – Critics’ Award For Best Actor (Female) – Won.
Earnings & Net Worth
Jaya Ahsan is the highest-paid actress in the Bangladeshi film industry. She charges anywhere from 23.04 lakhs INR (30 lakhs Bangladeshi taka) to 30.72 lakhs INR (40 lakhs Bangladeshi Taka) per film. As a result, Jaya Ahsan’s net worth is estimated to be between 15.36 crores INR (20 crores Bangladeshi Taka) and 23.04 crores INR (30 crores Bangladeshi Taka).
| Salary ( approx) | 23.04 lakhs INR (30 lakhs Bangladeshi taka) to 30.72 lakhs INR (40 lakhs Bangladeshi Taka) per film |
| Income | Not Known |
| Net Worth | 15.36 crores INR (20 crores Bangladeshi Taka) and 23.04 crores INR (30 crores Bangladeshi Taka) (estimated) |
| House | Not Known |
| Car | Not Known |
| Other Property | Not Known |
Facts
- Jaya Ahsan learned actual circus tricks for her film Beauty Circus.
- She has done playback singing for the films Dubshatar (Tomar Khola Hawa) and Mesidona (Jongoler Daak).
- Jaya Ahsan is very selective about the roles she accepts.
- She is set to make her Bollywood debut in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jaya Ahsan’s Instagram Profile?
Ans: Jaya Ahsan’s Instagram profile is @jaya.ahsan.
What Is Jaya Ahsan’s Age?
Ans: Jaya Ahsan is 40 years old as of 2023.
