Jyotika Jyoti is passing her heydays, especially in terms of acting on the silver screen. The actress will be appearing in an upcoming flick “Anil Bagchir Ekdin,” a film based on iconic author Humayun Ahmed’s novella, directed by Morshedul Islam and Sumon Anwar's upcoming drama serial “Bijli.”
Dhaka Tribune caught up with the actor to talk about her upcoming releases:
How do you feel about playing a character created by Humayun Ahmed?
I read the novella “Anil Bagchir Ekdin” during my childhood and interestingly I got the book as first prize in an essay competition. I never thought that one day I will get the opportunity to portray the role of Anil Bagchir’s sister Atoshi. I think working in the film will be the turning point of my acting career.
And your role in “Bijli?”
“Bijli” is about gangsters in slum areas, their life and struggles. I will be playing the wife (Fatema) of the ringleader who was a quiet woman at first but is forced to become rude and unrelenting as she had to fight many demons. I have never portrayed a role like this before.
Your take on TV dramas of recent times.
Nowadays, the quality of TV dramas have gone down drastically. I do not enjoy working in the medium any longer. I am constantly getting offers to work in cinema and therefore I want to devote my time there and try to create a lasting impression on the audience.
A role that you enjoyed recently.
After working in “Jibondhuli” I am excited about the outcome of “Anil Bagchir Ekdin.” Recently, I worked in a TV drama titled “Baba” with a fantastic storyline where I have acted alongside seasoned artistes like Toukir Ahmed and Abul Hayat. I have also appeared in a short film titled “Gorto,” an experimental work and I really enjoyed it.
What is your dream role?
I do not have any specific dream role. I would rather work with good directors.
Jyotika Jyoti emerged as an actor by appearing on the silver screen in “Ayna” directed by Kabari Sarwar but came into the limelight with “Nondito Noroke,” directed by Belal Ahmed which was her second film. Her work in Tanvir Mokammel's films “Rabeya” and “Jibondhuli” established her as one of the finest actors of the big screen.