Jaya Ahsan, who is already famed for her versatility has accepted the role of a serial killer in the upcoming psychological thriller Zero Degree. Directed by Animesh Aich and produced by Playhouse Productions, the film will hit the theatres this September. Jaya stars opposite Mahfuz Ahmed. Other members of the cast include model and actor Dilruba Yeasmin Ruhee, Iftekhar Zaib, Mir Rabbi, Tarique Anam Khan, Teli Samad, and Iresh Zaker, to name a few.
Jaya Ahsan, who has previously experimented and skillfully portrayed a wide range of characters, said that she is unsure about how the audience would react to her role of a serial killer.
“The character does not portray a straightforward protagonist or antagonist, but is morally grey and the audience will have a hard time identifying it as a positive or negative role. It was a challenging character to say the least, I will be seen as a deranged serial killer and that, took some work,” said Jaya in an interview with the Dhaka Tribune.
Jaya Ahsan’s previous release, Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini made waves among the audience of the country. It was her debut in a mainstream commercial film. This new role is completely different.
“My role in this film is not conventional and that is why I grabbed the opportunity as soon as it came my way. This is a multi-dimensional character. The story and script of the film are also mind blowing.”
It is also evident that the role is demanding on a physical as well as emotional dimension. Jaya sustained injuries during the course of filming Zero Degree. She is still recuperating from the accident.
While asked about her next venture in the mainstream filmdom, the glamourous actor said: “A sequel to Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini’s is in talks. I have been approached to work in this film. In addition to this, there are a few more projects on the table, but I’ve not signed any of those yet.”
Jaya won the National Award twice for her brilliant performances in Guerrilla and Chorabali.
