India, Feb. 7 -- Five-time National Award winning Bangladeshi actress, Jaya Ahsan, a very known face in Kolkata's Bengali film industry and a one-film old in Bollywood, is set for her next release, Soukarya Ghoshal's Bhootpori, where she plays a departed soul. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh interacts with Jaya on the film and more...

Q. How was your experience in Tehran, Iran where your film Fereshta was screened at Fajr Film Festival?

A. The experience was great. People, who are working in films, always have had a special place for Iranian works. My film, which was selected in the main category, was screened along with some giant films. The instant reaction from the audience after the screening was satisfying.

Q. 2023 has been a very...