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Jaya Ahsan Tackles Taboo: OCD & Paedophilia
4 Feb
Summary
- Film explores obsessive-compulsive disorder and paedophilia.
- Jaya Ahsan calls her role as Dr Sweta Majumdar challenging.
- The film is a first for Bengali cinema in tackling these issues.
Actor Jaya Ahsan has shared insights into her role as Dr. Sweta Majumdar in the film OCD, a project that bravely tackles sensitive and under-discussed themes.
Ahsan noted that the film was conceived before the widespread discussion of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), aiming to bring both OCD and the largely unexplored issue of paedophilia to Bengali cinema.
Describing her character, Dr. Sweta Majumdar, as a deeply layered individual, Ahsan found the role emotionally and creatively demanding. She highlighted the intriguing relationship between Sweta and her grandmother as a personal resonance.
The film also explores Dr. Majumdar's philosophical views on mental sanity and societal purity. Ahsan expressed trust and admiration for director Soukarya Ghosal's vision, with whom she previously collaborated.
She stated that Ghosal's direction brings out her best, making OCD a unique and special cinematic experience. The film signifies a significant narrative step for Bengali cinema, bringing together challenging subjects.
