A story that resonates deeply even outside the pandemic context.
The wait is nearly over for audiences who missed Jaya Aar Sharmin during its cinema run earlier this year.
The critically acclaimed film by Piplu R Khan will soon arrive on the OTT platform Chorki as part of its September 2025 releases.
The exact streaming date is yet to be revealed.
The project was first released in theatres on May 16, 2025. It drew significant attention for its intimate storytelling rooted in the isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic.
At its heart, Jaya Aar Sharmin tells the story of two women confined within an apartment during lockdowns.
Jaya Ahsan plays the role of a glamorous actress, Jaya, with great depth. Mohsina Akhter embodies the role of her assistant, Sharmin.
Chorki’s decision to stream Jaya Aar Sharmin has been welcomed as part of its consistent effort to highlight bold and experimental Bangladeshi films.
In recent years, the platform has built a reputation for bringing unconventional projects directly to audiences who demand quality storytelling.
The inclusion of Piplu R Khan’s work further strengthens that lineup, with the director already known for his distinctive artistic vision.
Fans are sharing their excitement across platforms, expressing relief that they no longer need to wait for festival screenings.
For many, this is their first opportunity to experience the film that critics described as a pandemic-era portrait of isolation and empathy.
Though set almost entirely within the walls of an apartment, the film has been praised for capturing universal feelings of confinement and longing.
Jaya’s struggles with fame and loneliness, alongside Sharmin’s understated grief, provide a story that resonates deeply even outside the pandemic context.
The release on OTT is also expected to spark fresh conversations about how the coronavirus era continues to inspire art and cinema.
The film’s use of muted colours, long silences, and the song ‘Haire Manush Rongin Fanush’ have been singled out as creative highlights.
Yet, for fans awaiting the Chorki release, the main draw remains the emotional exchanges between the two lead performers.
Viewers who follow Jaya Ahsan’s career have called this one of her most nuanced roles.
The role of Sharmin has also been called Mohsina Akhter’s breakthrough performance.
The digital release will provide international audiences with easier access, as Chorki is increasingly expanding its global reach for Bangladeshi films.
As September approaches, anticipation only grows louder, with fans counting down for the day Jaya Aar Sharmin finally streams.
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