Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Jaya Bhattacharya on Theatre, Life, and 'Kaneez'
Jaya Bhattacharya is an actor who loves theatre and animals.
She talks about how theatre in India has improved but artists still need better pay.
She shares her life story, including how she stood up to people who tried to control her.
Jaya also runs an NGO to rescue animals.
Right now, she's excited about her role in a play called 'Kaneez', which is a musical love story.
She believes theatre keeps actors honest and helps them grow.
Jaya has lived life on her own terms and is grateful for everything she has.
Jaya Bhattacharya discusses the improving theatre scene in India and the need for better compensation for artists.
She shares her personal journey, including facing manipulation early in her career and taking a break to re-evaluate her path.
Jaya is currently performing in the musical 'Kaneez', playing the role of Zeenat, a character she admires for her strength and resilience.
She runs an NGO called Thank You Earth, where she rescues and cares for animals, aiming to build a free 24x7 animal hospital.
Jaya believes that theatre keeps actors honest and helps them discover new things in every rehearsal.
- Who
- Jaya Bhattacharya, an actor and animal rescuer
- What
- An interview about her career, the theatre scene in India, and her role in the play 'Kaneez'
- When
- The interview was conducted recently, with the play scheduled for November 28 and 29
- Where
- The interview was conducted by DC, and the play will be held at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA
- Why
- To discuss the evolving theatre culture, the realities artists face, and her personal journey
- Actor
- Jaya Bhattacharya
- Play
- Kaneez
- Character
- Zeenat
- Director
- Randhir Ranjan Roy
- Venue
- Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA
- Show Dates
- November 28 and 29
- NGO
- Thank You Earth
- Animals Rescued
- 38 cats and dogs
