Rokeya Prachy
Rokeya Prachy | |
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রোকেয়া প্রাচী | |
.jpg) Prachy in Dhaka, 2019 | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, director |
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| Awards | Bangladesh National Film Awards |
Rokeya Prachy is a Bangladeshi theater, television and film actress and director.[1]
Career
[edit]Prachy got her acting breakthrough in Morshedul Islam's film Dukhai in 1997.[2] Her first directorial work was a docufiction for Channel I in 2009.[3] She later directed "Lutfunnesa" and "Bayanno'r Michhile". In 2015, she made her first television series direction in "Shelai Poribar".[4]
Personal life
[edit]Prachy was married to Sergeant Ahad Parvez.[5] He was killed by muggers in Shapla Square, Motijheel in Dhaka on 28 October 1999.[5] She then married journalist and columnist Asif Nazrul in May 2004.[6] They have a daughter together. They divorced in 2013.[7]
Criticism
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Rokeya Prachy took a stand for the government during the repression of the dictatorship Awami League government on the students in the quota reform movement that took place in 2024.[8] During the movement, a group of pro-autocracy Awami artists, including Rokeya Prachy, were active against the movement in a WhatsApp group called 'Alo Ashbei'[9] led by actor Ferdous. After the non-cooperation movement, on September 3, 2024, some screenshots related to that WhatsApp group were spread on social media.[10][11]
Works
[edit]Television dramas
[edit]- Share Bahattor Ghonta (2016)[citation needed]
- Shelai Poribar (2015)[12]
- Parampara (2015)
- Tobuo Manush Swopno Dekhe (2015)[4]
Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dukhai | ||
| 2002 | Matir Moina | Ayesha Bibi | |
| 2006 | Ontarjatra | ||
| 2007 | On the Wings of Dreams | Matka | [13][14] |
| 2010 | Moner Manush | Lalon's mother | |
| Andho Nirangam | Lalon's mother | ||
| 2013 | Gaariwala | [15] | |
| 2013 | Shikhandi Kotha | [16] | |
| 2017 | Doob: No Bed of Roses | Maya | [17] |
| 2018 | Matir Projar Deshe | [18] | |
| 2022 | Mujib: The Making of a Nation |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Prachy was nominated for and won domestic and international awards.[19]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Bangladesh National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Dukhai | Won |
| 1999 | Critics’ Award | Best Actress | Chor | Won |
| 2008 | Lux Channel-I Performance Award | Best Supporting Actress | On the Wings of Dreams | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "On Endurance And Changes". The Daily Star. June 4, 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
- ^ "Rokeya Prachi Asif Nazrul detached". Amader Barisal. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
- ^ "Rokeya Prachi turns director". The Daily Star. May 1, 2009. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ a b "Rokeya Prachi making new TV series". The Daily Star. December 12, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ a b Shamim Ashraf (November 20, 2003). "Tears roll down her cheeks". The Daily Star. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ Shilpi Mahalanabish (May 20, 2004). "Prachy: Elegance personified". The Daily Star. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ আসিফ নজরুল-শীলার বিয়ে নিয়ে ফেইসবুকে ঝড়. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). December 25, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ "Shock and surprise grip entertainment arena after chats discovery". daily-sun. September 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Alo Ashbei WhatsApp group message leaked". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "'Throw hot water on protesters': 'Alo Ashbei' artistes' WhatsApp group under fire". The Daily Star. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Leaked conversation of artists speaking against student movement goes viral". The Business Standard. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ Saurav Dey (May 31, 2015). "An Artiste Should Have Social Responsibilities: Rokeya Prachi". The Daily Star. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ "On the Wings of Dreams". blockbuster.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-08. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ "Swopnodanay". Rotten Tomatoes. 2011. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ "Rokeya Prachy in the movie Gaariwala". The Daily Star. December 6, 2012. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ MM Shohiduzzaman (April 20, 2013). "Shikhandi Kotha". New Age. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
- ^ "Irrfan Khan to play lead in Bangladesh's film". The Financial Express. Dhaka. March 8, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ Ferdous, Fahmim (30 March 2018). "Matir Projar Deshe". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Rokeya Prachy on her recent endeavours". New Age. Dhaka. January 19, 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-07-08. Retrieved 2013-07-04.