Rokeya Prachy | |
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রোকেয়া প্রাচী | |
![]() Prachy in Dhaka, 2019 | |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation(s) | Actress, director |
Spouses |
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Awards | Bangladesh National Film Awards |
Rokeya Prachy is a Bangladeshi theater, television and film actress and director. [1]
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]
Prachy was married to Sergeant Ahad Parvez, who was later 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 later welcomed a daughter, but then divorced in 2013. [7]
In 2024, during the Student–People's uprising, Rokeya Prachy expressed support for the government amidst allegations of repression and violence against the protesters by the Awami League administration. [8] Reports suggest that a group of artists aligned with the Awami League party, including Prachy, were active in a WhatsApp group named "Alo Ashbei" (English: There'll be light), reportedly led by actor Ferdous Ahmed, to oppose the movement. Following the non-cooperation phase of the protests, on September 3, 2024, [9] screenshots purportedly linked to discussions within this WhatsApp group surfaced on social media, where some members suggested to ‘throw hot water on protesters’, which drew attention and criticism online. [10] [11]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
Prachy was nominated for and won domestic and international awards. [19]
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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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 |