Rokeya Prachy
Rokeya Prachy | |
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রোকেয়া প্রাচী | |
.jpg) 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]
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]
Works[edit]
Television dramas[edit]
- Share Bahattor Ghonta (2016)[citation needed]
- Shelai Poribar (2015)[8]
- 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 | [9][10] |
| 2010 | Moner Manush | Lalon's mother | |
| Andho Nirangam | Lalon's mother | ||
| 2013 | Gaariwala | [11] | |
| 2013 | Shikhandi Kotha | [12] | |
| 2017 | Doob: No Bed of Roses | Maya | [13] |
| 2018 | Matir Projar Deshe | [14] | |
| 2022 | Mujib: The Making of a Nation |
Awards and nominations[edit]
Prachy was nominated for and won domestic and international awards.[15]
| 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.
- ^ 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.