Rokeya Prachy is a Bangladeshi theater, television and film actress and director.
Career Prachy got her acting breakthrough in Morshedul Islam's film Dukhai in 1997. Her first directorial work was a docufiction for Channel I in 2009. She later directed "Lutfunnesa" and "Bayanno'r Michhile". In 2015, she made her first television series direction in "Shelai Poribar".
Personal life Prachy was married to Sergeant Ahad Parvez, who was later killed by muggers in Shapla Square, Motijheel in Dhaka on 28 October 1999. She then married journalist and columnist Asif Nazrul in May 2004. They later welcomed a daughter, but then divorced in 2013.
Criticism 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. Reports suggest that a group of artists aligned with the Awami League party, including Prachy, were active in a WhatsApp group named "Alo Ashbei" (), reportedly led by actor Ferdous Ahmed, to oppose the movement. Following the non-cooperation phase of the protests, on September 3, 2024, 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.
In April 2025, a murder case was filed against Prachy and 16 other actors over the death of a protester in Vatara during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement against the Awami League government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Works Television dramas Share Bahattor Ghonta (2016) Shelai Poribar (2015) Parampara (2015) Tobuo Manush Swopno Dekhe (2015)
Films YearTitleRole Notes 1997 Dukhai 2002 Matir Moina Ayesha Bibi 2006 Ontarjatra 2007 On the Wings of Dreams Matka 2010 Moner Manush Lalon's mother Andho Nirangam Lalon's mother 2013 Gaariwala 2013 Shikhandi Kotha 2017 Doob: No Bed of Roses Maya 2018 Matir Projar Deshe 2022 Mujib: The Making of a Nation2025SabaShirin
Awards and nominations
Prachy was nominated for and won domestic and international awards.
Year Award Category Film Result 1998 Bangladesh National Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Dukhai 1999 Critics’ Award Best Actress Chor 2008 Lux Channel-I Performance Award Best Supporting Actress On the Wings of Dreams
References
External links
Rokeya Prachy at Turner Classic Movies Rokeya Prachy at MUBI