Gazi Rakayet (born: 15 June 1966) is a Bangladeshi actor, director, producer and story writer who predominantly works in Dhallywood cinema and television drama. He made his debut with the liberation war film Nodir Naam Modhumoti (1996).
He is the recipient of the Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best Film Director for the film Mrittika Maya (2013) and also won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film Anil Bagchir Ekdin (2015). His directorial and produced film The Grave (2020) received the 45th Bangladesh National Film Awards in 11 categories including, the Best Film, Best Film Director, Best Film Actress, Best Story, Best Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematographer, Best Editor, Best Makeup, Best Sound Designer and Best Costume designer.
Education Rakayet passed his SSC exam from Gandaria High School in 1983 and HSC exam with an outstanding result from Notre Dame College, Dhaka in 1985. Then he earned his BSc degree in civil engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1993.
Career In 1980, when Rakayet was in grade seven, he performed in a stage-play named Halchal. In 1988, he joined a team of stage actors at the Group Theatre Federation. Later he performed at Bailey Road for the first time in Kiron Mritya's Amrit Bish, directed by Syed Mohidul Islam. His first web series is Unoloukik. He acted as Ishtiaque Mirza, a writer in Chorki's web film Munshigiri. He later directed and produced the film The Grave, which was shot in his home village of Shinepukur, Dohar.
Personal life Rakayet born on 15 June 1966. He was married to actress Afsana Mimi until 1996. He remarried in 1997 to Naira Shahrin.
In a podcast interview, Rakayet shared his transition from atheism back to Islam. He stated that his religious faith was restored after examining the scientific and mathematical references while reading a Bengali translation of the Quran.
Filmography
As actor
+ Year Film RoleNotes1996Nodir Naam ModhumotiRakayetDebut film2006KhelagorTunu2007Aha!Kanchan Bhai2008The Last ThakurSaifur RahmanChandragrohonShombhu2009PriyotomeshuMijan2011Amar Bondhu RashedAjraf Ali2014Glow of the FireflySM Sultan 2015Anil Bagchir EkdinAyub Ali2018Ahoto Phooler GolpoMohona's father2019Chandrabati KothaDewan2020The GraveShirja MiaAlso as director, screenplay, story writer and co-producer2021MunshigiriIshtiaque MirzaReleased on Chorki2022The Beauty CircusNader MollaMujib: The Making of a NationAbdul Hamid2024ToofanJalaluddin2025DaagiMushfiqur RahimTaandobFayez KarimBandhab2026Pressure CookerPolitical LeaderManushtike DekhoMinisterAlso as directorRoidMasud RanaProfessor Kabir Chowdhury LifelineReleased on Chorki 2027JalalPost-production; scheduled for release on 26 March 2027
Other crew positions +YearFilmsCreditsNotes2013Mrittika MayaDirector, screenplay, story writer and co-producerDebut as director 2020The GraveDirector, screenplay, story writer and co-producer2026Manushtike DekhoDirector
Awards and nominations +YearAwardCategoryWorkResultsNote2013National Film AwardsBest Film Director Mrittika Maya2015National Film AwardBest Supporting ActorAnil Bagchir Ekdin 202245th National Film AwardsBest FilmThe Graveco-winner with BishwoshundorBest Film DirectorBest StoryBest Screenplay
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