Robiul Alam Robi (Bengali: রবিউল আলম রবি) is a Bangladeshi screenwriter, film director and producer. His work includes the anthology feature Sincerely Yours, Dhaka (2018), which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival, and the streaming series Unoloukik (2021), streaming films Cafe Desire (2022) and Forget Me Not (2024). His upcoming works include first theatrical feature Suraiya, supported by National Film Grant of Bangladesh, and World Cinema Fund of the Berlin International Film Festival.
Early life and career beginnings Robi's interest in filmmaking began during his university days. He created several short films while studying at Dhaka University and directed two episodes in the anthology series Prajanmo Talkies. After completing his MA in Film Studies from Jadavpur University, he became actively involved in film production. Throughout his career, Robi has written, directed and produced a diverse range of films and series.
Filmography Since beginning his professional career in 2016, Robiul Alam Robi has worked as a director and screenwriter on streaming series, anthology productions, and feature films.
Streaming Originals Year TitleDirectorScreenplayWriter Notes Ref.2018KaaliZEE5 original series 2021 Unoloukik Chorki original series 2021Boli Hoichoi original series 2022 Cafe Desire Chorki original film 2023 Myself Allen Swapan Chorki original series 2023Guti Chorki original mini-series 2024 Forget Me Not Ministry of Love's 4th film release on Chorki
Films Year TitleDirectorScreenplayWriter Notes Ref. 2018 Sincerely Yours, Dhaka Anthology film (Segment: Magfirat, Juthi), Theatrical Film, Released at Busan International Film Festival 2018 2026 Kill Me Like a Dog Mid-length, Adaptation of Franz Kafka's The Trial. European work in progress section at Filmfest Hamburg in 2025. Suraiya Filming, based on a story of Shibabrata Barman, Got the WCF Classic 2025 Grant.
Dhaka University: Centennial Illumination is a 2021 short documentary co-directed by Robiul Alam Robi. It was commissioned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the University of Dhaka's establishment.
Awards and recognition Robi’s second theatrical feature, Suraiya, received Bangladesh’s National Film Grant and was selected for international Lab and film markets platforms including the Asian Project Market at the Busan International Film Festival, Produire au Sud, Three Continents Festival at the Dharamshala International Film Festival, and the Tasveer Film Market in Seattle. "Suraiya" has been selected for production funding by the Berlinale World Cinema Fund 2025.
His series Unoloukik won the Channel i Digital Media Award in 2022, and was nominated for both Best Series and Best Director at the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards and at The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Award. His streaming film Cafe Desire won Best National Film at the Asian Creative Awards, and was nominated for Best Film and Best Director at the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards and The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Award.
He received the Best Screenwriter award for the series Guti at the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards, and the Best Writer (Story) award for Myself Allen Swapan at The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Award. He also received nominations for Best Director, Best Film and Best Lyricist for Forget Me Not at the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards and The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Award. His 2026 film Kill Me Like a Dog got the K13 Studios Award (2025) at Filmfest Hamburg; received a €10,000 for Dolby Atmos mixing at K13 Studios.
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External links
Rabiul Alam Rabi at BMDB