Rokeya Prachy


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
  • Shelai Poribar
  • Parampara
  • ''Tobuo Manush Swopno Dekhe''

    Films

Awards and nominations

Prachy was nominated for and won domestic and international awards.
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
1998Bangladesh National Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressDukhaiWon
1999Critics’ AwardBest ActressChorWon
2008Lux Channel-I Performance AwardBest Supporting ActressOn the Wings of DreamsWon