Robiul Alam Robi

Robiul Alam Robi
রবিউল আলম রবি
Born
Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materDhaka University, Jadavpur University
Occupation(s)Film director, Screenwriter, Producer
Years active2016–present
Notable workSincerely Yours, Dhaka (2018), Unoloukik (2021),Forget Me Not (2024),

Robiul Alam Robi (Bengali: রবিউল আলম রবি) is a Bangladeshi film director, screenwriter and producer. He gained recognition as the director of the streaming series Unoloukik released on Chorki in 2021.[1][2] His other works include Cafe Desire, Forget Me Not and the 2020 Academy Award country submission anthology film Sincerely Yours, Dhaka.[3][4][5] His theatrical debut Sincerely Yours, Dhaka had its world premiere at the 2018 Busan International Film Festival.[6] He is also the screenwriter of the critically acclaimed series Guti, Myself Allen Swapan, Boli released on the OTT platform Chorki and Hoichoi.[7]

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.[8] 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.[9]

Filmography

Streaming films, series and documentary

Year Title Director Screenplay Writer Notes Ref.
2018 Kaali No Yes Yes ZEE5 original series [10]
2021 Dhaka University: Centennial Illumination Yes Yes Yes Short documentary
2021 Unoloukik Yes Yes Yes Chorki original series [11] [12]
2021 Boli No Yes Yes Hoichoi original series [13]
2022 Cafe Desire Yes Yes Yes Chorki original film [14]
2023 Myself Allen Swapan No Yes Yes Chorki original series [15]
2023 Guti No Yes Yes Chorki original mini-series [16]
2024 Forget Me Not Yes Yes Yes Ministry of Love's 4th film release on Chorki [17] [18][19]

Films

Year Title Director Screenplay Writer Notes Ref.
2018 Sincerely Yours, Dhaka Yes Yes Yes Anthology film (Segment: Magfirat, Juthi), Theatrical Film, Released at Busan International Film Festival 2018 [20]
TBA Suraiya Yes Yes Yes Filming, based on a story of Shibabrata Barman [21]

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.[22][23][24]

His series Unoloukik won the Channel i Digital Media Award in 2022,[25] 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.[26] 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.[27]

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.[28] 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.[29]

References

  1. ^ "'Unoloukik' deals with psychoanalytic journey of the human mind: Robi". The Business Standard. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  2. ^ চরকিতে অ্যান্থোলজি সিরিজ 'ঊনলৌকিক'. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali).
  3. ^ দর্শকপ্রিয়তা বাড়ছে ইয়াশ-মেহজাবীন ‍জুটির. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). September 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  4. ^ যে কারণে অস্কারে পাঠানো হলো 'ইতি, তোমারই ঢাকা'. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  5. ^ "Bangladesh sends anthology film Sincerely Yours, Dhaka to the Oscars". The Financial Express.
  6. ^ "Iti, Tomari Dhaka to premiere at Busan". The Daily Star. 2018-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  7. ^ দর্শকপ্রিয়তা বাড়ছে ইয়াশ-মেহজাবীন ‍জুটির. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). September 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  8. ^ "Unoloukik: Yet another Bangladeshi thriller that will blow your mind". The Business Standard. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  9. ^ প্রতিবেদক, বিনোদন (2024-09-25). যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের তাসভীর ফিল্ম বাজারে 'সুরাইয়া'. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  10. ^ "Paatal Lok actor Abhishek Banerjee to star in his first Bengali digital series, Kaali, for ZEE 5". Firstpost. 2020-05-25. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  11. ^ "Unoloukik - Anthology Series | Chorki". Chorki.
  12. ^ অ্যান্থোলজি সিরিজ 'ঊনলৌকিক'. deshrupantor.com (in Bengali).
  13. ^ "Know the blood from the bleeding". Hoichoi. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Cafe Desire | Chorki Original Film". Chorki.
  15. ^ "Myself Allen Swapan | Chorki Original Series". Chorki.
  16. ^ "Badhan takes on the role of a drug dealer in 'Guti'". The Daily Star. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  17. ^ "Get inducted into the 'Ministry of Love' with 12 fresh projects". The Daily Star. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  18. ^ ফরগেট মি নট: উত্তর মিলছে অ্যাপে. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  19. ^ 'ঊনলৌকিক' নির্মাতার ফিল্মে মেহজাবীন-ইয়াশ. Channel i (in Bengali). 30 August 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  20. ^ আরো তিন দেশে 'ইতি, তোমারই ঢাকা'. Channel i (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  21. ^ "Tasveer Film Festival to feature Bangladeshi film 'Suraiya'". The Daily Star. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  22. ^ "Who will take home the Best Director awards?". The Daily Star. 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  23. ^ "Dharamshala 2023 | 2nd edition". Festival des 3 Continents. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  24. ^ "Tasveer Film Festival to feature Bangladeshi film 'Suraiya'". The Daily Star. 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  25. ^ 'আইসিটি-চ্যানেল আই ডিজিটাল মিডিয়া অ্যাওয়ার্ড' পেলেন যারা-. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  26. ^ আজ শেষ হচ্ছে ভ্রম আর সত্যের গোলকধাঁধার খেলা. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  27. ^ আলম, মো রাশেদুল (2023-09-09). মেরিল-প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার: তারকা জরিপ পুরস্কারে সেরা হলেন যারা. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  28. ^ দর্শকপ্রিয়তা বাড়ছে ইয়াশ-মেহজাবীন ‍জুটির. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 2024-09-07. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  29. ^ দর্শকপ্রিয়তা বাড়ছে ইয়াশ-মেহজাবীন ‍জুটির. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 2024-09-07. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
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