Robiul Alam Robi
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| Native name | রবিউল আলম রবি |
| Born | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 🏫 Education | Dhaka University, Jadavpur University |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2016–present |
| Notable work | Sincerely Yours, Dhaka (2018), Unoloukik (2021),Forget Me Not (2024), |
Robiul Alam Robi (Bengali: রবিউল আলম রবি) is a Bangladeshi screenwriter, film director and producer.[1][2] 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).[3][4] 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.[5]
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.[6] 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.[7]
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 | Title | Director | Screenplay | Writer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kaali | No | No | Yes | ZEE5 original series | [8] |
| 2021 | Unoloukik | Yes | Yes | Yes | Chorki original series | [9][10] |
| 2021 | Boli | No | Yes | Yes | Hoichoi original series | [11] |
| 2022 | Cafe Desire | Yes | Yes | Yes | Chorki original film | [12] |
| 2023 | Myself Allen Swapan | No | No | Yes | Chorki original series | [13] |
| 2023 | Guti | No | Yes | No | Chorki original mini-series | [14] |
| 2024 | Forget Me Not | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ministry of Love's 4th film release on Chorki | [15][16][17] |
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 | [18] |
| 2026 | Kill Me Like a Dog | Yes | Yes | No | Mid-length, Adaptation of Franz Kafka's The Trial. European work in progress section at Filmfest Hamburg in 2025.[19] | [20] |
| TBA | Suraiya | Yes | Yes | Yes | Filming, based on a story of Shibabrata Barman, Got the WCF Classic 2025 Grant. | [21] |
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.[22][23] "Suraiya" has been selected for production funding by the Berlinale World Cinema Fund 2025.[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. 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.[29]
References
- ↑ চরকিতে অ্যান্থোলজি সিরিজ 'ঊনলৌকিক'. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali).
- ↑ "'Unoloukik' deals with psychoanalytic journey of the human mind: Robi". The Business Standard. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ প্রতিবেদক, বিনোদন (2020-11-30). যে কারণে অস্কারে পাঠানো হলো 'ইতি, তোমারই ঢাকা'. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ "Bangladesh sends anthology film Sincerely Yours, Dhaka to the Oscars". The Financial Express.
- ↑ "Berlinale | News & Topics | News". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Unoloukik: Yet another Bangladeshi thriller that will blow your mind". The Business Standard. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ প্রতিবেদক, বিনোদন (2024-09-25). যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের তাসভীর ফিল্ম বাজারে 'সুরাইয়া'. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Unoloukik - Anthology Series | Chorki". Chorki.
- ↑ অ্যান্থোলজি সিরিজ 'ঊনলৌকিক'. deshrupantor.com (in Bengali).
- ↑ "Know the blood from the bleeding". Hoichoi. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ↑ "Cafe Desire | Chorki Original Film". Chorki.
- ↑ "Myself Allen Swapan | Chorki Original Series". Chorki.
- ↑ "Badhan takes on the role of a drug dealer in 'Guti'". The Daily Star. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ↑ "Get inducted into the 'Ministry of Love' with 12 fresh projects". The Daily Star. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ ফরগেট মি নট: উত্তর মিলছে অ্যাপে. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ↑ 'ঊনলৌকিক' নির্মাতার ফিল্মে মেহজাবীন-ইয়াশ. Channel i (in Bengali). 30 August 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ আরো তিন দেশে 'ইতি, তোমারই ঢাকা' Check
|url=value (help). Channel i (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-03. - ↑ "The winners of the 8th EWIP Hamburg 2025 – European Work in Progress". www.european-work-in-progress.eu. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- ↑ "The EWIP 2025 Selection – European Work in Progress". www.european-work-in-progress.eu. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ "Tasveer Film Festival to feature Bangladeshi film 'Suraiya'". The Daily Star. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ↑ "Who will take home the Best Director awards?". The Daily Star. 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ "Dharamshala 2023 | 2nd edition". Festival des 3 Continents. Archived from the original on 2025-03-23. Retrieved 2024-09-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "'Suraiya' secures Berlinale World Cinema Fund for production". The Daily Star. 19 October 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ 'আইসিটি-চ্যানেল আই ডিজিটাল মিডিয়া অ্যাওয়ার্ড' পেলেন যারা-. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ↑ আজ শেষ হচ্ছে ভ্রম আর সত্যের গোলকধাঁধার খেলা. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ↑ আলম, মো রাশেদুল (2023-09-09). মেরিল-প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার: তারকা জরিপ পুরস্কারে সেরা হলেন যারা. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ↑ দর্শকপ্রিয়তা বাড়ছে ইয়াশ-মেহজাবীন জুটির. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). September 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ Blaney, Martin. "European Works In Progress presents total prizes worth €140,000". Screen. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
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