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Roktochaya was born from a question that has stayed with me for a long time: where does violence truly begin? Is it in the act itself or in the silent wounds that build up over years?

In our society, many forms of abuse remain hidden behind closed doors. They are normalized, ignored, or quietly accepted. This film is my attempt to bring those unseen realities into the light. I wanted to explore how trauma shapes a person, how pain transforms into something darker, and how the line between victim and perpetrator can become disturbingly blurred.

The character of the police officer represents more than just law enforcement. She stands as a voice of conscience, navigating not only a criminal investigation but also the moral contradictions within the system and society. Through her journey, I tried to question our collective responsibility. Are we merely observers, or are we also part of the silence that allows such stories to exist?

Visually and emotionally, I approached Roktochaya as an intimate yet unsettling experience. The film does not aim to provide easy answers. Instead, it invites the audience to confront uncomfortable truths and reflect on the deeper causes behind human behavior.

For me, Roktochaya is not just a story about crime. It is a story about pain, silence, and the consequences of looking away.

Ali Zulfikar Zahedi is a Bangladeshi filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, and lyricist. He is best known for his debut feature film, Kagoj (The Paper) (2022), which received international acclaim and multiple awards

Professional Profile
Filmmaker & Producer: He founded Addrian Productions to produce his own films and provide a platform for untold stories from Bangladesh.
Corporate Leader: Uniquely, he maintains a parallel career in the corporate world, currently serving as a Country Manager for a Canadian multinational corporation.
Creative Contributions: Beyond directing, he is an accomplished lyricist and author. His first novel, অক্ষরের ফাঁদ (Slippery Slope of Words), was scheduled for publication in early 2025.

Notable Works
Kagoj (The Paper) (2022): His first feature-length film.
The Sound: A short film that has been screened at various international film festivals.
Cholochittra: The Cinema: An upcoming project exploring the lives of movie stars.
Innovation: He is noted for pioneering a clay-based movie poster, a unique artistic endeavor that combined traditional craftsmanship with cinematic marketing

Background and Memberships
Education: He holds an MBA, BBA, and PGDPM, with studies completed in Bangladesh, India, and the United Kingdom.

Industry Memberships: He is a life member of the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) and the Indian Film & TV Director Association (IFTDA), as well as a member of the Bangladesh Film Director Association (BFDC).

Roktochaya was born from a question that has stayed with me for a long time: where does violence truly begin? Is it in the act itself or in the silent wounds that build up over years?

In our society, many forms of abuse remain hidden behind closed doors. They are normalized, ignored, or quietly accepted. This film is my attempt to bring those unseen realities into the light. I wanted to explore how trauma shapes a person, how pain transforms into something darker, and how the line between victim and perpetrator can become disturbingly blurred.

The character of the police officer represents more than just law enforcement. She stands as a voice of conscience, navigating not only a criminal investigation but also the moral contradictions within the system and society. Through her journey, I tried to question our collective responsibility. Are we merely observers, or are we also part of the silence that allows such stories to exist?

Visually and emotionally, I approached Roktochaya as an intimate yet unsettling experience. The film does not aim to provide easy answers. Instead, it invites the audience to confront uncomfortable truths and reflect on the deeper causes behind human behavior.

For me, Roktochaya is not just a story about crime. It is a story about pain, silence, and the consequences of looking away.