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Salil Chowdhury

Parabesh (1980)

A soundtrack rich with playful rhythms, lyrical depth, and some of Salil’s most charming melodic ideas.

Film Information

Language: Bengali

Lyrics: Salil Chowdhury

Songs

Four diverse songs ranging from folk humour to tender romance.

Nr Song Singer(s) Variations Hnd Mal Tam Tel Kan Bng Oth
PH1 Taak Dum Taak Dum Manna Dey - -------
PH2 Ore Mon Gun Gun Sabita Chowdhury - AP1------
PH3 Kanaa Maachhi Bho.n Bho.n Sabita Chowdhury, Pankaj Mitra, Antara Chowdhury - -------
PH4 O Ghoomer Moyna Paakhi Asha Bhonsle - -RG2----GS1

Notes & Background

Parabesh (1980) features a colourful variety of compositions, each carrying Salil’s signature blend of folk textures, humour, and sophisticated melody.

“Taak Dum Taak Dum” is an energetic Manna Dey number, filled with rhythmic bounce and characteristic Salil-style phrasing.

“Ore Mon Gun Gun” showcases Sabita Chowdhury in one of her most expressive performances. Its Malayalam counterpart (AP1) carries the same emotional core.

“Kanaa Maachhi Bho.n Bho.n” is a fun, folksy, humorous track featuring Sabita, Pankaj Mitra and Antara Chowdhury — a delightful example of Salil’s playful side.

“O Ghoomer Moyna Paakhi” is the standout of the album. Asha Bhonsle delivers a beautifully tender performance, and the tune appears again in Malayalam (RG2) and even in an “Other” variation (GS1).