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Salil Chowdhury

Raktaakto Banglaa (1972)

A powerful post–independence Bangladesh film featuring stirring patriotic works and rare Salil compositions.

Film Information

Language: Bengali

Country: Bangladesh

Lyrics: Salil Chowdhury

Songs

Three rare compositions — including a large choral work and an iconic patriotic anthem.

Nr Song Singer(s) Variations HndMalTamTelKanBngOth
RB1 O Dadabhaai Moorty Baanaao Lata Mangeshkar - ---CM3---
RB2 Phire Aay Phire Aay Sabita Chowdhury, Manna Dey & Chorus - -------
RB3 Ei Desh Ei Desh Aamaar Ei Desh Manna Dey First composed for AIR (1972) -------

Notes & Background

Raktaakto Banglaa (1972) was produced in Bangladesh soon after the Liberation War. The cast included West Bengal star Biswajit and famous Bangladeshi actress Kabari Chowdhury.

One of the rarest gems associated with the film is Kabari’s emotionally charged recitation of Salil’s poem “Aami Khaaleder Maa Bolchhi” — a treasured collector’s item today.

Lata’s “O Dadabhaai Moorty Baanaao” is a wonderful example of Salil’s melodic writing. Its antara is surprisingly the same as the antara of “Yesko Bullema” from Salil's only Telugu film Chairman Chhalamaiyaa, and the tune resembles Goan folk influences.

“Phire Aay Phire Aay” is a long, powerful choral composition — energetic, layered, and performed masterfully by Manna Dey, Sabita Chowdhury, and a large choir. This is classic Salil: majestic, disciplined, and symphonic.

“Ei Desh Ei Desh Aamaar Ei Desh” was originally composed for All India Radio in 1972. That same recording was later used in the film, giving the soundtrack a strong patriotic backbone.