A new song from the soundtrack of Pokkhirajer Dim has struck a chord. Sung by Lagnajita Chakraborty and penned by director Soukarya Ghosal, Ki hobe taar is a soft, soothing track that sings of the uncertain, awkward tenderness of new affection, especially when it is brewing between two young individuals, filled with quiet, gentle yearning, yet ripe with life. The song’s musical arrangement — highlighted by simple melodies and instrumentation — really makes space for the lyrics to breathe and echo in the soundscape, making Ki hobe taar a delightful number that will leave you strangely moved.
The music video features Anumegha Banerjee and Mahabrata Basu — Poppins and Ghoton in the film, respectively — carefully trying to tread the line between friendship and something deeper. They are both young actors and watching their characters’ journey unfold is a joy in itself; they bring a freshness to the screen that is genuinely adorable to watch, and it helps that sweet teenage romances are always a mood-lifter. The video offers glimpses into their characters’ friendship slowly developing — Poppins and Ghoton both seem to enjoy each other’s company very much and spend loads of time together.
The majority of the beauty of young love — or any kind of romantic affection, really — lies in the lingering glances and the sudden touches, it is true; but more than anything, it lies in the act of being truly seen and understood, which Poppins and Ghoton seem to do for each other very well. In any case, the music video of Ki hobe taar makes you root for them, in the way you might for two friends who haven’t quite said how they feel yet — because they’re not quite sure what this feeling is yet — but are clearly on the edge of something tender and true.
Lagnajita’s voice is the perfect accompaniment to the innocence of the video; gentle and melodic in her signature style and filled just right with the repressed emotion that creates the mood of the song. Soft and sincere, it mirrors the quiet tenderness between Poppins and Ghoton, adding depth to their unspoken feelings and the gentle rhythm of their growing bond. There is a mix of vulnerability and affection in the vocals, and more importantly, they tie the visuals and emotions together with a grace that makes the song linger long after it ends. There is no doubt that this latest number will find the top spot in everyone’s Spotify playlists very, very soon. And if Ki hobe taar is anything to go by, this love story is as delicate as the myth of the dim itself – beautiful, whimsical, and filled with wonder.
