It was an evening steeped in melody, nostalgia and quiet pride, as Debojyoti Mishra Production unveiled its latest music video — a heartfelt rendition of Tagore’s Amar Sonar Bangla, sung by Jonaki Mukherjee — at Chapter 2, Golpark.
Unlike the clamour of large-scale launches, this was a close-knit gathering, where family, friends and well-wishers came together to witness music crafted with devotion. With soft lights, warm applause and an audience that felt almost like an extended family, the launch carried the intimacy of a private adda rather than the grandeur of a formal event.
The evening saw Jonaki Mukherjee take centre stage, her voice filling the room with reverence and sincerity, while her husband, composer Debojyoti Mishra, spoke of the emotional weight behind the project. The presence of Baul exponent Gautam Das Baul added a profound spiritual dimension, as he performed Aami kothae pabo tare — the Baul composition that inspired Tagore’s original tune — offering the audience a glimpse into the song’s historical and cultural roots.
For Jonaki, the performance was intensely personal. “When we were working on the music video, I knew it couldn’t just be about me standing and singing in front of a camera. Amar Sonar Bangla is a song that belongs to the land, to the people, to the soil of Bengal, so we wanted the visuals to feel rooted in that spirit. That is why we chose to shoot by the lake, in the heart of rural Bengal. The stillness of the water, the open skies, the fields, the boats, they all carry the essence of the song in ways that no studio set could ever capture. Standing there, in those surroundings, I felt as if the song was singing itself through me, as if the land was lending me its voice. The quiet beauty of the villages, the everyday life unfolding around us, it gave the song a texture that was raw and authentic. For me, it was less about performance and more about surrendering to that atmosphere. I wanted people who watch the video to feel that connection too, to be reminded of the simplicity and richness of Bengal’s rural heart. Every time I watch the video now, I feel a deep sense of gratitude, both to Tagore for writing such timeless words, and to the land that continues to keep his spirit alive.”
Reflecting on the moment, Mishra said: “Reimagining Amar Sonar Bangla felt like a spiritual responsibility, but it was also a deeply personal journey for me. This is not just another project — it is a tribute to the soul of Bengal, and at the same time, a moment of great pride as a husband. To hear Jonaki sing this anthem with such emotion and dignity was overwhelming. I have always believed her voice carries both fragility and strength, and in this song, that duality became the perfect vessel to hold the history and sentiment of our land. At home, she often hums songs casually, almost absentmindedly, and I keep telling her, ‘Come to the studio and record it properly.’ One day she was humming Amar Sonar Bangla, and in that unguarded moment I felt something powerful — I told her, ‘We have to put this one out.’ For me, the evening was about more than music; it was about heritage, love, and the quiet reassurance that our cultural treasures will continue to live on through voices like hers.”
Guests at Chapter 2 described the evening as soulful and grounding — a reminder that some songs are not merely sung, but lived and passed down like heirlooms. The launch concluded with impromptu music and warm camaraderie, the kind of moments only possible when art meets affection in the presence of loved ones.
With this release, Debojyoti Mishra Production has not only reintroduced a Tagore classic to a new generation but also reminded audiences of the timelessness of Bengal’s cultural heartbeat.
