Dushtu Kokil
| "Dushtu Kokil" | |
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 Cover of the single | |
| Single by Akassh featuring Shakib Khan and Mimi Chakraborty | |
| from the album Toofan | |
| Language | Bengali |
| Released | 20 June 2024 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:36 |
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| Songwriter(s) | Akassh |
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| Toofan track listing | |
4 tracks
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| Music video | |
| "Dushtu Kokil" on YouTube | |
"Dushtu Kokil" is a popular song from the film Toofan (2024), directed by Raihan Rafi and starring Shakib Khan, Mimi Chakraborty, Masuma Rahman Nabila, Chanchal Chowdhury. The film was released on Eid-ul-Azha, 17 June 2024.[1] The song was recorded by Selim Reza of Focus Studio, Dhaka, Bangladesh and Rabi Majee of Hanshadhwani Recording Studio, Kolkata, India.[2]
Composition and music
[edit]The song "Dushtu Kokil" from the film Toofan (2024) directed by Raihan Rafi, the song was sung by music director and vocalist Akassh Sen and Dilshad Nahar Kona. The lyrics, melody and music of the song were composed by Akassh Sen. The song was performed by Shakib Khan of Bangladesh and Mimi Chakraborty of India in the lead roles in the film.[3][4][5]
Popularity
[edit]The song "Dushtu Kokil" started trending soon after its release on YouTube. The song has been viewed 2.5 million times on Chorki's YouTube channel just in 24 hours of release.[2] At that time, the song was ranked among the top trending content on YouTube in Bangladesh. As of August 22, 2024, the song has been viewed more than 131 million times on YouTube.[6][7] The song passed 200 million views just in two months; it is a new record for Bengali film songs.[8]
Reception
[edit]Sharmistha Ghosal from Indulgexpress wrote that "The song's catchy and irresistible quality has everyone grooving to the beat. The innovative musical compositions, along with the use of various instruments, have given the track significant scope and impact".[9] Shamayita Chakraborty OTTplay from wrote that "The two superhit songs Dushtu Kokil and Laage Uradhura are heights of entertainment".[10] The Business Standard wrote that "The song has already become a super hit among audiences and garnered over one million views on the official YouTube channel of Chorki, one of the co-producers of the film".[11] Towheed Feroze from Prothom Alo wrote that "The song 'Dushtu Kokil' has gone viral on Tik Tok with thousands either lip-syncing with the jazzy number or, dancing to it. Unsurprisingly, 'Dushtu Kokil' has become an integral part of contemporary urban lingo. Denoting mischief with wickedness – this term is being used widely, for a variety of social situations".[12]
References
[edit]- ^ 'দুষ্টু কোকিল' দেখে কী বলছেন দর্শক?. Channel i (in Bengali). 20 June 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Toofan's new song 'Dushtu Kokil' out". Daily Sun. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ শাকিবের 'দুষ্টু কোকিল' মিমিকে পোশাক নিয়ে তুমুল ট্রোল! ভারতে কবে মুক্তি তুফানের?. Hindustan Times (in Bengali). 21 June 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ শাকিব যখন বন্দুক দেখিয়ে নাচতে বললেন...বেশ লেগেছে মিমির. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 28 June 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ 'দুষ্টু কোকিল'-এ মেতেছে দর্শক. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ ইউটিউব ট্রেন্ডিংয়ে শীর্ষে 'দুষ্টু কোকিল'. The Daily Star (in Bengali). 23 June 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ ১ নম্বরে 'দুষ্টু কোকিল'. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 23 June 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "'Dushtu Kokil' hits 200m views, sets new record for Bengali film song". The Daily Star. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Ghosal, Sharmistha (20 June 2024). "Actors Mimi Chakraborty & Shakib Khan set the charts ablaze with the song 'Dushtu Kokil'". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Toofan review: Chanchal Chowdhury and Dushtu Kokil are the saving grace". OTTPlay. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Trending #1 on YouTube: 'Toofan' reigns supreme with 'Dushtu Kokil'". The Business Standard. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Feroze, Towheed (27 June 2024). "Toofan! The celluloid tornado reaches a crescendo!". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 16 December 2024.