Sabina Yasmin’s Timeless Song Returns After Four Decades

A celebrated love song from the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema is set to grace the silver screen once again, more than four decades after its original release. Ei Mon Tomake Dilam, first heard in the 1982 film Manosi, remains one of the most cherished romantic songs in the country’s film history. Now, after 44 years, the classic melody is being revived for the upcoming film Dom, with legendary singer Sabina Yasmin once again lending her voice to the new version.

The recording of the refreshed rendition took place on Wednesday, 11 March, at a studio in the capital. While the song preserves the emotional essence and melodic atmosphere of the original composition, the new arrangement introduces additional lyrics and a modern musical interpretation designed to appeal to contemporary audiences. The new lyrical segments have been written by Tanmoy Parvez, while the musical direction has been overseen by Arafat Mohsin Nidhi. In this updated version, Sabina Yasmin is joined by rising vocalist Momin Biswas.

The original song was penned by the prolific lyricist, composer, producer, and filmmaker Gazi Mazharul Anwar, with music composed by Anwar Parvez. During the golden age of Bangladeshi cinema, the collaboration between these creative figures produced numerous memorable songs that continue to resonate with listeners across generations.

Key Details of the Song Revival

Speaking during the recording session, Sabina Yasmin expressed her enthusiasm for revisiting the beloved song. She noted that she agreed to participate in the project because she genuinely liked the new interpretation and also enjoys collaborating with younger artists. Following the recording, she praised the performances of actors Afran Nisho and Puja Cherry, who star in the upcoming film, and extended her best wishes to the entire production team.

Director Redowan Rony explained that the decision to include the song in Dom was driven by the film’s emotional narrative. According to him, the story revolves around the resilience and awakening of ordinary people, and the production team wanted a song capable of touching a wide range of human emotions. He remarked that the song has transcended its original cinematic context and has become deeply intertwined with the collective memories and sentiments of the nation.

Permission to use the song was granted by the family of Gazi Mazharul Anwar. The lyricist’s son Sarfaraz Anwar and daughter Dithi Anwar not only approved the project but also attended the recording session, offering their encouragement to the creative team.

Shahriar Shakil, Managing Director of the production company SVF Alpha-i Entertainment, explained that the idea emerged from a desire to celebrate the remarkable musical partnership between the late lyricist and Sabina Yasmin. Over the course of his career, Gazi Mazharul Anwar reportedly wrote around twenty thousand songs, with Sabina Yasmin performing thousands of them.

Music director Arafat Mohsin Nidhi acknowledged that adapting a classic song is both an honour and a challenge. He described the opportunity to work with one of the artists whose music shaped his own upbringing as deeply rewarding. For young singer Momin Biswas, sharing a track with the legendary vocalist was nothing short of a dream fulfilled.

The film Dom, carrying the tagline “Until the Last Breath”, is scheduled for release during Eid-ul-Fitr. Produced by SVF Alpha-i Entertainment in collaboration with Chorki, the film has already generated considerable anticipation among audiences. The screenplay has been jointly written by Redowan Rony, Syed Ahmed Shawki, Al-Amin Hasan Nirjhar, Mohammad Saifullah Riad, and Robiul Alam Robi.

With the revival of a timeless melody and the presence of a living legend behind the microphone, the film’s soundtrack is expected to evoke both nostalgia and fresh excitement among music lovers.