Pritom Unveils ‘Antali Habibi’, a Lyrical Fusion of Bengali and Arabic Romance

Composer-turned-singer F A Pritom continues to broaden his musical horizons with the release of a new original song titled ‘Antali Habibi’ (আন্তালি হাবিবি), a work that blends Bengali musical sensibilities with an alluring Arabian atmosphere. Having first established himself in the music industry as a composer, Pritom has gradually carved out a parallel identity as a vocalist, and this latest release marks a confident step forward in that evolving journey.

‘Antali Habibi’, an Arabic phrase meaning “you are my love”, is conceived as a duet, with Pritom lending his voice alongside emerging singer Tahan Khan. Together, the two artists deliver a smooth and emotive performance that complements the song’s romantic undertones and cross-cultural appeal. The composition draws heavily on Middle Eastern musical textures, while remaining accessible to Bengali audiences through its melodic structure and lyrical interplay.

The song has been released with an accompanying music video on the Angel Music YouTube channel, adding a strong visual narrative to the audio experience. The lyrics have been jointly penned by F A Pritom and Ilias Hossain, reflecting a thoughtful fusion of languages and emotions. While the melody was composed by Pritom himself, the musical arrangement was handled by Shobhan Roy, whose production amplifies the Arabian mood through rich instrumentation and rhythmic nuance.

Speaking about the project, Pritom explained that the song was designed as an experiment in linguistic and cultural blending. He noted that although the audio version of ‘Antali Habibi’ had been released earlier, the launch of the music video brings a renewed dimension to the song. Expressing optimism, he shared his hope that audiences would warmly embrace this distinctive musical offering.

The music video was filmed across several locations in Dhaka, capturing a modern urban aesthetic that complements the song’s romantic narrative. Directed by Pavel Mahmud, with overall supervision by Rohan, the video features performances by Asrin, alongside Pritom and Tahan Khan themselves. Their on-screen presence adds authenticity and emotional depth, reinforcing the song’s theme of love that transcends linguistic boundaries.

With ‘Antali Habibi’, F A Pritom not only showcases his versatility as a musician but also signals a growing trend in Bangladeshi music towards global influences—reimagined through a local lens.

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