Imran Mahmudul and Nazmun Munira Nancy have reunited for a playback duet. Under the banner of Anupam Music, the two have lent their voices to a new track titled "Ami Pathore Phool Fotabo 2.0".
Originally featured in the 1997 film "Shesh Thikana", "Ami Pathore Phool Fotabo" gained timeless popularity through Andrew Kishore's vocals, lyrics by Milton Khondokar, and music composed by Alam Khan. In the new version, the first two lines of the original have been used as a bridge, which inspired the title "Ami Pathore Phool Fotabo 2.0".
Imran did the new arrangement, while Ahmed Rizvi wrote the lyrics. Recording for the song was recently completed at Imran's studio. Expressing his excitement, Imran said, "'Ami Pathore Phool Fotabo' is an incredibly popular song. We've reimagined it with a new composition while retaining its iconic hookline. What I enjoyed most was that I got to sing with Nancy apu again after a long time. The last time we worked together was on the song 'Ninduke' from the film 'Lipstick'. I truly believe listeners will love this one as well."
Imran also shared that, alongside this new project, he has recorded another song featuring Nancy. In that track, Mohammad Milan joins Nancy as a co-singer, with Imran himself handling the lyrics, tune, and arrangement. In the original film, the characters lip-syncing to "Ami Pathore Phool Fotabo" were portrayed by Amit Hasan and Shabnur.
The upcoming music video will also be a grand production. Director Soikat Reza will shoot the video in Malaysia. Although the shoot is planned for next month, the casting will be finalised beforehand. If all goes well, "Ami Pathore Phool Fotabo 2.0" will be released on Anupam Music's YouTube channel at the very beginning of the New Year.
Speaking about the song, Nancy said, "'Ami Pathore Phool Fotabo' is dearly loved by listeners. The lyrics of the new version are wonderful. These are the kinds of songs audiences truly wait for. There's already a growing sense of anticipation among listeners. I hope the hookline of this new arrangement will be just as well received."