Jaatra Shubho Hok

"Jaatra Shubho Hok"
Single by Indraadip Dasgupta and Prasen featuring Durnibar Saha and Debayan Banerjee
from the album Vijaynagar'er Hirey
LanguageBengali
Released5 January 2026
Recorded2025
Genre
Length5:06
LabelSVF Music
ComposerIndraadip Dasgupta
LyricistPrasen
ProducerIndraadip Dasgupta
Vijaynagar'er Hirey track listing
  1. "Kakababu Title Song"
  2. "Jaatra Shubho Hok"
  3. "Jeetey Jaabe Je Raja"
Music video
"Jaatra Shubho Hok" on YouTube

"Jaatra Shubho Hok" (transl.Happy Journey) is a Bengali-language song, composed by Indraadip Dasgupta and lyrics written by Prasen, for the soundtrack album of the 2026 Indian film Vijaynagar'er Hirey. The song features vocals by Durnibar Saha and Debayan Banerjee. It was released as the film's first single by SVF Music on 5 January 2026.

Background and composition

"Jaatra Shubho Hok" serves as the opening "journey anthem" for Vijaynagar'er Hirey.[1] According to Dasgupta, it is composed highlighting an upbeat, rock-infused rhythmic structure designed to evoke the optimism of travel.[2] The track relies heavily on acoustic textures and features prominent acoustic guitar and Oud performances by Zakiruddin Khan. Written by Prasen, the lyrics focus on the philosophy of exploration and the bond of companionship between the characters Kakababu, Shontu, and Jojo.[3][4]

Release

The song was officially unveiled during a promotional event in Kolkata on 5 January 2026,[4][5] where lead actor Prosenjit Chatterjee described the track as the "emotional anchor" of the film’s expedition.[6][3] It was released across all major digital streaming platforms the following day.[7]

Music video

Production

During the filming in early-March 2025, leaked footage of the song went viral on social media, prompting a copyright warning from the film's production house, SVF.[8]

Synopsis

The music video for the song was filmed on location in Hampi, Karnataka, specifically within the Virupaksha Temple complex and along the banks of the Tungabhadra River.[9] It depicts the protagonists arriving in South India and beginning their search for the legendary diamonds of the Vijayanagara Empire.[10]

Critical reception

The song received widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences. The Times of India noted that the track "captures themes of companionship and discovery with heartfelt sincerity," praising Durnibar Saha’s "soulful warmth" in the vocals. It was frequently cited by listeners as a popular "travel anthem" on regional streaming charts throughout the early months of 2026.[11]

Personnel

  • Indraadip Dasgupta – Composer
  • Prasen – Lyricist
  • Durnibar Saha – Vocals
  • Debayan Banerjee – Vocals
  • Zakiruddin Khan – Acoustic Guitar, Oud
  • Shamik Chakravarty – Music programming and arrangement
  • Subhadeep Pan – Mixing and mastering

References

  1. ^ "First Look: Prosenjit Chatterjee returns as Kakababu in early 2026". Millennium Post. 25 December 2025. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Prosenjit Chatterjee: ফের কাকাবাবু হয়ে পর্দায় ফিরছেন প্রসেনজিৎ! সৃজিত নয়, এবার পরিচালনার দায়িত্বে অন্য পরিচালক". Aaj Tak (in Bengali). 21 January 2025. Archived from the original on 3 January 2026. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Jaatra Shubho Hok sets the journey in motion: First song from Vijaynagar'er Hirey unveiled". The Times of India. 5 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026. "It's not just a song, it's an emotion that signals the start of an adventure," Prosenjit said
  4. ^ a b "Vijaynagar'er Hirey's First Song Is A Great Travel Anthem". The Kolkata Mail. 5 January 2026. Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  5. ^ "'বিজয়নগরের হীরে'র খোঁজে 'কাকাবাবু, গানে গানে 'যাত্রা শুভ হোক'". ETV Bharat News (in Bengali). 6 January 2026. Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  6. ^ Chatterjee, Arindam (22 January 2026). "Prosenjit talks about Friday film Vijaynagar'er Hirey". t2online. Archived from the original on 24 January 2026. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
  7. ^ "Vijaynagar'er Hirey's First Song Is A Great Travel Anthem". The Kolkata Mail. 5 January 2026. Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  8. ^ "হাম্পিতে চলছে 'কাকাবাবু'র শুটিং, সন্তুর চরিত্রে ফিরেছেন আরিয়ান, ছবিতে জোজো কে?". Anandabazar Patrika. 5 March 2025. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  9. ^ Kanji, Subhasmita (15 January 2026). "Prosenjit Chatterjee says they are blessed that during their early days of career there was no social media here is why". Aajkaal (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 18 January 2026. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  10. ^ Roy, Piya (6 January 2026). "The first song from Vijaynagar'er Hirey sets the tone for its story of action and adventure". t2online. Archived from the original on 9 January 2026. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  11. ^ "Jaatra Shubho Hok sets the journey in motion: First song from Vijaynagar'er Hirey unveiled". The Times of India. 10 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 February 2026.