Projapati 2 (soundtrack)
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| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack, Bengali folk | |||
| Length | 23:40 | |||
| Language | Bengali | |||
| Label | Times Music Bangla | |||
| Producer | Jeet Gannguli | |||
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Projapati 2 is the soundtrack album, composed by Jeet Gannguli, to the 2025 Bengali film of the same name, directed by Avijit Sen starring Mithun Chakraborty and Dev in lead roles. The film is produced by Dev and Atanu Raychaudhuri under the banners of Dev Entertainment Ventures and Bengal Talkies. Rathijit Bhattacharjee provided its score.
The soundtrack featured five songs with lyrics written by Prosen and Priyo Chattopadhyay. The album preceded with seven singles—"Projapati Song", "Love You Papa", "Hasli Keno Bol", "Maa Esheche", "Aaj Theme Jaak", "Golpo Theme Jay" and "Thak Pore Thak".
Background
In February 2025, Jeet Gannguli agreed to work with Avijit Sen to compose for Projapati 2, in their second collaboration after Tonic (2021).[1] In an interview with Anandabazar Patrika, Sen said that the music in the film has been used as a narrative to enhance the inherent drama of the situation without dialogue.[2] The soundtrack accompanied traditional and electronic instrumentation.
Projapati 2 marks Gannguli's collaborations for the eighth time with Mithun Chakraborty, after working on Yuddho (2005), MLA Fatakeshto (2006), Minister Fatakeshto (2007), Tiger (2007), Herogiri (2015), Jole Jongole (2018) and Shontaan (2024), and the twentieth time with Dev, after working on I Love You (2007), Premer Kahini (2008), Mon Mane Na (2008), Challenge (2009), Paran Jai Jaliya Re (2009), Dujone (2009), Bolo Na Tumi Aamar (2010), Dui Prithibi (2010), Shedin Dekha Hoyechilo (2010), Paglu (2011), Romeo (2011), Paglu 2 (2012), Challenge 2 (2012), Rangbaaz (2013), Herogiri (2015), Love Express (2016), Chaamp (2017), Kidnap (2019) and Tonic.[3]
Gannguli roped Nachiketa Chakraborty for the song "Aaj Theme Jaak", after their successful collaborations following "Bhola Jay Naa" from Jackpot (2009), "Jani Naa" from Challenge (2009), "Jage Re" from Prem Aamar (2009), "Keno Aajkal" from Josh (2010) and "E Mon Eka" from Tonic. He revealed that everyone present during the recording was moved to tears by Nachiketa's powerful singing style.[4]
Ishan Mitra, who had previously lent his voice for Dev in his previous films, was suggested by the latter to Gannguli for the song "Love You Papa".[5][6][7]
Release
Singles
Projapati 2's soundtrack preceded with seven singles: "Love You Papa" was the first to be released on 14 November 2023. It was followed by the second single "Projapati Song" on 24 November, "Hasli Keno Bol" on 6 December, "Maa Esheche" on 16 December "Aaj Theme Jaak" released on 25 December 2025, "Golpo Theme Jay" on 31 January 2026 and "Thak Pore Thak" on 25 February 2026.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Love You Papa" | Prosen | Ishan Mitra, Adwita Shaw | 2:30 |
| 2. | "Projapati Song" | Priyo Chattopadhyay | Jeet Gannguli | 3:41 |
| 3. | "Hasli Keno Bol" | Prosen | Jeet Gannguli | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Maa Esheche" | Priyo Chattopadhyay | Kumar Sanu | 3:42 |
| 5. | "Aaj Theme Jaak" | Prosen | Nachiketa Chakraborty | 3:09 |
| 6. | "Golpo Theme Jay" | Priyo Chattopadhyay | Iman Chakraborty | 3:45 |
| 7. | "Thak Pore Thak" | Priyo Chattopadhyay | Timir Biswas | 3:09 |
| Total length: | 23:40 | |||
Background score
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Joy Panta" | 1:28 |
References
- ^ দে, সুস্মিতা; ঘোষ, শান্তনু (17 December 2025). "'জিতের দুঃখ ছিল গত ৩-৪ বছরে কেউ ওঁকে কাজ দেয়নি...'". Ei Samay (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 21 December 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "কোথায় হবে 'প্রজাপতি ২'-এর গানের শুটিং? অভিনয়ের ইচ্ছা পরিচালক অভিজিতের? জন্মদিনে সব ফাঁস". Anandabazar Patrika. 6 September 2025. Archived from the original on 24 December 2025. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
- ^ "দেবের খোঁচা না কি মজা? জিৎ গাঙ্গুলিকে জড়িয়েই কোন প্রসঙ্গ টানলেন অভিনেতা?". The Indian Express (in Bengali). 26 October 2025. Archived from the original on 23 December 2025. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ Saha, Souvik (23 July 2025). "Projapati 2 Music Directors: Jeet Gannguli and Rathijit Bhattacharjee Promise Soulful Soundtrack for Upcoming Bengali Movie | Cinekolkata.com". Cine Kolkata. Archived from the original on 21 December 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
Gannguli's melodies have become synonymous with emotion and nostalgia, especially in projects starring Megastar Dev, making every new release much awaited by fans.
- ^ "Jeet Gannguli and Dev return with a high energy title track for Projapati 2". The Checker News. 25 November 2025. Archived from the original on 21 December 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "'Projapati 2' title track featuring Mithun Chakraborty shows the actor soaking in the beauty of London - www.lokmattimes.com". Lokmat Times. 24 November 2025. Archived from the original on 27 December 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
Jeet Gannguli leads both the composition and vocals, giving the track a familiar emotional pull along with a fresh rhythmic push.
- ^ "Jeet Gannguli and Dev are back with an energetic title song for Projapati 2". Zoom TV. 25 November 2025. Archived from the original on 27 December 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
Dev shared, "The title track of Projapati 2 has a vibe that can instantly elevate your spirits. Collaborating with Jeet is always seamless because we are in sync with each other's rhythm. This song symbolizes our journey and the film's vibrant energy."