Tekka (soundtrack)
| Tekka | |||||
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| Released | 2024 | ||||
| Recorded | 2023–24 | ||||
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 17:07 | ||||
| Language | Bengali | ||||
| Label | Saregama | ||||
| Producer | Ranajoy Bhattacharjee | ||||
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Tekka is the soundtrack album composed primarily by Ranajoy Bhattacharjee, with a significant remastered contribution from Kabir Suman, to the 2024 Indian Bengali-language hostage thriller film of the same name directed by Srijit Mukherji. Produced by Dev Entertainment Ventures, the film stars Dev, Swastika Mukherjee and Rukmini Maitra. The film's background score was provided by Diptarka Bose.
The album was released on 21 January 2025, under the Saregama Bengali label. Lyrics were penned by Ranajoy himself with Suman and Barish. The soundtrack consists of four tracks, each receiving positive reception from critics and audience.
Background and development
The musical landscape of Tekka underwent several creative shifts before its final release; Initially, the project was intended to be scored entirely by Anupam Roy, in his eleventh reunion with Srijit Mukherji after Autograph (2010), Baishe Srabon (2011), Hemlock Society (2012), Chotushkone (2014), Zulfiqar (2016), Uma (2018), Shah Jahan Regency (2019), Vinci Da (2019), Dwitiyo Purush (2020) and Dawshom Awbotaar (2023), however, following a change in the film's creative direction, Roy exited the film in June 2024.[1][2] This led Mukherji to collaborate maidenly with Ranajoy Bhattacharjee for the songs and Diptarka Bose for the background score. Regarding his involvement with the film, Ranajoy stated "Composing music for Srijit Mukherji's songs is both challenging and tempting."[1]
Composition
Songs
The first song recorded for the film was "Tomay Chhere Jete Parlam Koi", sung by Anupam, who gave his consent to Ranajoy's approach to lend his voice.[3] Though the song was initially written by Ranajoy as a love ballad, Mukherji conveyed it on the emotion of an unemployed man, which was played by Dev in the film.[4] In an interview to Millennium Post, Ranajoy cited it as "the icing on the cake” to compose for Anupam.[5]
Back then, I was involved in group theatre at around my 18. At that time, I fell deeply in love, with intense emotions; that love, which had come so suddenly, shattered just as suddenly. After the breakup, I was sanked into depression and made a futile attempt to hide my sadness by burying myself in work. It was at that time that Srijit Da's Hemlock Society released, where the male protagonist Ananda Kar helps those who are looking for a way to commit suicide to return to the path of life. I don't know how many people that film and that character saved from suicide in reality, but it certainly brought me back to the path of life.”
The second song "Taasher Deshe", which brought a satirical and theatrical energy to the album, mirroring the "game of cards" theme.[7] It utilized a more aggressive, rhythmic arrangement compared to the other tracks. Barish, the lyricist of the song, considered himself to be engrossed into Mukherji's works.[6]
A unique highlight of the soundtrack is the inclusion of "Theme Jete Jete". Mukherji, a reverence for Kabir Suman, wanted the original track to be remastered and re-contextualized from Suman's 1995 album Ghumou Baundule. This remastering was handled by Ranajoy with modern acoustic standards to fit the film's 2024 cinematic fidelity while retaining the philosophical weight of the original 1990s recording.
Score
Diptarka utilized a minimalist, pulse-driven electronic soundscape in the original score. It focused on "ticking clock" motifs using Analog Synthesizer and distorted bass loops to heighten the claustrophobia of the hostage situation. He worked to ensure that the score did not interfere with the film's high-stakes dialogue, opting for "sub-bass" textures that vibrate beneath the scenes rather than overt melodic themes.
Release
The soundtrack features four tracks. The first song "Tomay Chhere Jete Parlam Koi" was released on 23 September 2024, coinciding with Mukherji's birthday.[8] The second single "Taasher Deshe" was released on 2 October 2024 on the occasion of Mahalaya. The third single "Tomay Chhere Jete Parlam Koi (Female Version)" was released on 8 October 2024. "Theme Jete Jete", which was used in the opening credits, was released on 28 November 2024.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Theme Jete Jete" | Kabir Suman | Kabir Suman | Kabir Suman | 2:54 |
| 2. | "Tomay Chhere Jete Parlam Koi" | Ranajoy Bhattacharjee | Ranajoy Bhattacharjee | Anupam Roy | 4:46 |
| 3. | "Taasher Deshe" | Barish | Ranajoy Bhattacharjee | Timir Biswas | 4:35 |
| 4. | "Tomay Chhere Jete Parlam Koi (Female Version)" | Ranojoy Bhattacharjee | Ranajoy Bhattacharjee | Rapurna Bhattacharya | 4:52 |
| Total length: | 17:07 | ||||
Personnel
| Song | Personnel |
|---|---|
| "Tomay Chhere Jete Parlam Koi" | Acoustic, Electric & Bass Guitars: John Paul Violin: Sandipan Ganguly |
| "Taasher Deshe" | Acoustic & Electric Guitar: Suman Bagani |
| "Tomay Chhere Jete Parlam Koi (Female version)" | Harmonica: Srijit Mukherji Acoustic, Electric & Bass Guitars: John Paul Violin: Sandipan Ganguly |
Production
- Song Composer: Ranajoy Bhattacharjee
- Background Score: Diptarka Bose
- Lyricists: Ranajoy Bhattacharjee, Kabir Suman, Barish
- Music Remastering: Ranajoy Bhattacharjee
- Arrangement & programming: Shamik Chakraborty
- Recording & Mixing: Shiladitya Sarkar
- Mastering Engineer: Ananjan Chakraborty
- Label: Saregama
References
- ^ a b "ডামাডোলে সৃজিতের 'টেক্কা', বিশেষ কারণে বদলে যাচ্ছে ছবির সুরকার! অনুপমের জায়গায় কে?". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 24 June 2024. Archived from the original on 10 October 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ "Anupam Roy bids adieu to Srijit Mukherji-Dev's Tekka — here is what the musician has to say". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 14 January 2026. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ Roy, Piya (26 September 2024). "A soulful track, sung by Anupam Roy, adds to the mystery around Tekka". t2online. Archived from the original on 15 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ Ghatak, Anuska (13 September 2024). "Srijit Mukherji's Tekka: Anupam Roy, Ranajoy Bhattacharjee Collaborate for the First Time". IWMBuzz. Archived from the original on 15 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ "'Tekka' music launch: Songs of hope, love and more". Millennium Post. 24 September 2024. Archived from the original on 15 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ a b "সৃজিত=প্রেম প্রমাণিত, তাই আমায় আত্মহননের পথ থেকে ভালবাসার পথে ফেরাতে পেরেছেন: বারিশ". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 15 January 2026. Archived from the original on 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ Roy, Piya (14 September 2024). "Dev impresses as a man on a mission in the explosive teaser of Tekka". t2online. Archived from the original on 15 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ Samadder, Tulika (24 September 2024). "Tekka Song: জন্মদিনে সৃজিতের উপহার, প্রকাশ্যে টেক্কা-র ১ম গান 'তোমায় ছেড়ে যেতে পারলাম কই'". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024.