One programme that did stand apart from the rest was the much-awaited musical duet performance by Sabina Yasmin and Runa Laila, titled Antorotoro Aaj Gaaner Bhubon and aired on the second day of Eid on ntv.

The show was phenomenal and the fact that the artistes were performing together for the first time had the audience glued to the sets for the hour-long duration.

The programme was artfully compiled to include all-time golden hits and new compositions as well. The show reassured the audience that even though the artistes had shied away from the spotlight in recent times, their songs had not. One by one, the masterpieces ranging from the romantic to the inspirational were revived. The renowned crystal-clear vocals, the delightful showmanship, the masterful execution all bore the vintage mark that have had the country humming along for over two decades.

"A lot of effort has been put into the production," said Runa. "A similar plan was taken by Arif Khan eight years back. But that didn't follow through," said Sabina.

The show was supported by a skilled film crew. The outdoor shoots as well as the grand interior setting was a fitting stage for a programme of such calibre. But the cherry on top was definitely the two divas. The captivating songs were reminders of the tremendous talent that had drawn audiences to their work. It was an exquisite Eid gift to music lovers all around.

Runa and Sabina rendered 10 songs; of them five were composed recently by Alam Khan, Farid Ahmed, Mannan Mohammad, SI Tutul and the rest were popular songs. The duo sang four solos each and two pieces of duet.

The programme was directed by Arif Khan.