Coke Studio Bangla unveils Bangla–Farsi fusion song ‘Moha Jadu’

Coke Studio Bangla has released its sixth track of Season 3, "Moha Jadu", marking a first-time collaboration between Bangladeshi music producer Habib Wahid and Tajikistani singer Mehrnigor Rustam.

The track blends Bangla folk mysticism with Persian poetry, drawing on verses by Khowaj Mia, a disciple of mystic guide Durbin Shah. Wahid's arrangement fuses Baul-inspired lines with electronic folk production, while Rustam delivers Sufi-inflected Farsi verses. 

Lyrically, the contrasts stand out. Rustam sings, "Eshghat khamusham kard" ("Your love has silenced me"), while Wahid responds with "Amar bondhu moha jadu jane" ("My lover charms like a magician").

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The video mirrors this balance. Rustam appears in flowing white attire, her performance exuding grace. Wahid, in sunglasses and a glittered jacket, delivers vocals behind his keyboard, adding the classic touch of the 'Habib Wahid' magic. 

Beyond its staging, the release highlights deeper cultural links. Persian once served as Bengal's court language, leaving behind vocabulary and traditions that continue to influence Bangla. "Moha Jadu" nods to that legacy while presenting it in a contemporary format for younger audiences.

The track also marks Habib Wahid's debut on Coke Studio Bangla and introduces Mehrnigori Rustam to Bangladeshi listeners, broadening the platform's reach and pushing its experiment with regional and cross-border collaborations further.