Bangladesh Army x Pritom Hasan: Artiste opens up on unique collab

When Pritom Hasan recently shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of himself singing amid army personnel, fans immediately sensed that something special was on the way. The image hinted at a unique and exciting collaboration between the popular singer and the Bangladesh Army. Anticipation grew further yesterday when the first official look was unveiled — a photograph of an army uniform accompanied by the caption, “15.01.26.”

Curious to know how this unique project came together, The Daily Star reached out to Pritom Hasan for more insight into the collaboration and the journey behind it.

“We were talking about this project for a long time,” Pritom shared. “We probably started discussing it back in December, but due to time constraints, we couldn’t execute it properly then. Still, we were determined to do something meaningful around the idea.”

For Pritom, the collaboration holds deep personal significance. “Ever since I was a child, I wanted to join the Army. Unfortunately, that dream never materialised because I was terrible at studies, especially math. So when this opportunity came, I wanted to give my maximum effort and create something truly meaningful,” he said.

That childhood fascination eventually found its expression through art. Pritom explained that after initial discussions, he began shaping the project creatively. “We had several conversations and then created an audio concept. Monzur Anik came on board as the director. Rasel Mahmud bhai has penned the lyrics for this song. Previously, I’ve already worked extensively with Anik and Rasel bhai before, so there was a strong understanding between us.”

He went on to describe how the project evolved from an idea into a visual reality. “I created a vision through the audio and showed Anik exactly what I wanted to do. He captured the shoot brilliantly. I’m extremely grateful to the Bangladesh Army for their cooperation. They supported us in every possible way during the shoot.”

For Pritom, the goal was clear from the start: to create something exceptional, both visually and sonically. “We definitely wanted to do something that hasn’t been done before,” he said. “I’m truly happy with the outcome. Hopefully, it will resonate with the younger generation who are often drawn towards Hollywood and different styles. For them, this will be a real treat.”

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The music video is scheduled for release on January 15.