Centered around the touching relationship, love, and spiritual bond between a father and his son, the Islamic Qawwali song ‘Saaqi’ (SAAQI) has officially been released. The music video premiered on Friday evening, November 6, on the official MUSLAH YouTube channel. Immediately following its release, the musical film generated significant enthusiasm among viewers for its unique storyline and distinct directorial style.
Renowned national director and actor Gazi Rakayet played the role of the father in ‘Saaqi’. The video was directed by Nazmul Evan and Hossain A. Sparsho, while country-renowned cinematographer Tahsin Rahman served as the Director of Photography (DOP).
Earlier, the video shoot was completed at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) with a massive team of nearly 200 artists, crew members, and performers. Due to its large-scale production and unique narrative, ‘Saaqi’ had already been generating buzz within media circles since its shoot. Following its official release, it has sparked fresh interest and excitement among audiences.
The lyrics of the song were written by Nurul Kibria Sakib, with music composed by Masum Billah. Sandip Kumar Deb served as the music director. The track was mixed by Abdul Wadud Moinul and Zakir Hossain, and mastered by Svante Forsback from Finland. Mahmudul Hasan managed the overall production.
Crafted through a blend of family love and spirituality, ‘Saaqi’ highlights an emotionally resonant portrayal of the father-son connection through music, narrative, and performance.
Speaking about the track, singer Muslah stated, “Saaqi is essentially the story of a relationship, love, affection, sacrifice, and spiritual bond between a father and his child. In childhood, a child walks under their father’s shade. The father slows his pace so the child never steps out of that shadow. As time passes, the child grows up and moves away amid life’s business. Yet, the father never stops loving and praying for his child.”
Notably, in this narrative, ‘Saaqi’ is not merely a cup-bearer; rather, it serves as a symbol of a spiritual guide who leads people toward divine love and spiritual wisdom.
