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Also, a version from a Sanskrit shloka from the [[Bhagavata Purana]] has been sung by Padma Palash, that has been used in the end credits. However, this track was not included in the music album of the film.

Also, a version from a Sanskrit shloka from the [[Bhagavata Purana]] has been sung by Padma Palash, that has been used in the end credits. However, this track was not included in the music album of the film.

== Critical reception ==

The soundtrack received widespread acclaim from music critics in Bengal. ”[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]” praised the album as “an archival masterpiece,” specifically noting the seamless transition between the ancient and the modern. ”[[Anandabazar Patrika]]” highlighted Jayati Chakraborty’s performance, stating that her voice “carried the weight of two centuries of theatrical history.”

The track “Khawne Gorachand, Khawne Kaalaa” trended on Indian streaming platforms for several weeks, becoming one of the most successful Bengali film songs of 2025. However, some ethnomusicologists critiqued the modern production values of the Kirtan tracks, arguing that the studio polish slightly diminished the raw spiritual energy of traditional Sangkirtan.

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Lawho Gouranger Naam Rey is the soundtrack album to the 2025 Indian Bengali-language musical drama film of the same name, directed by Srijit Mukherji. Composed primarily by Indraadip Dasgupta with contributions from Kabir Suman, Girish Chandra Ghosh, Tamalika Golder and Souptik Mazumder. The film is produced by Shrikant Mohta, Mahendra Soni and Rana Sarkar under the banners of Shree Venkatesh Films and Daag Creative Media respectively.

The soundtrack is notable for its exploration of three distinct musical eras: the 15th-century devotional period of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the 19th-century Bengali theatre era of Binodini Dasi, and a contemporary 21st-century setting. The album features eighteen tracks, and was released on 21 December 2025 by SVF Music to extremely positive critical reception and hysterical response from fans.

The musical production of Lawho Gouranger Naam Rey began in late-2024, following extensive research by Srijit Mukherji and Indraadip Dasgupta into the evolution of Vaishnavite music. Dasgupta aimed to avoid a purely “palimpsetic” sound for the historical segments, opting instead for period-accurate instrumentation.

For the 15th-century segments, the production team consulted with Kirtaniyas from Nabadwip and Mayapur to ensure the rhythm patterns of the Mridanga and Kartal were historically consistent. The 19th-century sequences, which focus on the life of Binodini Dasi, required the recreation of the “Theatre Song” genre. These tracks were inspired by the original compositions of Girish Chandra Ghosh, utilizing a harmonium-led, melodramatic vocal style characteristic of the era. The lyrics have been penned by Kabir Suman, Adi Sankaracharya, Girish Ghosh, Tamalika Golder, Souptik Mazumdar and Narottama Dasa Thakura.

The album marked a major collaboration between Dasgupta and Kabir Suman. Suman, who collaborated for the third time with Mukherji after Jaatishwar (2014) and Padatik (2024), composed specifically for the character of the aging director in the film’s modern-day timeline.

The album is divided into three categories:

• The Theatre Era: Focuses on the “Babu Culture” of Kolkata. The music is heavily influenced by semi-classical Indian music and the early stages of the Bengali stage musical.

• The Modern Era: Features a more experimental sound, blending acoustic guitars with traditional baul-influenced structures to represent a contemporary filmmaker’s journey of discovering Chaitanya.

Also, a version from a Sanskrit shloka from the Bhagavata Purana has been sung by Padma Palash, that has been used in the end credits. However, this track was not included in the music album of the film.

The soundtrack received widespread acclaim from music critics in Bengal. The Telegraph praised the album as “an archival masterpiece,” specifically noting the seamless transition between the ancient and the modern. Anandabazar Patrika highlighted Jayati Chakraborty’s performance, stating that her voice “carried the weight of two centuries of theatrical history.”

The track “Khawne Gorachand, Khawne Kaalaa” trended on Indian streaming platforms for several weeks, becoming one of the most successful Bengali film songs of 2025. However, some ethnomusicologists critiqued the modern production values of the Kirtan tracks, arguing that the studio polish slightly diminished the raw spiritual energy of traditional Sangkirtan.