Jhiri Jhiri Choyetali

\"Jhiri Jhiri Choyetali\" is a Bengali vocal track performed by playback singer Geeta Dutt. The song appears as the fourth track on the official soundtrack album for the 2006 film The Namesake, directed by Mira Nair. The album released on March 6, 2007 under the Rounder Records label in CD format.

The composition runs for three minutes and features Dutt’s rendition of a traditional Rabindra Sangeet, a genre of songs written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore. The track retains the lyrical and melodic structure characteristic of Tagore’s works, though specific arrangement details for this version remain undocumented. The inclusion of \"Jhiri Jhiri Choyetali\" in The Namesake soundtrack aligns with the film’s thematic connection to Bengali culture and diaspora.

The original recording of \"Jhiri Jhiri Choyetali\" by Geeta Dutt predates the 2007 album, but the soundtrack marks its association with a major international release. The film’s music supervision was handled by composer Nitin Sawhney, who curated a blend of original scores and licensed tracks, including this selection. No additional artists or instrumentalists are credited for this particular track in the album liner notes.

The The Namesake soundtrack comprises 14 tracks, combining Western orchestral pieces, contemporary fusion, and classical Bengali music. \"Jhiri Jhiri Choyetali\" stands as one of two Rabindra Sangeet inclusions, the other being \"Ami Chini Go Chini\" performed by Rezwana Choudhury Bannya. The album received distribution in North America and Europe, targeting audiences engaged with world cinema and South Asian musical traditions.