Dushtu Kokil
| "Dushtu Kokil" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Dilshad Nahar Kona and Akassh | |
| from the album Toofan | |
| Language | Bengali |
| Released | 20 June 2024 |
| Studio | Chorki and SVF |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:38 |
| Label |
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| Composer | Akassh |
| Lyricist | Akassh |
| Producer | Akassh |
| Toofan track listing | |
4 tracks
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| Music video | |
| "Dushtu Kokil" on YouTube | |
"Dushtu Kokil" (Bengali: দুষ্টু কোকিল, romanized: duṣṭu kokil Bengali pronunciation: [duʃʈu kokil]; transl. Mischievous Cuckoo)[a] is a single from the soundtrack of 2024 Bangladeshi film Toofan. The song's tune, music, and lyrics were composed by Akassh, who also performed the song alongside Dilshad Nahar Kona.[1]
Background
The film's trailer was released on 15 June, featuring a brief segment of the song Dushtu Kokil. Excerpts from the track subsequently gained attention on social media platforms.[2] The full song from the film was officially released on 20 June 2024, three days after the film's release, on two YouTube channels, Chorki and SVF. The track is sung by Dilshad Nahar Kona and Akassh, who also served as its lyricist and composer. In the song's picturisation, Mimi Chakraborty is shown performing at a bar, during which the protagonist, portrayed by Shakib Khan, is depicted as falling in love with her.[3] Indian television actor Manav Sachdev made a special appearance in the song.[4][5]
In an interview with Dhaka Post, singer Dilshad Nahar Kona stated that composer Akassh had initially sent her a four-line demo of the song. She said that she was occupied with other work at the time, but later agreed to record the song after Akassh contacted her again.[6]
Reception
Following its release, the song received a positive response from audiences.[7] Within two days of its release, the song reached second place on YouTube trending list, garnering five million views in that period.[8] On the following day, the song reached the top position of YouTube trending chart, reaching 6.5 million views.[9][10] As reported by Prothom Alo on 24 June, the song garnered over 9.5 million views on Chorki and more than 4.5 million views on SVF channel within three days of release.[11] The song garnered 200 million views within two months of its release.[12] As of 5 February 2025, the song had surpassed 400 million views within seven months of its release.[13][14] According to a Prothom Alo report in December 2025, "Dushtu Kokil" and "Laage Ura Dhura" collectively crossed one billion views, marking a record for Bengali-language songs,[3] while "Dushtu Kokil" alone recorded more than 500 million views.[15]
Shamayita Chakraborty of OTTPlay noted that the songs in Toofan added bursts of energy to the film, with Dushtu Kokil and Laage Ura Dhura emerging as standout tracks. However, she pointed out that their late entry diminished their narrative impact.[16]
Veteran singer Runa Laila praised the song as well as Dilshad Nahar Kona's performance.[17]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Events | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards | Best Female Playback Singer | Dilshad Nahar Kona | Won | [18] |
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from YouTube.[19]
- Akassh – composer, lyrics, vocals, arranger
- Dilshad Nahar Kona – vocals
- Bob N – programmer
- Babni – guitar, mandolin, banjo
- Selim Reza, Rabi Majee – recorder
- Focus Studio Dhaka, Studio Hansadhwani, Kolkata – studio
- Tahsin Rahman – DOP
- Shihab Nurun Nabi – Production designe
- Farzana Sun – Costume designe
Live performances
The song was performed at the 26th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards, featuring Bidya Sinha Saha Mim, Dilshad Nahar Kona, and Farrukh Ahmed Rehan, with choreography by Ivan Shahriar Sohag and performances by the Sohag Dance Group.[20]
Controversy
Several videos circulated on YouTube claiming that Indian actor Dev had commented that the outfit worn by Mimi Chakraborty in the song "Dushtu Kokil" was obscene. However, the claim was later debunked by Rumor Scanner Bangladesh, which confirmed that the videos were fabricated.[21]
Footnotes
- ^ In the context of a song or metaphor, "Mischievous Cuckoo" works best, as কোকিল in Bengali often symbolizes flirtation, teasing, or playful love rather than just the bird itself.
References
- ^ "'দুষ্টু কোকিল' দেখে কী বলছেন দর্শক?". চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন (in Bengali). 20 June 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "'দুষ্টু কোকিলের' বাজিমাত". Daily Jugantor (in Bengali). 23 June 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ a b "১০০ কোটি ভিউ! ইউটিউবে বাংলা সিনেমার দুই গানের মাইলফলক". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 24 December 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Toofan: 'Dustu Kokil boy' Manav Sachdev opens up about his fame". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ "'দুষ্টু কোকিল বয়'-এর পরিচয় কী? | বিনোদন". Somoy News (in Bengali). 30 June 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "'দুষ্টু কোকিল' গান তৈরির গল্প বললেন কনা". Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 10 July 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "'দুষ্টু কোকিল' দেখে কী বলছেন দর্শক?". চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন (in Bengali). 20 June 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "ইউটিউব ট্রেন্ডিংয়ে 'দুষ্টু কোকিল'!". চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন (in Bengali). 22 June 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "১ নম্বরে 'দুষ্টু কোকিল'". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 23 June 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "এক নম্বরে তুফানের 'দুষ্টু কোকিল'!". Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 23 June 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "'দুষ্টু কোকিল' নিয়ে যে কথা হচ্ছে নেট–দুনিয়ায়". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 24 June 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "২০ কোটি পেরিয়েছে 'দুষ্টু কোকিল', দেশীয় সিনেমার গানে রেকর্ড". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ "৪০ কোটিতে 'দুষ্টু কোকিল'". Manab Zamin (in Bengali). 5 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "৪০ কোটি পেরিয়েছে 'দুষ্টু কোকিল', দেশীয় সিনেমার গানে রেকর্ড". Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 5 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "শাকিব–মিমির 'দুষ্টু কোকিল' রেকর্ড গড়ল, ৫০ কোটি পার". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 23 July 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Chakraborty, Shamayati (2024-07-05). "Toofan review: Chanchal Chowdhury and Dushtu Kokil are the saving grace". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ^ "'দুষ্টু কোকিল' গান নিয়ে যা বললেন রুনা লায়লা". Samakal. 16 July 2024. Archived from the original on 8 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "কার হাতে উঠল কোন পুরস্কার". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 1 June 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Dushtu Kokil (দুষ্টু কোকিল) - Toofan", YouTube, 11 July 2025
- ^ "মেরিল –প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার ২০২৪". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 25 May 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "দুষ্টু কোকিল গানে মিমি চক্রবর্তীর পরিহিত পোশাককে অশ্লীল বলে মন্তব্য করেননি দেব". Rumor Scanner Bangladesh. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2026.