The Eid release film Rakhkhos has drawn considerable attention for its musical offering “Tumi Chara”, with young playback singer Humaira Ishika emerging as one of the standout voices behind its growing popularity. The track, which is presented in two distinct versions, has quickly resonated with audiences, particularly for its emotive delivery and melodic depth.
The song has been composed and arranged by renowned music director Imran Mahmudul, with lyrics penned by Robiul Islam Jibon. Unlike typical film songs used solely as background scoring, “Tumi Chara” features prominently within the narrative of the film, allowing it to gain independent recognition among viewers and music enthusiasts alike.
Song overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Song title | Tumi Chara |
| Film | Rakhkhos (Eid release) |
| Vocalist | Humaira Ishika |
| Composer & Music Director | Imran Mahmudul |
| Lyricist | Robiul Islam Jibon |
| Versions | Solo version, Soft version |
| Public reception | Strongly positive and widely trending |
The soft version, in particular, has been highlighted by Ishika as her personal favourite. She expressed that this rendition carries a special emotional depth and feels closest to her artistic sensibility. According to the singer, the overwhelmingly positive audience response has been both surprising and deeply encouraging.
She further shared that many cinema-goers have personally approached her with appreciation after watching the film, congratulating her on the performance of the song. This direct feedback, she noted, has strengthened her motivation to continue developing her craft in playback singing.
Born in Bogura, Ishika’s musical journey began at the remarkably young age of three and a half. From early childhood, she demonstrated a natural inclination towards music, gradually refining her skills through structured training and competitive platforms.
Her initial breakthrough came through the film Kajal Rekha, where she contributed vocals to seven songs out of a total of 24 in the soundtrack. This project marked her entry into mainstream playback singing and significantly expanded her recognition within the industry.
She further rose to prominence with the duet “Parbo Na Tomake Chharte”, performed alongside Imran Mahmudul, which is widely regarded as a turning point in her professional career. The collaboration helped establish her as a promising new voice in contemporary Bangladeshi film music.
Ishika was also a top-seven finalist in Notun Kuri 2016, one of the country’s most respected children’s talent competitions. Her growing body of work has earned her several accolades, including the Channel i Music Awards 2023 for Best Newcomer and the BIFA Awards 2024, where she was honoured as Best Music Artist for her contributions to Kajal Rekha.
Despite her rising popularity, she continues to balance her academic studies alongside an increasingly active recording schedule. Looking ahead, Ishika remains hopeful that “Tumi Chara” will achieve even greater success once released independently from the film, allowing it to reach a wider audience as a standalone musical piece.