Legendary Voices Honoured at UK Music Launch

The House of Commons in the United Kingdom recently hosted a grand celebration for the release of the Bengali song “Prem Piyasa”, performed by renowned singer Rubaiyat Zahan and the legendary subcontinental vocalist Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The event was organised by British Member of Parliament Ruth Cadbury in collaboration with composer and music director Raja Kashef.

The ceremony witnessed the presence of Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shah Jaman Khan, alongside celebrated singers Asif Akbar and Dhrub Guha, head of Dhrub Music Station. Several members of the British Parliament and prominent members of the expatriate Bangladeshi community were also in attendance.

In recognition of their remarkable contributions to music, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shah Jaman Khan were formally honoured during the event. The song, released by Dhrub Music Station in Bangladesh, features lyrics penned by Kabir Bakul, with music composition and arrangement by Raja Kashef. The accompanying video was directed by Saikat Reza.

Expressing his appreciation, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan said,
“I am deeply impressed by the dedication and sincerity shown by Raja Kashef and Rubaiyat Zahan towards this song. I have a special fondness for Bengali music, and ‘Prem Piyasa’ is a heartfelt expression of that love. I am sincerely grateful to the members of the British Parliament for honouring me and my son.”

The song’s video is now available on the Dhrub Music Station YouTube channel and can be streamed across multiple domestic and international music platforms.

Key Credits for “Prem Piyasa”

The event not only celebrated the launch of a new musical masterpiece but also reinforced the cultural bridge between the Bangladeshi diaspora and the United Kingdom, highlighting the universal appeal of Bengali music.