Excitement swept across social media yesterday with the announcement that Pritom Hasan is teaming up with legendary singer Runa Laila for a song in the upcoming film Prince. Fans and music aficionados alike immediately responded, calling it a dream collaboration for Bangladesh’s contemporary music scene.

For Pritom, working with Runa Laila is a long-held aspiration. He described the icon as a source of inspiration throughout his career and admitted that he had always imagined creating something truly special for her. Recalling past conversations, he said, “I would often tell her, ‘Since it’s you, I need to bring something I’ve never done before… give me a little more time.’”

Runa Laila’s legendary catalogue and her enduring influence across South Asia presented both a challenge and an opportunity. Pritom revealed that the collaboration finally took shape three months ago when Shakib Khan and the Prince production team invited him to compose a high-energy dance track for the film.

Reflecting on the partnership, Pritom said, “Runa Laila is more than an artist—she’s an institution. She’s still ahead of her time, and she welcomed my experiments with grace. Having her voice on my composition is something I feel incredibly fortunate about.”

Interestingly, Pritom indicated that this track might mark a transition in his musical journey. While the song for Prince promises vibrant, danceable energy, he suggested that it could be his last voiced dance number for films for the foreseeable future.

“This will probably be my last voiced dance track for films for a while,” he said. “I want to return to songs like ‘Shoroter Shesh Thekey’, ‘Morey Jaak’, and ‘Khoka’—songs with less hype but more soul.”

He concluded by thanking his listeners for their support and constructive criticism, emphasising how both have shaped his evolution as a film music composer.

Collaboration Overview

With this partnership, Prince is set to deliver a musical highlight that blends Pritom Hasan’s modern sound with Runa Laila’s timeless voice, promising a song that resonates across generations. Fans are eagerly anticipating its release, confident it will leave a lasting impression on the Bangladeshi music landscape.