Qawwali Song ‘SAAQI’ Wins Hearts with Story of Spiritual Bond Between Father and Son
An emotional story of a father’s love, selfless sacrifices for his child and the distance that gradually develops over time has been brought to life in the Islamic qawwali song ‘SAAQI’. The musical film was released on November 6 on MUSLAH’s official YouTube channel. Since its release, the film has drawn viewers’ attention for its distinctive portrayal of the father-son relationship and its creative storytelling.
Director and actor Mr. Gazi Rakayet has portrayed the father in ‘SAAQI’. The musical film was directed by Nazmul Evan and Hossain A. Sparsha, while cinematography was handled by Tahsin Rahman.
Earlier, the song was filmed at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), with the participation of around 200 artists, technicians and crew members. Its large-scale production and distinctive storyline had generated interest even during the shooting.
The lyrics of ‘SAAQI’ were written by Nurul Kibria Sakib, while the composition was done by Masum Billah. Sandeep Kumar Deb served as the music director. The song was mixed by Abdul Wadud Moinul and Zakir Hossain. Mastering was handled by Finland-based Svante Forsback. Mahmudul Hasan was responsible for overall management.
Explaining the concept behind the song, artist MUSLAH said ‘SAAQI’ is essentially a story of love, affection, sacrifice and the spiritual bond between a father and his child.
During childhood, a child follows the father’s footsteps and walks under his shadow. To ensure that the child never moves beyond that protective shadow, the father even slows his own pace. But as time passes, the child grows up and gradually drifts away from the father amid the demands of life. Yet a father’s love and prayers for his child never diminish.
The title ‘SAAQI’ also carries special spiritual significance. Here, a saaqi is not merely someone who serves drinks but symbolises a spiritual guide who leads people towards love for Allah and the Prophet through affection and spiritual wisdom.
Bringing together family emotions and spiritual philosophy, the musical film portrays a profound understanding of the father-son relationship through its music, storytelling and performances.
