Bangla–Farsi fusion marks Coke Studio Bangla’s latest release

Coke Studio Bangla has released its sixth track of Season 3, 'Moha Jadu', a collaboration between Bangladeshi singer-composer Habib Wahid and Tajikistani vocalist Mehrnigori Rustam. The song draws on Bangla mystic poetry and Farsi verse, fusing traditions that share centuries of cultural exchange.

The lyrics were originally penned by Khowaj Mia, a disciple of mystic poet Durbin Shah, and reflect a seeker's devotion to his spiritual guide. Wahid's reinterpretation places the words within an electronic-folk arrangement, blending traditional Baul influences with modern production. Rustam's Farsi vocals join the composition, highlighting parallels between Persian Sufi traditions and Bengali mysticism.

The word "jadu" (magic), central to both Bangla and Farsi, underpins the track's cross-cultural design. By merging the two languages, the song revisits a history in which Persian shaped Bengal's court culture, literature, and vocabulary, leaving behind influences that remain embedded in everyday Bangla.

Moha Jadu also marks Habib Wahid's first appearance on Coke Studio Bangla and introduces Rustam to Bangladeshi audiences. The release continues the platform's efforts to showcase regional folk roots in conversation with global traditions, placing spiritual themes of longing, surrender, and devotion within a contemporary musical landscape.