Ever since its teaser dropped in April, lovers of romantic films have been excited about Babli, the upcoming film by Raj Chakraborty. Starring Abir Chatterjee and Subhashree Ganguly, the film is based on a story by well-known novelist Buddhadeb Guha. Elomelo raat, the second song from the soundtrack of the film, which was shared on YouTube recently, has expectedly met with an incredible response from netizens. Its lyrics written by Barish and music composed by Indraadip Dasgupta, Elomelo raat is a sensuous track that articulates Babli’s (Subhashree) romantic fantasies. Deeply in love with Abhi (Abir), she misses him and longs for his presence. The visuals portray figments of Babli’s imagination and are similar to scenes lifted from the pages of a fairy tale.

Shreya Ghoshal, who sings melodiously in a soft, and at times whispering voice, immerses the listener into the world of dreams inhabited by Babli. The song begins on a note of dark suspense, with its music accentuating a feeling of the supernatural. This sets the tone for the whole music video in which both its lyrics, tunes as well as its visual impact together create an other-worldly feeling. The song also gives off a vintage vibe through its melody and the actors’ costumes, recalling the style of the ’80s in which the novel is set.

Elomelo raat is Shreya Ghoshal’s third playback number picturised on Subhashree and like the earlier Ghum ghum ei chokhe (Romeo) and Tomake (Parineeta), this song too is expected to make its way into audiences’ hearts.

In the music video, Babli’s dance is like a dance of desire. It gives vent to her pent-up emotions and allows her passions to gush forth through her movements. Babli’s mood vacillates between two extremes. Sometimes she is bold, confident and happy, but at others, she is anxious and lovelorn.

A song by a love-sick young woman who misses her lover, the lyrics of Elomelo raat voice an appeal to the lover not to leave, suggesting Babli’s need for physical intimacy. As the song reflects Babli’s state of mind, Abhi’s presence in the song is totally imaginary, and the chemistry between the two is depicted as sensual and intimate.

Abir is picturised as a serious person who is slowly led into Babli’s romantic world where he ultimately gives in to her wishes. With its haunting melody and fairytale-like setting, the song creates an enchanting mood that lingers long after the last note has been struck.