Not Just Making Criminals Sing: Top Bengal IPS Officer Pens Item Number For Upcoming Cop Drama
In a surprising crossover, senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Murlidhar Sharma, inspector general in West Bengal, has penned the lyrics for a Hindi item number in the upcoming Bengali film Mrigaya, releasing on June 27.
Known for his sharp investigative skills during his terms with Bengal and Kolkata police, Sharma enters the world of film music with the energetic track Shor Machaa, sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Rana Mazumder. The song opens with the line 'DJ pe mast koi gaana baja, jab tak yeh saans hai shor machaa" (Play a wild song on DJ… make noise as long as this breath lasts).
This high-energy item number from the cop drama has already become a hit. While many assumed a seasoned Bollywood or Tollywood lyricist penned it, the creator is the 2005-batch IPS officer who has a passion for Urdu ghazals and poetry.
Sharma, who began writing nearly 30 years ago during his student days, is deeply influenced by Urdu literature and has penned numerous ghazals. However, writing for a commercial film, especially a dance number, was unexpected.
In a conversation with News18, Sharma recalled his initial hesitation. 'I was approached by music director Rana Mazumder and Debasish Dutta (OC, Maniktala Police Station, and also the writer of the film). When they told me it was for an item song, I declined. I usually write Urdu ghazals born out of personal reflection, not based on scripted situations. I said it wasn't my cup of tea. But they persuaded me. I told them I will try. I scribbled a few lines and sent them to Rana Mazumder. He liked them. Now that it's out, I'm really happy with how it turned out," Sharma added.
Directed by Abhirup Ghosh, Mrigaya features Ritwik Chakraborty, Vikram Chatterjee, Anirban Chakrabarti, and Saurav Das. The story revolves around a gripping murder investigation, promising suspense and intense action sequences.
The filmmakers say approaching Sharma was natural; he is well-known among them as a gifted lyricist.
With Mrigaya, viewers will see a rare fusion: police action on screen and a police officer's poetry in a song, proving creativity and public service are not always mutually exclusive.
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June 01, 2025, 08:30 IST
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