Kolkata police takes Goopy-Bagha’s help in fight against coronavirus. Watch

In the video, a policeman from Rabindra Sarobar Police Station sings “O re Halla Rajar sena” with a twist in the lyrics.

Updated on: Apr 5, 2020, 15:31:30 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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The image shows a cop of Kolkata Police singing. (Twitter/@KolkataPolice)

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Kolkata Police shared a video about coronavirus awareness

They twisted lyrics of a popular number from the film ‘Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne’

People love the video

Kolkata Police recently garnered a big round of applause from people after giving a twist to iconic Bengali song ‘Bela Bose’ to spread awareness about COVID-19. They are at it again and this time they’ve selected a track from Satyajit Ray’s iconic movie “Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne.”

“‘Goopy-Bagha’ in fight against Corona!” Kolkata Police tweeted along with the video. “Yet another musical effort by KP personnel at Rabindra Sarobar PS area to enliven another stressful day of fellow citizens with a deftly modified song from the iconic Satyajit Ray movie ‘Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne,’” they added.

In the video, a policeman from Rabindra Sarobar Police Station sings, “O re Halla Rajar sena” with a twist in the lyrics. A few seconds into the video, his colleagues join him in singing the chorus.

Since being shared a day ago, the video has garnered over 22,000 views – and still counting. It has also gathered over 1,500 likes. People applauded the department’s efforts and their comments show how.

“Sonar Bangla at its best!! Proud of you Guys!!” wrote a Twitter user. “Huge salute to you! Words of appreciation will fall short in front of the work done by u in these hard times!” commented another. “Wow, great job. We respect your effort,” expressed a third. “Very tough times. You guys are amazing!!” wrote a fourth.

Here’s how others reacted:

Using lyrics of another song from the same movie, a few tweeple replied, “Kolkata Police tomare saalam [Kolkata Police, we salute you].”

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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