Amar Bhitor Bahire Ontore Ontore


Amar Bhitor Bahire Ontore Ontore is a Bengali romantic poem written by Bangladeshi poet Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah. It was later adopted as a song, which gained notable popularity in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.

History

Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah was the former spouse of writer Taslima Nasrin, who were separated in 1986. This song was regarded by Shahidullah as a suicide note to Nasrin.
The song become popular in Bangladesh after it was used in a Bengali drama serial aired in Bangladesh Television in 1992. It was later used in the Bangladeshi movie 'Tomake Chai' in 1996. The song was popularized in West Bengal by singer Kabir Suman.

Lyrics in Bengali