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{{Short description|2025 soundtrack album by Anupam Roy, Ranajoy Bhattacharjee and Tamalika Golder}}
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{{Infobox album
| name = Killbill Society
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Anupam Roy]], [[Ranajoy Bhattacharjee]] and Tamalika Golder
| cover = Killbill Society (2025) soundtrack cover.jpeg
| released = 2025
| recorded = 2024–2025
| studio = {{ubl|Ananjan's Studio, [[Kolkata]]|Niyogi's Place, Kolkata|}}
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 31:21<ref>{{cite news |title=Killbill Society (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/killbill-society-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/UKzV,U2giJs_ |access-date=14 April 2025 |work=JioSaavn}}</ref>
| language = Bengali
| label = [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF Music]]
| prev_title = [[Bohurupi]]
| prev_year = 2024
| year = 2025
| next_title = [[Aamar Boss]]
| next_year = 2025
| chronology = [[Anupam Roy]]
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Ranajoy Bhattacharjee]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Omorshongi]]
| prev_year = 2025
| title = Killbill Society
| year = 2025
| next_title = [[Ranna Baati]]
| next_year = 2025
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = Tamalika Golder
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = Durgo Rawhoshyo
| prev_year = 2023
| title = Killbill Society
| year = 2025
| next_title = [[Lawho Gouranger Naam Rey]]
| next_year = 2025
}}
}}
'''''Killbill Society''''' is the soundtrack album to the 2025 Indian [[Bengali language|Bengali]]-language [[black comedy]] [[romantic thriller]] film [[Killbill Society|of the same name]], directed by [[Srijit Mukherji]]. A [[spiritual successor]] and thematic spin-off of his 2012 cult classic [[Hemlock Society (film)|''Hemlock Society'']], the soundtrack is primarily composed by [[Anupam Roy]], with additional compositions by [[Ranajoy Bhattacharjee]] and Tamalika Golder, and background score by [[Indraadip Dasgupta]].

The album was released on 29 March 2025, under the [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF Music]] label. Lyrics were penned by Anupam and Ranajoy for their respective tracks, while Mukherji wrote the rest.

== Background and development ==
The musical identity of ''Killbill Society'' was developed as a direct response to the legacy of ''[[Hemlock Society (film)|Hemlock Society]]'' (2012).<ref name=":0" /> While the genesis of the previous instalment focused on the "art of living" and the prevention of suicide, the 2025 film—inspired by an anecdote involving [[Angelina Jolie]] hiring a hitman for herself, revolves around the "commercial transaction of death."<ref>{{cite news |date=20 March 2025 |title=Srijit Mukherji's 'Killbill Society' draws inspiration from Angelina Jolie's life |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/srijit-mukherjis-killbill-society-draws-inspiration-from-angelina-jolies-past-struggles-with-suicide/cid/2089803 |access-date=24 March 2025 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref> [[Srijit Mukherji]] adapted this "paid killing" concept, leading to the film's title—a play on the idea of people who "kill" and then "bill."<ref>{{cite news |date=10 April 2025 |title=Srijit Mukherji Reveals How Angelina Jolie's Suicide Attempt Inspired Killbill Society |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/srijit-mukherji-reveals-how-angelina-jolies-suicide-attempt-inspired-killbill-society-72846.html |access-date=10 April 2025 |work=[[Filmfare]]}}</ref> This thematic shift necessitated a soundtrack that was more cynical, experimental, and aggressive than its predecessor.<ref>{{cite news |date=15 March 2025 |title=এটা হেনলকের ই দুনিয়ার 12 বছর পরের ঘটনা, কিন্তু কিলবিলের আনন্দকে দেখলে রোম খাড়া হয়ে যাবে.. |url=https://bengali.indianexpress.com/entertainment/kilbil-society-parambrata-chatterjee-will-be-more-in-this-character-8855325 |access-date=25 March 2025 |work=[[Indian Express]] |language=bn}}</ref>

A central narrative in the album's production was the high-profile reunion of Mukherji and [[Anupam Roy]] for the eleventh time after ''[[Autograph (2010 film)|Autograph]]'' (2010), ''[[Baishe Sraban|Baishe Srabon]]'' (2011), ''[[Hemlock Society (film)|Hemlock Society]]'' (2012), ''[[Chotushkone]]'' (2014), ''[[Zulfiqar (film)|Zulfiqar]]'' (2016), ''[[Uma (2018 film)|Uma]]'' (2018), ''[[Shah Jahan Regency]]'' (2019), ''[[Vinci Da]]'' (2019), ''[[Dwitiyo Purush (film)|Dwitiyo Purush]]'' (2020) and ''[[Dawshom Awbotaar]]'' (2023).<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last1=Bhanja |first1=Sandipta |date=1 April 2025 |title=পর্ন সাইটে কৌশানীর ঘনিষ্ঠ মুহূর্তের ভিডিও! 'কিলবিল সোসাইটি'র ট্রেলারে অ্যাঞ্জেলিনা জোলির ছায়া |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/cinema/parambrata-koushani-starrer-srijits-killbill-society-trailer-out/ |access-date=2 April 2025 |work=[[Sangbad Pratidin]] |language=bn}}</ref> Mukherji stated in an interview with ''[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]'' that returning to this "universe" felt incomplete without Anupam's lyrical sensibilities.<ref name=":0"/> Unlike their previous collaborations, which often saw Anupam as the sole composer, ''Killbill Society'' used a multi-composer approach.<ref name=":0"/> Mukherji opted for a diverse palette, bringing in Tamalika Golder and [[Ranajoy Bhattacharjee]], who previously worked with Mukherji on the web-series ''Durgo Rawhoshyo'' (2023) and the film ''[[Tekka (film)|Tekka]]'' (2024) respectively, whereas the former marked her debut in a feature-film.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rana |first1=Sayani |date=20 February 2025 |title=অনুপম-রূপম-সোমলতা-শিলাজিৎ-অভিজিৎ-সোমলতারা টিমে! কিলবিল সোসাইটি যেন গানের জগতের রিউনিয়ন, বড় আপডেট দিলেন সৃজিত |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/srijit-mukherji-gave-an-update-about-kilbil-society-revile-the-sings-name-of-this-movie-31740030711938.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220172706/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/srijit-mukherji-gave-an-update-about-kilbil-society-revile-the-sings-name-of-this-movie-31740030711938.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 February 2025 |access-date=26 March 2025 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=bn}}</ref>

== Musical structure ==
The soundtrack is characterized by a "layered" approach, where each song uses specific instruments to reflect a character's psychological state.

=== Acoustic and Melancholic Tracks ===
Anupam cited the songs "Nei Tumi Aager Moto" and "Shondhe Naamey" serving as the bridge to the respective tracks "Amar Mawte" and "Ekhon Onek Raat" from ''Hemlock Society''.<ref name="t2">{{cite news |last1=Roy |first1=Piya |date=16 March 2025 |title=Does Parambrata play an agent of death in Killbill Society? A video provides the clues |url=https://t2online.in/not-in-use/health/does-parambrata-play-an-agent-of-death-in-killbill-society-a-video-provides-the-clues/1374078 |access-date=24 March 2025 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|t2 Online]]}}</ref> He added the tracks relied heavily on the Piano and the Cello, creating a sense of "urban loneliness." The use of the [[Acoustic guitar]] is deliberately sparse and muted compared to Anupam's earlier works, signifying a loss of innocence.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rana |first1=Sayani |date=7 April 2025 |title='কড়া পরিচালকটা রেপুটেশন হিসেবে ব্যবহার করি, প্যাকআপ হয়ে গেলেই…', কিলবিল মুক্তির আগে দাবি সৃজিতের |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/exclusive-srijit-mukherji-talk-about-his-new-up-comming-movie-killbill-society-31744006862968.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250407134833/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/exclusive-srijit-mukherji-talk-about-his-new-up-comming-movie-killbill-society-31744006862968.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 April 2025 |access-date=8 April 2025 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=bn}}</ref>

=== Traditional and Philosophical Tracks ===
"Shaatjawnmer Porichoy," composed by Ranajoy, used traditional Indian instruments to ground the film's existential themes, especially [[Shehnai]] and [[Esraj]] provide a haunting, classical backdrop that contrasted with the film's modern setting.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhattacharya |first1=Torsha |date=6 April 2025 |title=Srijit Mukherji: আমি ফরমায়েশি ছবি করি না, করব না: সৃজিত |url=https://bengali.abplive.com/entertainment/srijit-mukherjee-on-kaushani-mukherjee-parambrata-chatterjee-killbill-society-entertainment-news-tollywood-1128743 |access-date=7 April 2025 |work=[[ABP Ananda]] |language=bn}}</ref>

=== "Refereer Bnaashi": The Classical-Rock Fusion ===
The centerpiece of the album is "Refereer Bnaashi" ({{Translation|The whistle of the referee}}), a high-octane duet of [[Rupam Islam]] and [[Sidhu (musician)|Sidhu]], the two rock icons of Bengal, for the first time in the history of [[Music of Bengal|Bengali music]].<ref name=":1" /> The song is a technical experiment in [[Progressive rock|Classical-Rock Fusion]]:

==== Indian classical elements ====
The track opens with a complex [[Sarod]] and [[Sitar]] riff based on a dissonant variation of [[Raga]] [[Bhairavi (Hindustani)|Bhairavi]]. The "whistle" of the title is represented by high-pitched, staccato notes on a Flute.

==== Rock Elements ====
These classical motifs are overlaid with [[Bass drum|Double-bass drumming]] and High-gain distorted Electric Guitars.

==== Symbolism ====
The fusion of the "divine" sound of the Shehnai with the "aggressive" sound of heavy metal is intended to represent the clash between destiny (the Referee) and human rebellion (the Killbill agency).<ref name=":0"/>

== Release ==
The soundtrack preceded with eight singles: "Nei Tumi Aager Moto{{En dash}}Female" was the first track released on 19 March 2025,<ref name=":1">{{cite news |last1=Majumder |first1=Rahul |date=20 February 2025 |title=একই গানে প্রথমবার রূপম-সিধু! সৃজিতের পরিকল্পনায় 'ইতিহাস' তৈরির অজানা গল্প শোনালেন দুই রক শিল্পী |url=https://www.aajkaal.in/entertainment/rupam-islam-and-sidhu-talks-about-their-first-duet-song-for-srijit-mukherji-s-killbill-society-and-they-spoke-about-their-experience-ent-136120 |access-date=24 March 2025 |work=[[Aajkal]] |language=bn}}</ref> followed by "Bhalobeshey Basho Naa" on 25 March 2025,<ref>{{cite news |date=25 March 2025 |title=The second song of Killbill Society dropped today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/the-second-song-of-killbill-society-dropped-today/articleshow/119462651.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250325073236/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/the-second-song-of-killbill-society-dropped-today/articleshow/119462651.cms |archive-date=25 March 2025 |access-date=25 March 2025 |work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> "Shondhe Naamey" on 29 March 2025,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Roy |first1=Piya |date=29 March 2025 |title=Birthday boy Anupam Roy's Shondhe naamey from Killbill Society is a delightful love song |url=https://t2online.in/tech/reviews/birthday-boy-anupam-roy-s-shondhe-naamey-from-killbill-society-is-a-delightful-love-song/1385123 |access-date=31 March 2025 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|t2 Online]]}}</ref> "Refereer Bnaashi" on 8 April 2025, "Shaatjawnmer Porichoy" on 20 April 2025, "Likhey Raakhi Prem" on 1 May 2025 and "Nei Tumi Aager Moto{{En dash}}Male" on 3 May 2025. The full album was released on 29 March 2025.<ref name=":1" /> The music launch event was held at India's tallest watch tower in Belilious Park, [[Howrah]] and the event was marked by performances from the music team in the film including Anupam Roy, [[Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury]], Tamalika Golder, Ranajoy Bhattacharjee and Rapurna Bhattacharyya.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Niyogi |first1=Agnivo |date=29 March 2025 |title=Music album of Srijit Mukherji's 'Killbill Society' launched at India's tallest watchtower; pictures inside |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/music-album-of-srijit-mukherjis-upcoming-film-launched-at-indias-tallest-watchtower-located-in-howrah-photogallery-prnt/cid/2091527?slide=1 |access-date=31 March 2025 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref>

== Track listing ==

{{Track listing
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 31:21
| title1 = Nei Tumi Aager Moto{{ndash}}Female
| length1 = 5:12
| lyrics1 = [[Anupam Roy]]
| music1 = Anupam Roy
| extra1 = [[Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury]]
| title2 = Bhalobeshey Basho Naa
| length2 = 4:28
| lyrics2 = [[Srijit Mukherji]]
| music2 = Anupam Roy
| extra2 = Anupam Roy
| title3 = Shondhe Naamey
| length3 = 3:34
| lyrics3 = Anupam Roy
| music3 = Anupam Roy
| extra3 = Anupam Roy
| title4 = Refereer Bnaashi
| length4 = 4:58
| lyrics4 = Srijit Mukherji
| music4 = Tamalika Golder
| extra4 = [[Rupam Islam]], [[Sidhu (musician)|Sidhu]]
| title5 = Shaatjawnmer Porichoy{{ndash}}Film version
| length5 = 5:27
| lyrics5 = Srijit Mukherji
| music5 = Ranajoy Bhattacharjee
| extra5 = Durnibar Saha
| title6 = Likhey Raakhi Prem
| length6 = 3:35
| lyrics6 = Srimoy Bhattacharya
| music6 = Tamalika Golder
| extra6 = Rapurna Bhattacharyya, Sudip Nandy
| title7 = Shaatjawnmer Porichoy (Ft. Abhijeet Bhattacharya)
| length7 = 5:27
| lyrics7 = Srijit Mukherji
| music7 = Ranajoy Bhattacharjee
| extra7 = [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]]
| title8 = Nei Tumi Aager Moto{{ndash}}Male
| length8 = 5:09
| lyrics8 = Anupam Roy
| music8 = Anupam Roy
| extra8 = Anupam Roy
}}

== Personnel ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Song
!Personnel
|-
|"Nei Tumi Aager Moto"
|Guitar: Ritaprabha Ray
|-
|"Bhalobeshey Basho Naa"
|Guitar: Anupam Roy, Rishabh Ray Bass guitar: Kaustav Biswas Violin: Souptik Mazumder Drums: Sandipan Parial
|-
|"Shondhe Naamey"
|Guitar: Rishabh Ray Saxophone: Gopal Das Bass guitar: Kaustav Biswas Drums: Sandipan Parial
|-
|"Refereer Bnaashi"
|[[Sarod]]: Subhrajyoti Sen [[Sitar]]: Purbayan Chatterjee Electric Guitar: Pritish, Soumyadeep Das [[Acoustic guitar]]: Pritish Bass: Sunny Subhadeep Saha Drums: Alloy Francis
|-
|"Shaatjawnmer Porichoy"
|[[Shehnai]]: Yogesh More [[Tabla]]: Joydeb Nandy
|-
|"Likhey Raakhi Prem"
|[[Acoustic guitar]]: Pritish
|}

=== Production ===

* Lead Composer: [[Anupam Roy]]
* Guest Composers: [[Ranajoy Bhattacharjee]], Tamalika Golder
* Background Score: [[Indraadip Dasgupta]]
* Lyricists: Anupam Roy, [[Srijit Mukherji]]
* Music Arrangement: Nabarun Bose, Shamik Chakraborty
* Mixing & Mastering: Anindit Roy
* Label: [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF Music]]

== References ==
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[[Category:2025 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:Bengali film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Anupam Roy soundtracks]]
[[Category:Ranajoy Bhattacharjee soundtracks]]
[[Category:Romance film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Thriller film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Comedy film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Drama film soundtracks]]

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JAY JADABA at 07:35, 8 May 2026