Bangladeshi actress Nusrat Faria has revealed that she broke down in tears after seeing the overwhelmingly positive response to her song ‘Konya’, which has crossed 100 million views on YouTube. Featuring Faria and actor Sajal, the song was produced for the horror film ‘Jinn 3’ and quickly became popular among listeners following its release.
Speaking recently to Channel i, Faria reflected on the song’s remarkable success and recalled the personal difficulties she was facing when it was released in 2025. She said her father was unwell at the time, while she also found her name mentioned in a legal case. The combination of these circumstances made that period particularly challenging for her.
Recalling those difficult days, the actress said: “My father was unwell, and I found my name in a case. It was one of the most difficult periods of my life. At that time, I kept thinking about one thing: my strength lay in my determination and in how hard I could work to overcome difficult circumstances.”
Despite the pressure in her personal life, Faria continued to focus on her professional commitments. The release of ‘Konya’ brought her an unexpected moment of encouragement.
She recalled watching the song on screen after iftar on the day it was released. As she read through the comments, she noticed that viewers were responding positively to the track. Their appreciation moved her so deeply that she could not hold back her tears.
“I noticed the positive comments from viewers when I watched the song on screen after iftar on the day of its release. Their reactions made me emotional, and I cried. A great deal of tireless effort goes into bringing good work to the screen. For a film song to reach more than 100 million viewers is a tremendous achievement. I consider it an expression of immense love,” she said.
Faria believes that the song’s visual presentation played an important role in its widespread appeal. Its colourful sequences capture the festive atmosphere of several Bengali celebrations, including Eid, Pahela Baishakh and Falgun. The vibrant costumes, energetic performances and celebratory settings helped make the song suitable for different occasions throughout the year.
The actress has credited the audience’s affection for the song’s success and expressed gratitude to everyone who supported it. She believes the response reflects the quality of the work and its ability to connect with listeners. Faria also revealed that she is preparing to release another dance number in the coming days.
‘Konya’ was released on 17 March last year through the YouTube channel of production company Jaaz Multimedia. The song reached one million views within just 20 days of its release. Its popularity continued to grow, eventually taking the total beyond 100 million views.
The song features Faria alongside Sajal, who also stars in ‘Jinn 3’. Faria lip-syncs to the track in the video, while the colourful presentation and festive choreography add to its appeal. Following its release, clips from the song spread across social media, attracting attention from audiences and several personalities in the entertainment industry.
The lyrics were written by Robiul Islam Jibon, while Imran composed the music and handled the arrangement. The track features the voices of Imran Mahmudul and Dilshad Nahar Kona. Their combined contribution helped shape the lively musical presentation that has resonated with listeners.
One of the most striking aspects of ‘Konya’ is that its popularity has extended well beyond the film for which it was created. The song has become a familiar choice at weddings, gaye holud ceremonies and various family celebrations. Its festive rhythm and lively presentation have helped it establish a presence at social gatherings, giving it an identity of its own outside the cinema.
When the song first crossed the one-million-view mark, Jaaz Multimedia described it as a track that Bengali-speaking people could sing, dance to and play at almost any celebration. The production company also said that the song belonged to Bengali-speaking people everywhere. Crossing 100 million views has brought renewed attention to that statement and demonstrated the scale of its audience appeal.
‘Jinn 3’ is a horror film inspired by true events. Directed by Kamruzzaman Roman, the project is co-produced by Impress Telefilm.
For Faria, however, the achievement represents more than an impressive YouTube figure. The song was released during a period of considerable personal hardship, making the audience’s positive response particularly meaningful. What began as a film song has since become a popular feature of Bengali celebrations, while its success has given the actress another reason to feel grateful to her audience.
