Before heartbreak turns into rage, there is often a quieter phase of denial, longing and helplessness. The newly released song Phiriye Daao from the upcoming Bengali film Beporoya explores precisely that emotional space, presenting its protagonist as a man struggling to come to terms with the sudden end of a relationship.
Starring Adrit Roy and Aryaa Ray as Joy and Rinku, the song offers a melancholic counterpoint to the darker, violent world suggested by the film’s earlier promotional material. Rather than focusing on anger or revenge, Phiriye Daao stays with the pain of separation and the memories that refuse to disappear.
Written by Prasen and composed by Arindom, the track is sung by Nikhil D’Souza, whose soft, breathy vocal delivery gives the Bengali lyrics an understated, contemporary pop-rock character.
Adrit Roy’s Joy Is Lost in Heartbreak
The song centres on Joy, played by Adrit Roy, as he struggles with the aftermath of his separation from Rinku.
Sleepless nights, memories of happier moments and an inability to move forward define his emotional state. The title Phiriye Daao, meaning “give it back” or “bring it back,” works as an emotional plea for the love, trust and warmth that once existed between the two characters.
The song does not portray Joy as an angry man seeking revenge. Instead, it captures him at a much more vulnerable point — before the heartbreak potentially develops into something darker.
That distinction is important in the context of Beporoya. The film’s teaser has hinted at a far more violent trajectory for Joy, suggesting that the sudden collapse of his relationship could eventually push him towards destructive behaviour. Phiriye Daao, however, remains firmly rooted in the emotional aftermath of the breakup.
A Melancholic Soundtrack for Lost Love
Arindom’s composition gives the song a subdued pop-rock quality, allowing the melancholy of the lyrics to remain at the centre.
Nikhil D’Souza’s vocals add another layer to the track. His restrained delivery avoids turning Joy’s pain into melodrama, instead creating the impression of someone quietly trapped inside his memories.
The result is a song built around longing rather than confrontation. Joy seems less interested in blaming Rinku than in recovering something that he feels has suddenly disappeared from his life.
There is also an underlying suggestion of closure. While the song’s central emotion is a desire to bring the relationship back, its mood can equally be read as the struggle to accept broken promises and a future that no longer resembles what Joy had imagined.
Calcutta and the Seashore Reflect Joy’s Isolation
The music video reinforces that emotional contrast through its locations and imagery.
Scenes featuring Joy and Rinku move between the crowded spaces of Calcutta and a stark, seemingly isolated seashore. The difference between the two environments reflects the emotional distance separating the lovers.
The city is familiar, busy and full of people, yet Joy remains emotionally alone. The barren shoreline, meanwhile, visually extends that sense of emptiness, making his isolation feel almost physical.
Memories of togetherness are juxtaposed with moments of solitude, creating the impression that Rinku is present in Joy’s mind even when she is no longer part of his life.
Aryaa Ray Appears Through Joy’s Memories
Aryaa Ray’s Rinku is presented differently from Joy. Appearing in flowing chiffon saris and dreamlike frames, she often feels less like an active participant in the present and more like a figure preserved in Joy’s memory.
That visual treatment gives the couple’s scenes an intentionally distant quality. Their chemistry is present, but the music video repeatedly reminds viewers that the intimacy belongs to the past.
Rinku’s presence therefore becomes part of Joy’s emotional landscape — a reminder of what he has lost and what he cannot seem to leave behind.
A Possible Turning Point for Joy?
One of the more intriguing aspects of Phiriye Daao is the way it can be viewed in relation to Beporoya‘s darker premise.
The carefree energy associated with Adrit Roy’s earlier Bolo Ki Tumi song appears to be replaced here by a visibly distressed and dishevelled Joy. His body language is subdued, while his intense expressions suggest a man struggling to control his emotions.
These visual details may foreshadow the darker direction suggested by the film’s teaser. However, the song itself does not establish exactly how or why Joy might eventually become violent.
Instead, Phiriye Daao can be seen as documenting the emotional fracture that may precede that transformation.
If the film ultimately takes Joy from a heartbroken lover to a man consumed by revenge, this song could represent the stage at which that descent begins — when grief has not yet become hatred but is already threatening to overwhelm him.
Beporoya Heads Towards a Darker Love Story
Written and directed by Abhirup Ghosh, Beporoya appears to position romance and violence on opposite sides of the same emotional journey.
Phiriye Daao focuses on the softer, more vulnerable side of that journey, allowing audiences to see Joy not as a vengeful figure but as someone struggling to survive the sudden loss of his relationship.
With Adrit Roy and Aryaa Ray at the centre, the song adds an emotional dimension to the film’s promotional narrative. The contrast between lost love and the violent possibilities hinted at in the teaser leaves one major question hanging over the story: what happens when heartbreak becomes obsession?
Beporoya is scheduled to release in theatres in September.
