Kalarab Shilpigosthi is a national Islamic cultural organization for children and teenagers in Bangladesh. It was founded in 2004 by Islamic musician Aynuddin Al Azad. As of June 17, 2021, Kalarab had achieved four million subscribers on YouTube.
History On 27 May 2004, Kalarab Shilpigoshthi was launched under the guidance of Aynuddin Al Azad. After the sudden death of its founder in 2010, the organization faced a period of crisis. Later, under the leadership of Mufti Saeed Ahmad, Muhammad Badruzzaman, and Abu Rayhan, along with the combined efforts of young artists, the organization revived, with the establishment of a digital platform called Holy Tune.
Activities Kalarab regularly produces new music, organizes musical events, and spreads the message of Islam through various media.
Kalarab maintains its own record label and production company, Holy Tune. On YouTube, Holy Tune’s subscriber count is close to 10 million, for which it has received YouTube’s Gold Play Button, and is on the verge of achieving the Diamond Play Button.
Music events and programs On 10 May 2017, Kalarab participated in a cultural evening event held in Dhaka. On 18 September 2024, Kalarab participated in a Ghazal evening event organized by the University of Chittagong. On 28 September, Kalarab held an Islamic music evening at the Central Shaheed Minar of Dhaka College. In addition, Kalarab performed Islamic music at Haraganga College.
On 24 July 2025, for the first time, Kalarab’s Ghazal evening was held at the TSC of Dhaka University in memory of the martyrs and injured of the Students Against Discrimination.
Kalarab's music is primarily based on ghazals and naats. Their songs feature a blend of traditional melodies with modern musical arrangements.
Holy Tune mainly produces and distributes Islamic music, and is owned by singer Muhammad Badruzzaman. The label was established in 2016, and since its inception, it has been under contract with Kalarab. As a result, all songs of Kalarab are exclusively produced and distributed by Holy Tune.
Artists
Aynuddin Al Azad (Founder) Muhammad Badruzzaman (Chief Executive Officer)
Saeed Ahmad (Director) Abu Rayhan (Director) Hossain Adnan Ahmad Abdullah Fazle Rabby Mahfuzul Alam (former, passed away in 2021)
Ahnaf Khalid
Discography YearTitleLyricistDirectorArtist / Commentary2016Hotat Azrael PathaiyaImtiaz MasrurMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Abu RayhanSalliala MuhammdaAhmad AbdullahMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Kalarab ShilpigosthiRongin E Prithibi Charite HoibeAinuddin Al AzadMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Sayed Ahmad2017Allahu AllahuShah Iftekhar TarikMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Abu Rayhan and KalarabSalat Kayem KoroAhmad AbdullahMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Kalarab Shishu Shilpi (Kalarab Child Artists)2018Tribhuboner Priyo MuhammadKazi Nazrul IslamMuhammad BadruzzamanWritten by Kazi Nazrul IslamAmi Dekhini TomayAbu HenaMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Kalarab ShilpigosthiElo Khushir BoratAhmad AbdullahMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Kalarab Shishu Shilpi (Kalarab Child Artists)Hasbi Rabbi JalallahCollectedMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Muhammad BadruzzamanAllah BoloAhmad AbdullahMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Kalarab Shilpigosthi2019Elo Khushir EidKazi Nazrul IslamShaheed EmtuArtist: Kalarab ShilpigosthiHriday Majhe Mala GathiMahfuzul AlamMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Mahfuz Alam and Tawhid JamilHriday Majhe Mala GathiMahfuzul AlamMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Abu Rayhan and Mahfuzul AlamElo Mahe RamadanIqbal MahmudSaif UllahArtist: Kalarab Shishu Shilpi (Kalarab Child Artists)Dajjal RukhoMuhib KhanSaif UllahArtist: Kalarab ShilpigosthiAllah’r BhoyAhmad AbdullahH Al HadiArtist: Kalarab Shishu Shilpi (Kalarab Child Artists)Bondho DuarAhmad AbdullahH Al HadiPerformed for street childrenIqra (IQRA)Ahmad AbdullahH Al HadiArtist: Kalarab ShilpigosthiRamadanSaif MasumMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Kalarab ShilpigosthiZikrullahAhmad AbdullahSayed AhmadArtist: Muhammad Badruzzaman2020Hariye Jabo EkdinAminul Islam MamunMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Abu RayhanKoto Janazar Porechi NamazAbdul HadiH Al HadiArtist: Huzaifa IslamNobijir DushmonAhmad AbdullahRajib HasanArtist: Huzaifa IslamAmar’o Chilo Shob EkdinBelal HosainH Al HadiArtist: Huzaifa IslamMiche JibonBelal HosainH Al HadiArtist: Huzaifa IslamAbbu Tomar Chuti KobeAhmad AbdullahH Al HadiArtist: Unaisa TanzimFacebookShah Iftekhar TarikH Al HadiArtist: Sayed AhmadQuran (QURAN)Abdullah Al KafiH Al HadiArtist: Abu Rayhan and Hossain AdnanJanazaAbdullah Al KafiH Al HadiArtist: Abu RayhanPorda Narir Rup’er BhushanShah Iftekhar TarikH Al HadiArtist: Sayed Ahmad and Muhammad BadruzzamanPriyo BabaMahfuzul AlamH Al HadiArtist: Mahfuzul AlamBhulte Parina MaAbul Ala MasumH Al HadiArtist: Huzaifa IslamSubhanallah BoloAhmad AbdullahH Al HadiArtist: Muhammad Badruzzaman and Unaisa Tanzim2021Ami Atim BoleSelim SaniAbu Bakkar SiddiqueOver 88 million views on YouTubeTumi Kemon MuslmanRajib HasanTawhid JamimArtist: Sayed AhmadIshqe Nabi JindabadShah Iftekhar TarikH Al HadiArtist: Kalarab ShilpigoshthiO Batas Amay Tumi Niye Jao NaAinuddin Al AzadH Al HadiArtist: Abu RayhanBare Bare Bhabi EkaAbdul Kader HowladerH Al HadiArtist: Huzaifa IslamBiyer Gojol (Marriage Song)Tawhid JamilH Al HadiArtist: Tawhid Jamil and KalarabTumi Kemon Musalman (Shishu Konth’e)Rajib HasanH Al HadiArtist: Umair and Sayed AhmadAjob TakaKazi MarufMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Muhammad BadruzzamanNobir Rup’er AloBelal HosainH Al HadiArtist: Rifaat, Sifat, and ShawonPodma MeghnaAinuddin Al AzadH Al HadiArtist: Mahfuzul AlamEkdin Hobe LashAbdullah Al KafiH Al HadiArtist: Tawhid JamilOi Dur SimanayImtiaz MasrurH Al HadiArtist: Huzaifa IslamSedin’o Eman KoreBelal HosainH Al HadiArtist: Huzaifa Islam and Muhammad Badruzzaman2022Eto Bhalobasho Keno MalikAbdur Rahman TorfadarH Al HadiArtist: Qari Abu RayhanMoira Gele Fira AsenaRafiqul Islam TawhidMuhammad BadruzzamanActing: Misha SoudagarShon MusalmanRafiqul IslamH Al HadiArtist: Huzaifa IslamPorer Jaiga Porer JomiAbdul LatifH Al HadiArtist: Huzaifa Islam2023Alifun BaMuhammad BadruzzamanMuhammad BadruzzamanArtist: Muhammad Badruzzaman
Awards and recognition
YouTube Creator Awards: The Holy Tune YouTube channel has received the Silver Play Button, Gold Play Button and the Diamond Play Button from YouTube. Special Honor (2022): Holy Tune was awarded a special honor by the Bangladesh Deeni Seba Foundation for its contributions to the promotion and dissemination of Islamic music. The award was presented at an event honoring internationally awarded Hafiz at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center.
Government registration In April 2025, Kalarab Shilpigoshthi officially registered under the Department of Social Services of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of Bangladesh, as the "Shishu Kishor Sangskritik Songothon Kalarab." Its registration number is Dhaka-010090.
There have been media reports at various times regarding members joining or leaving the group. Additionally, in the context of classical scholarly differences of opinion in Islam regarding the use of musical instruments, Kalarab’s modern musical arrangements have occasionally sparked discussions.
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