Shayan Chowdhury Arnob

Shayan Chowdhury Arnob is a Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, musician, and producer known for his contributions to indie folk and film scores. After forming the indie folk fusion band Bangla in 1998, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob quickly established himself as a multifaceted talent in the Bangladeshi music scene. The band held its first formal concert in Dhaka in October 1999, gaining early recognition. In 2002, Arnob’s exceptional Esraj performance at the ‘Benson and Hedges Star Search’ competition earned him the Award for Best Instrumentalist.

His significant impact on the music industry was further celebrated with the release of ‘Adhkhana Bhalo Chele, Adha Mostaan,’ a documentary biographical film detailing his musical career, in 2021. A major career highlight arrived in 2022 when Arnob served as the producer for the inaugural season of ‘Coke Studio Bangla,’ the highly anticipated Bangladeshi adaptation of the globally renowned ‘Coke Studio’ franchise, showcasing his leadership and production expertise on a national scale. Throughout his career, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has consistently demonstrated his versatility as a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and film composer, solidifying his position as a prominent and influential figure in South Asian music.