Nizami Bandhu Nizami Qawwal | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Nizami Bandhu |
| Origin | Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi, India |
| Genres | Sufi, Qawwali, Bollywood |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonium, Tabla, Dholak, Keyboard |
| Years active | 1350-present |
| Labels | Folkroom Inc. |
| Members | Chand Nizami, Shadab Faridi Nizami, Sohrab Faridi Nizami |
| Past members | Mehmood Nizami, Ghulam Farid Nizami, Mushtaq Khan |
| Website | nizamibandhu |
Nizami Bandhu (Hindi: निजामी बंधु, Urdu: نظامی بندھو) are an Indian musical group composed of Ustad Chand Nizami, Shadab Faridi and Sohrab Faridi Nizami.[1][2]
They perform Qawaali written by the poet Amir Khusro in honour of Nizamuddin Auliya.[3][4]
Band gained fame after featured in song Kun Faya Kun directed by music director and composer A R Rahman from movie Rockstar in 2011 after that band was sung and featured in movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan where band seen performing at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah.
The families of the group members have sung at Indian shrines for centuries. In the Nineteenth century the families expanded their performances to events such as weddings, private mehfils, and movies.
In 2011, the current group appeared in the song Kun Fayakun in the film Rockstar, performing at the Nizamuddin Dargah, along with actor Ranbir Kapoor. In 2015 they appeared in the movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan which was directed by Kabir Khan, and performed the song "Aaj Rang Hai" which was written by poet Amir Khusro.[5] The group is directed and promoted by Akshay KR Singh.
1. Aashaq Khan from the year 1865 to 1946.
2. Mushtaq Khan from the year 1887 to 1965.
3. Mahmood Nizami from the year 1909 to 1992.
4. Ghulam Farid Nizami from the year 1965 to 2003.
