Nizami Bandhu
Nizami Bandhu Qawwal (Hindi: निजामी बंधु क़व्वाल, Urdu: نظامی بندھو) are an Indian musical group composed of Ustad Chand Nizami, Shadab Faridi and Sohrab Faridi Nizami and are also known as the Nizami Brothers.[1][2] They perform Qawaali which was written by the poet Amir Khusro in honour of Nizamuddin Auliya.[3][4] In 2011, they appeared in the song Kun Fayakun in the film Rockstar, performing at the Nizamuddin Dargah, along with actor Ranbir Kapoor. In 2015 they also sang in the movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan which was directed by Kabir Khan and Nizami sung Aaj Rang Hai which was written by poet Amir Khusro.[5] Group is directed and promoted by Akshay KR Singh[6]
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Nizami Bandhu |
| Origin | Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi, India |
| Genres | Sufi, Qawwali, Bollywood |
| Instruments | Harmonium, Tabla, Dholak, Keyboard |
| Years active | 750 |
| Labels | We&Music |
| Website | nizamibandhu |
| Members | Chand Nizami, Shadab Faridi Nizami, Sohrab Faridi Nizami, Nazim Ahmed, Qaisar Ahmed, Zeeshan Khan, Ishtiyaq Ahmad |
| Past members | Mehmood Nizami, Ghulam Farid Nizami, Mushtaq Khan |
References
- "Qawwal singers Nizami Bandhu performed in Delhi - The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- BalconyTV. "NIZAMI BANDHU". Balcony TV.
- "A storm of fun and masti". Hindustan Times. 13 March 2013.
- Radyuhin, Vladimir (12 April 2012). "Indian cinema cultural fest begins in Moscow on Friday". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- "Ali Zafar visits Nizamuddin Dargah". The Times of India. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- "An evening of Sufi and Qawwali music in Bengaluru". The Hindu.
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