Nizami Bandhu
Nizami Bandhu Nizami Qawwal | |
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 Nizami Bandhu and Salman Khan during shoot of Bajrangi Bhaijaan Left to right: Shadab Faridi Nizami, Chand Nizami and | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Nizami Brothers |
| Origin | Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi, India |
| Genres | Sufi, Qawwali, Bollywood |
| Instruments | Harmonium, Tabla, Dholak, Keyboard |
| Years active | 1350-Present |
| Labels | We And Music, Folkroom |
| Associated acts | Hans Raj Hans, Wadali Brothers, Gurdas Maan, Sabri Brothers, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Faiz Ali Faiz, Abida Parveen |
| Website | nizamibandhu |
| Members | Chand Nizami, Shadab Faridi Nizami, , Nazim Ahmed, Qaisar Ahmed, Zeeshan Khan, Ishtiyaq Ahmad |
| Past members | Mehmood Nizami, Ghulam Farid Nizami, Mushtaq Khan |
Nizami Bandhu (Hindi: निजामी बंधु, Urdu: نظامی بندھو) are an Indian musical group composed of Ustad Chand Nizami, Shadab Faridi and and are also known as the Nizami Brothers.[1][2] They perform Qawaali written by the poet Amir Khusro in honour of Nizamuddin Auliya.[3][4][5]
Filmography[]
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.
History[]
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.[6] The group is directed and promoted by .
Past Members[]
(1865-1946)
(1887-1965)
(1909-1992)
(1965-2003)
References[]
- ^ "Qawwal singers Nizami Bandhu performed in Delhi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 June 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "An evening of Sufi and Qawwali music in Bengaluru". The Hindu.
- ^ "Ali Zafar visits Nizamuddin Dargah". The Times of India. 24 February 2012. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
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