Nizami Bandhu (, ) are an Indian musical group composed of Shadab Faridi and Sohrab Faridi Nizami.
The group is widely known for their performances at hazrat nizamuddin dargah, scheduled to be performed on every thursday.
They perform Qawaali written by the poet Amir Khusro in honour of Nizamuddin Auliya.
Discography + Selected Discography Year Song Album/Film 2005 Kahoon Kaise Sakhi Yahaan 2005 Ajmer Wale Khwaja Yahaan 2011 Kun Faya Kun Rockstar 2015 Aaj Rang Hai Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2021 Khawaja Mere Khwaja (Live) Single
Filmography The band gained fame after being featured in the song Kun Faaya Kun directed by music director and composer A R Rahman from movie Rockstar in 2011. Following that the band has sung and featured in the movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan wherein the band is 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.
Past qawwals in this tradition 1. Aashaq Khan from the year 1865 to 1946.
2. Mushtaq Khan Nizami 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.
References
External links Official Website