Nizami Bandhu

Nizami Bandhu
Left to right: Shadab Faridi Nizami, Chand Nizami and Sohrab Faridi Nizami
Background information
Native name Nizami Brothers, Nizami Qawwal
Origin Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi, India
Genres Sufi, Qawwali, Bollywood
Instruments Harmonium, Tabla, Dholak, Keyboard
Years active 750
Labels We&Music
Website nizamibandhu.com
Past members Mehmood Nizami, Ghulam Farid Nizami

Nizami Bandhu Qawwal (Hindi: निजामी बंधु क़व्वाल, Urdu: نظامی برادران‬‎) has a 700-year old rich legacy which they have upheld through centuries of dedication and tireless striving to perfection. They embraced Qawwali, 7 centuries back and since then, have contributed to the growth of this soulful genre of Sufism taking it to greater heights and securing its firm ground in the forum of world music. The Nizami Bandhu hails from the legendary and lustrous Sikandra Gharana which has produced some of the finest gems of Qawwali singers over the ages, best known for their versatility and serenity that have reflected in their songs. The responsibility of carrying the legacy forward is presently being shouldered by Ustad Chand Nizami, Shadab Faridi Nizami and Sohrab Faridi Nizami. They are also known as the Nizami Brothers.[1][2].Group is exclusively managed by Akshay KR Singh

Legacy

The Nizami Bandhu belong to a family that are the descendants of court singers of the Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya for several centuries.[3]The beauty of Sufism lies in the translation of poetry into music, which not only makes up for an enriching experience for the listeners, but also lets them embark on a journey of soul searching. Such is the beauty of sa’ma’ another name for music in Sufi. The Sikandra Gharana has an overwhelming historic legacy, with the singers participating in various musical events at the Dargah of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya as court singers. They are known to perform Qawaali which was written by the famous poet Amir Khusro himself in honour of Hazrat Nizamuddin. Late Ustad Mehmood Nizami was one of the finest singers this Gharana has produced, which earned him the accolade of Sultan Ragi from the first president of independent India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Such is the grandeur and magnificence of this Gharana that its singers achieved heights of musical accomplishments taking forward the legacy to even greater heights. Late Ustad Ghulam Farid Nizami, another impeccably talented Sufi singer hailing from this gharana took it on his stride to take Indian culture and tradition to a wider audience through Qawaali, Shayaris, poems, Ghazals, and Bhajans. They perform all over the world and cultural events.[4][5] In 2011, they appeared in the song "Kun Faya kun" in film Rockstar, performing at the Nizamuddin Dargah, along with actor Ranbir Kapoor. In 2015 they also sang in Salman Khan starer movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan which was directed by Kabir Khan Nizami sung Aaj Rang Hai which was written by poet Amir Khusro.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Qawwal singers Nizami Bandhu performed in Delhi - The Times of India". The Times Of India.
  2. ↑ BalconyTV. "NIZAMI BANDHU". Balcony TV.
  3. ↑ http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/qatar/127236-indian-embassy-to-host-cultural-extravaganza.html. Retrieved 24 April 2014. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Art/A-storm-of-fun-and-masti/Article1-1025810.aspx
  5. ↑ Radyuhin, Vladimir (2012-04-12). "Indian cinema cultural fest begins in Moscow on Friday". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  6. ↑ "Ali Zafar visits Nizamuddin Dargah". The Times of India. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2013.



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