Qawwals of Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi — carrying a seven-hundred-year tradition of Sufi music into its thirty-second generation.
Songs: Kun Faya Kun, Aaj Rang Hai. Films: Yahaan, Rockstar, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Kalank, Sarfira.
Carrying forward a rich musical heritage, our family is devoted to the timeless art of Qawwali. Through soulful compositions and powerful performances, we aim to connect hearts, celebrate culture, and keep this beautiful tradition alive for generations to come.
Learn MoreNizami Bandhu trace their lineage to the court singers of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and the fabled Qawwal Bachche of Amir Khusrau, the 13th-century poet who shaped qawwali itself. Originally of the Sikandra gharana, the family settled in Delhi nearly seven centuries ago and has sung at the Nizamuddin Dargah ever since.
The group was originally formed by Ustad Chand Nizami and his father. Their journey began with a tour of Paris in 1975, opening an international chapter in the family's musical tradition.
Brothers Gulfam Nizami and Gulkhan Nizami carry this tradition forward — the thirty-second generation of a family that has never stopped singing. Audiences know the group as Nizami Bandhu and as the voices of “Kun Faya Kun” from Rockstar.
Lead vocals · Harmonium
A voice of warmth, depth, and soaring expression, Gulfam Nizami celebrates the soul of qawwali. His singing brings poetry into vivid focus, inviting listeners into the beauty of every verse and the uplifting spirit of the mehfil.
Meet the artist
Lead vocals · Harmonium
With vibrant energy and heartfelt expression, Gulkhan Nizami celebrates the power of voices coming together. Alongside Gulfam, he brings the call-and-response of qawwali to life — a musical conversation rich in poetry, feeling, and shared joy.
Meet the artistFirst film appearance
The journey into cinema began with Shoojit Sircar's debut feature.
Kun Faya Kun · A.R. Rahman
Shot inside the dargah with Ranbir Kapoor — the song that gave the voices a face.
Aaj Rang Hai
A blockbuster that carried qawwali to audiences across India and Pakistan.
Featured performance
A century-spanning period drama carries the tradition on screen.
Featured performance
The Akshay Kumar starrer brings qawwali to the heart of mainstream cinema.
A cinematic encounter between an enduring sacred phrase and contemporary film music.
It is our honour and privilege to introduce Nizami Bandhu Youth, featuring Gulkhan Nizami, Gulfam Nizami, and Kamran Nizami, the talented sons of the legendary Qawwali maestro Ustad Chand Nizami Ji.
Carrying forward their family's prestigious musical legacy, these three artists represent a new generation of Sufi Qawwali performers. They beautifully blend the soulful essence of traditional Sufi Qawwali with contemporary musical styles, creating a captivating experience that connects the richness of tradition with the energy of modern music.
Pioneering a new direction in Sufi music, Nizami Bandhu Youth proudly introduce what they present as India's first live Techno-Electro Qawwali concept — an innovative fusion of authentic Qawwali vocals, electronic beats, and EDM-inspired rhythms, performed live to create a powerful and unforgettable musical experience.
Their vision is to preserve the spiritual depth, authenticity, and cultural heritage of traditional Qawwali while introducing this timeless art form to younger generations and audiences across the world through creativity, innovation, and a contemporary musical approach.
With immense respect for their roots and a passion for musical evolution, Gulkhan Nizami, Gulfam Nizami, and Kamran Nizami continue to honour their father's remarkable legacy while establishing their own distinctive identity in the world of Sufi music.
We are delighted to present Nizami Bandhu Youth — where the timeless soul of Sufi Qawwali meets the rhythm and energy of the future.
The expressive voice of qawwali meets the pulse of electronic music.
Techno Qawwali describes a fusion approach that combines qawwali-inspired singing and melodies with electronic beats, synthesizers, and contemporary production. Arrangements can draw on dance music, using repeated rhythms and layered sounds to give the vocals a new musical setting.
The result offers a different way to encounter qawwali's poetry and energy, connecting a traditional sound with contemporary listening spaces.
Explore an example of qawwali & electronic fusion ↗چھاپ تلک سب چھینی
Public-domain poetry, careful transliteration, meaning and historical context — with debated attributions identified as such.
محفل سماع
World stages, festivals, weddings, corporate evenings and private mehfils — performed with the grace of a seven-century court tradition, in India and across the globe.
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