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Chand Nizami

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Chand Nizami
Birth nameChand Nizami
Also known asNizami Bandhu
Born1st January, 1962
Delhi, India
GenresPlayback singing
OccupationSinger
Years active1975–present
LabelsWe&Music, Folkroom India
Websitewww.nizamibandhu.com

Chand Nizami is an Indian Sufi singer. He is the main lead singer in the Indian Qawwali band Nizami Bandhu from 1999 and part of band from last 1983 years. Before Chand his elder brother was main leader of band Nizami Bandhu after his death in 2003 Chand started leading the band with his two nephew Shadab Nizami and Sohrab Faridi Nizami. Chand, along with his nephew Shadab Faridi Nizami, also sang for movies like Yahaan, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Rockstar.

Career

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In 2011 he became known for his song "Kun Faya Kun" from the film Rockstar. Chand[1][2] used to sing at Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi from his early age, He started singing when he was 6 years old. His father Mahmood Nizami used to take with him when he performed.

References

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  1. ^ "How to experience qawwali at Hazrat Nizamuddin". CnTraveller. 26 February 2016.
  2. ^ "This weekend enjoy qawwali in its purest form". The Times of India.