Band Members – Nizami Bandhu

  • Ustaad Chand Nizami – Lead Vocalist
  • Shadab Faridi Nizami – Vocals, Harmonium
  • Sohrab Faridi Nizami – Vocals, Tabla

NIZAMI BANDHU

Genre - Sufi, Qawwali, Bollywood
Instrument(s) - Harmonium, Tabla, Dholak, Keyboard

Background

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.
Their magical voice became world-famous after singing “Kun Faya Kun” for the movie Rockstar (A.R. Rahman + Imtiaz Ali).
They also gave life to songs like “Bhar Do Jholi Meri” in Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Their Qawwali music connects straight to the heart — powerful, soulful, and unforgettable.

Career Highlights

  • Featured in Bollywood songs like “Bhar Do Jholi Meri” (Bajrangi Bhaijaan).
  • Performed live at Coke Studio MTV with “Aaj Rang Hai”.
  • Toured globally at famous festivals like: World Sacred Spirit Festival ,Sufi Route Concert, ICCR Cultural Tours.
  • Featured in top media houses like Times of India, Rolling Stone India, and India Today.
  • Recognized as one of India’s strongest voices in Sufi and Qawwali music.

Media Coverage

The Hindustan Times:
“The Nizami brothers carry forward their 700-year-old tradition with the same devotion And spiritual power.”
The Statesman:
“Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is our root, our soul, and our music begins and ends there.”
India Today, Times of India, NDTV, and Rolling Stone India have all featured Chand Nizami’s work through interviews, festival reviews, and cultural retrospectives.

Festivals & Events

World Sacred Spirit Festival
Jahan-e-Khusrau Festival
Sufi Route Concert
ICCR Cultural Tours
Multiple Dargah Urs and Mahotsavs

Course Mentors - Nizami Bandhu

THE SHLOKA

Background

Shloka is famous for his unique style of hip hop rap songs, he blends hip hop rap with classical music melodic touch, this is why their fans like him so much. Musician begin in the year of 2014. First song ‘Garda Urega’ on his own channel after Hustle. A Hip Hop Artist from India. O Re Pita, Garda Urega, Bhaukal Hai, Kajra, Bombay Se Bihar Garwa Mo Sang, Alchemy RMX, Rap Karunga, Prashn are some of my creations.

Career Highlights

  •  Haji Springer, Epr Iyer, Shaashwat Pande, 5tricks Official, etc.
  • Performance at Social Nation, Jio Garden Mumbai & at Hustle Semi finale performance has been my most memorable performance.

NIKKHIL BERI

Background

Nikkhil Beri is a highly talented Singer, Composer, and Grammy-winning Mixing Engineer with over 17 years of experience in the music and audio industry.
His passion, creativity, and technical skills have made him one of India’s most respected names in both studio production and live sound engineering.

Nikkhil has not only released soulful Ghazal compositions but has also worked with top global artists across different genres.
His journey from founding his own studio to winning awards has inspired countless aspiring musicians and sound engineers.

At Dhvanikaar, students get a chance to learn directly from someone who lives and breathes music and sound.

Career Highlights

    • Singer and Composer of famous tracks: Satguru Tu Mukhda Na Modein, Sachcha Tera Naam, Vadhaiyaan Vadhaiyaan, Dar Te Tere, Hon Vadhaiyaan, Mera Aap Ki Kripa Se, Guruji Ghar

    • Grammy-winning Mixing Engineer with 17+ years of studio and live sound experience.

    • Founded his own world-class studio in 2007.

    • Worked with leading Indian and international artists across genres.

    • International touring experience with global acts and large-scale productions.

    • Passionate educator, mentoring the next generation of sound professionals.

Why It Matters for Dhvanikaar?

  • Learn music composition, mixing, and sound engineering from a Grammy-winner.

  • Understand both studio work and live stage sound.

  • Get inspired by real-world experiences from studio to international tours.

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AMRIT PAL SINGH

A very enthusiastic and have a very creative perspective, not only towards musician part but also towards every other situation which requires mindfulness. Working in the field of sound engineering since 2017 & throughout this D phase of over 7 years he created a band named ‘Alawiyya’ in which he performed as lead vocalist and sound engineer of the band, also throughout these years he has worked directly with many clubs and cafes for live sound handling.

He also handled the live mix for a band name, “Third eye’.

ACHIEVEMENTS

BPA - Music Production
MPA - Music Production

Formed a very successful sufi band named Alawiyya and performed on India’s finest stages. Trained more then Hundereds of students to work in music, advertisement, radio, etc industries. Organised a seminar that took place in Noida, on comparative studies between Indian and western music. Took a masterclass along side grammy winner. Sir Nikhil Beri.

PARADOX

Background

Paradox is the stage name of Tanishq Singh, an Indian rapper, lyricist, and music composer who has quickly made a name for himself in the music industry. He has released popular tracks like Pahel, Glitch, Zimmedaar, and Batein, and runs his own YouTube channel named Paradox. Jaadugar has 4.8 million views, Cowboy has 1.2 million views Gang Wale Munde has 5.3 million views on and Babam Bam has 2.7 million views on YouTube music channel.

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