Bari Nizami
Bari Nizami | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Shekh Muhammad Shaghir |
| Born | December 26, 1937 Gojra (now Toba Tek Singh District), British Punjab |
| Origin | Faisalabad, West Punjab (Pakistan) |
| Died | 1998 (aged 60–61) Faisalabad |
| Genres | Qawwali, Folk |
| Occupation | Songwriter/Lyricist |
Bari Nizami (Punjabi: ਬਰੀ ਨਿਜ਼ਾਮੀ) was a noted lyricist from West Punjab (Pakistani Punjab). [1] Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi, Noor Jehan and Ghulam Ali sang his qawwalis and songs.
Life
Barri Nizami (Birth Name Sheikh Muhammad Saghir S/O Sheikh Ghulam Muhammad) was born on December 26, 1937 in Gojra in British Punjab.[1] Gojra now falls under Toba Tek Singh District of West Punjab (Pakistani Punjab).
He became friends with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
He died on 14 May 1998 due to lack of treatment[clarification needed], as he was very poor.[2]
Book
His poetry published by a journalist jamil Siraj, Book Name " QADRAAN
References
- ^ a b Dum Mast Mast Qalander Fame Poet Bari Nizami Geo TV Report (in Urdu). YouTube. May 15, 2012.
Geo TV report on the 14th death anniversary
- ^ http://www.bio-bibliography.com/authors/view/7157/