Top 10 Sufi Singers And Bands To Book For Your Indian Wedding Celebrations

In a country known for its rich and extraordinary music culture, we have been greatly blessed with a beautiful bouquet of some of the best Sufi singers the world has known.

Weddings and music go hand-in-hand. No wedding is complete without choreographed routines by extended family, friends and of course, the bride and groom. A DJ whose tunes one likes to shake their hips to, or some beautiful lilting performances by singers or musicians of Indian classical and western music.

When it comes to Sufi music, there’s usually a unanimous choice irrespective of any religion. It has a deep cultural tie with Desi weddings. Over the years, this soulful and soothing genre has been the highlight of many weddings. One often finds so many hummable songs mesmerizingly sung by famous Sufi artists that so very often flow out of popular Bollywood movies that have been such a rage.  Here are top 10 Sufi singers as follows :

Sabri Brothers

Having a number of mainstream Bollywood hit songs like ‘Pee Loon’, ‘Tumse Milke Dil Ka’, ‘Malang’ and much more, the Sabri Brothers have proved to be one of the finest Qawwali and Sufi maestros in the country. If you want your wedding or sangeet night to be filled with energetic Bollywood Qawwali, then Sabri Brothers are the right choice for you.

Bhavin Shastri

This Sufi vocalist is known to sing from his heart and soul. Bhavin Shastri believes that music is the only truth and love, peace and unity can be attained through Sufism. He was honored with the title of “Shahenshah-e-Sufism ” (the king of Sufi songs) in Gujarat for his dedication towards the genre. Shastri is known to perform at Indian as well as international weddings. He notably performed mesmerising Sufi melodies for guests with his surreal voice at a beautiful Bahrain wedding.

Nizami Bandhu

Nizami Bandhu are a Qawwali and Sufi trio. Ustad Chand Nizami and his nephews Shadab Faridi and Sohrab Faridi are famously known for appearing in the music video of ‘Kun Faya Kun’, in the Ranbir Kapoor starrer, Rockstar. They perform soulful Qawwali music at international events and weddings leaving the audiences wanting more!

Harshdeep Kaur

This young and talented Hindi and Punjabi singer’s voice is so soulful and heartfelt that she is famously known as ‘Sufi ki Sultana’. She was also the only Bollywood singer to perform at Deepika and Ranveer’s wedding in Italy. If you want a Sufi singer to bless your wedding with a deep and soothing music, Harshdeep Kaur is the right one for you!

Javed Ali

At the young age of eight, Javed Ali got the opportunity to become a discipline of the famous Ghazal singer Ghulam Ali and perform live with him. He rose to fame in the mainstream for his famous Bollywood song ‘Jashn-e-Bahara’ from Jodha Akbar and his feature alongside A.R Rahman in the hit Sufi number ‘Kun Faya Kun’ from Rockstar. Javed Ali has also worked with WeddingSutra Favorite – Cineyug Celebrations for the Umang Mumbai Police show. He was one of the performers at the star studded wedding reception of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal.

Adil Hussaini

WeddingSutra Favorite – Talent Management Company’s performer Adil Hussaini is an exceptionally talented Sufi singer. His voice reminds us of the subcontinent’s greatest Sufi singer to have ever existed – Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Hussaini has also had the privilege to train under him. If you plan on adding a Sufi night on your wedding event’s list, Adil Hussaini is the one you should go with!

Mame Khan

This Rajasthani folk artist’s mystical voice will send you on a transcending journey. His style mixes Sufi and Rajasthani Folk, evolving into something unique and magical. He offers the authenticity of Rajasthani Folk and a soulful vibe of traditional Sufi music. Mame Khan was spotted by a Bollywood composer while performing with his group at singer Ila Arun’s daughter’s wedding. He was soon introduced to Shankar Mahadevan and his Bollywood journey began. He was also one of the most celebrated performers at Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal’s wedding.

Warsi Brothers

Brothers Nazeer and Naseer Ahmed Khan Warsi hail from a family of musical legends. Their ancestors were singers in the Mughal Darbar. So, music is literally in their blood. These Hyderabadi brothers are a class apart in the genre and deliver impeccable performances all over the world.

Kailasa

This Sufi Rock fusion band was founded by none other than Kailash Kher himself. With their evergreen hit song ‘Teri Deewani’, they paved their way into our hearts. Kailasa’s voice is distinctly spellbinding and his riveting music is a blend of Indian Folk, Sufi and Western music. Their music is so entertaining and enlightening that it will have the audiences captivated for days to come in the wake of their performances. Last year, the band performed alongside Bollywood stars at one of the most lavish weddings in the country – the Gupta wedding in Auli.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Pakistani classical and Sufi singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan who succeeded his uncle, the late legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the Sufi and Qawwali genre, has been a musical legend for the past two decades. Being trained at a young age by his famous uncle, he has paved his way to perfection over time. He is known for his captivating performances at celebrity weddings and sangeets. He was notably the sangeet singer at Arjun Kapoor’s cousin Akshay Marwah’s wedding in Abu Dhabi. If you plan on having this maestro at your wedding, then you better start booking early!