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{{short description|Folk singer (1916 - 1990)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Tufail Niazi| birth_date = 1916
| name = Tufail Niazi| birth_date = 1916
| birth_place = [[Jallandhar]], [[Punjab, British India]]
| birth_place = Village Mander [[Jalandhar District|Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, British India]]
| death_date = {{death date|df=yes|1990|09|21}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|1990|09|21|1916}}
| death_place = [[Islamabad]], Pakistan
| death_place = [[Islamabad]], Pakistan

| occupation = [[Folk singer]]
| occupation = [[Folk singer]]
| credits = [[Radio Pakistan]] and [[Pakistani television]] artist
| background = solo_singer
| known_for = His sweet and husky voice with a wide range
| genre = [[Folk music|Folk]]
| awards = [[Pride of Performance]] Award by the [[President of Pakistan]] in 1982
}}
}}
'''Tufail Niazi''' ({{lang-ur|طفیل نیازی}}) (1916 – 21 September 1990) was a Pakistani [[folk singer]] whose songs include "Saada Chirryan Da Chamba Ae," "Akhiyaan Lagiyaan Jawaab Na Daindian," "Layee Beqadran Naal Yaari, Tay Tut Gai Tarak Karkey" and "Mein Nai Jana Kheriyan De Naal." He used to perform regularly on [[Pakistan Television]] ([[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]) and [[Radio Pakistan]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG-1xLyBhNw, Tufail Niazi being interviewed by the writer [[Mumtaz Mufti]] on YouTube, Retrieved 15 January 2016</ref>
'''Tufail Niazi''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], {{langx|ur|طفیل نیازی}}) (1916 – 21 September 1990) was a Pakistani [[folk singer]] whose songs include "Saada Chirryan Da Chamba Ae," "Akhiyaan Lagiyaan Jawaab Na Daindian," "Layee Beqadran Naal Yaari, Tay Tut Gai Tarak Karkey" and "Mein Nai Jana Kheriyan De Naal." He used to perform regularly on [[Pakistan Television]] ([[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]) and [[Radio Pakistan]].<ref name=cineplot>{{cite web|url=http://cineplot.com/music/tufail-niazi/ |title=Tufail Niazi profile |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101094018/http://cineplot.com/music/tufail-niazi/ |date=1 June 2010|archive-date=1 November 2011|website=Cineplot.com website|access-date=26 March 2022}}</ref><ref name=Tribune/>

== Early life ==
Tufail Niazi was born in 1916 at a Village (Mander) in [[Jalandhar District]], [[Punjab, British India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=A|first=Sheikh, M.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ol9C3lhd01QC&pg=PA257|title=Who's Who: Music in Pakistan|date=2012-04-26|publisher=Xlibris Corporation|isbn=978-1-4691-9159-1|language=en}}</ref><ref name=Tribune/> He was a disciple of Mian Wali Muhammad of [[Kapurthala State|Kapurthala]]<ref name=":0" /> and Pandit Amar Nath of [[Batala]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last=Kalra|first=Virinder S.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0HIeBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA143|title=Sacred and Secular Musics: A Postcolonial Approach|date=2014-11-20|publisher=Bloomsbury Publishing|isbn=978-1-4411-0045-0|language=en}}</ref> He also trained with his father Haji Rahim Baksh in [[Goindwal (Ludhiana West)|Goindwal]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last=Kalra|first=Virinder S.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0HIeBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA143|title=Sacred and Secular Musics: A Postcolonial Approach|date=2014-11-20|publisher=Bloomsbury Publishing|isbn=978-1-4411-0045-0|language=en}}</ref> He used to sing at Harballah Festival in his childhood. Tufail Niazi migrated to Pakistan after [[Partition of India]] in 1947. He ran a milk shop to make his ends meet until he got opportunity at [[Radio Pakistan]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=Tribune/>


== Radio and TV career ==
== Radio and TV career ==
Tufail Niazi was not a Niazi by caste. [[Aslam Azhar]], then [[Pakistan Television Corporation|PTV]]'s senior producer and managing director, gave him the name Tufail Niazi because Tufail had told him that his 'pir' (spiritual leader) was Pir Niaz Ali Shah. So do not be confused with his last name, he did not belong to [[Niazi]] tribe. After the introduction of TV in Pakistan in 1964, he often appeared on the national television as a performer. Soon afterwards, his popularity soared as a folk singer in Pakistan.<ref name=cineplot/><ref name=folkpunjab/><ref name=Tribune/>


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Before this, Tufail had been known simply as Tufail, [[Master Tufail]], Mian Tufail or Tufail Multani. Later, under ''Uxi Mufti'', he worked tirelessly to help set up and sustain the [[National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage]] ([[Lok Virsa]]) in [[Islamabad]], Pakistan. He travelled all over Pakistan to gather folk treasures.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=Dawn/><ref name=folkpunjab/><ref name=Tribune/>
Tufail soon became well known in the cultural circles of Multan, and his success persisted. He started singing for [[Radio Pakistan]] and on 26 November 1964, the day [[Pakistan Television]] was inaugurated at [[Lahore]], he was honoured to be the first [[folk singer]] to perform on-air that day. Tufail selected his famous song, "Laai beqadaran naal yaari te tut gai tarak kar ke," for this landmark performance.


==Awards and recognition==
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Tufail Niazi was not Niazi by caste. [[Aslam Azhar]], then PTV's senior producer and managing director, gave him the name Tufail Niazi because Tufail had told him that his peer was Pir Niaz Ali Shah. So do not confused with his last name, he was not belongs to famous [[Pushtun]] [[Niazi]] tribe. Before this, Tufail had been known simply as Tufail, Master Tufail, Mian Tufail or Tufail Multani. Later, under '''Uxi Mufti''', he worked tirelessly to help set up and sustain the [[National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage]] ([[Lok Virsa]]) in [[Islamabad]], Pakistan. He travelled all over Pakistan to gather folk treasures. In recognition of his work, Tufail Niazi received the Presidential [[Pride of Performance]] Award in 1982.<ref>http://folkpunjab.org/tufail-niazi/, Tufail Niazi on Folk Punjab website, Retrieved 6 February 2016</ref>
In recognition of his work, Tufail Niazi received the Presidential [[Pride of Performance]] Award in 1982.<ref name=folkpunjab>[https://folkpunjab.org/tufail-niazi/ Profile of Tufail Niazi on Folk Punjab website] Retrieved 27 March 2022</ref><ref name=cineplot/><ref name=Tribune/>


== Death and legacy==
== Death and legacy==
Tufail Niazi died on 21 September 1990 at [[Islamabad]], Pakistan.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=cineplot/><ref name=folkpunjab/>

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His two sons Javed and Babar Niazi have taken on their father's legacy and perform regularly on [[Pakistan Television]], in the same manner their father did.<ref name=Dawn/> Folk singer Tufail Niazi was paid rich tributes at a musical evening that was organised in his honour at the [[Pakistan National Council of the Arts]] (PNCA) on 30 May 2011.<ref name=Dawn>[https://www.dawn.com/news/633528/tributes-paid-to-tufail-niazi Tributes paid to Tufail Niazi] Dawn (newspaper), Published 1 June 2011, Retrieved 27 March 2022</ref><ref name=Tribune>[https://tribune.com.pk/story/961171/tribute-folk-singer-tufail-niazi-remembered Tribute: Folk singer Tufail Niazi remembered] The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 21 September 2015, Retrieved 27 March 2022</ref>
A stroke left Tufail debilitated and unable to perform. He died on 21 September 1990 and was buried near Islamabad. But, unlike many of his counterparts, Tufail Niazi led a comfortable life till he died.

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His two sons Javed and Babar Niazi have taken on their father's legacy and perform regularly on [[Pakistan Television]], in the same manner their father did.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5f03n8Fw8U, Tufail Niazi's sons Babar and Javed Niazi performance on YouTube, Retrieved 6 February 2016</ref> Renowned folk singer Tufail Niazi was paid rich tributes at a musical evening that was organised in his honour at the [[Pakistan National Council of the Arts]] (PNCA) on 30 May 2011.<ref>http://www.dawn.com/news/633528/tributes-paid-to-tufail-niazi, Tributes paid to Tufail Niazi, Dawn newspaper, published 1 June 2011, Retrieved 6 February 2016</ref>


== Musical style ==
== Musical style ==
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Tufail Niazi was a folk musician deeply influenced by classical forms.<ref name=folkpunjab/> His mastery of classical vocals, combined with a soulful melodic voice mesmerised audiences. The profound Punjabi [[Sufi]] elements in his storytelling, which was characteristic of his repertoire, together with his energetic singing while clothed in a [[Punjabi culture|Punjabi]] 'Lacha' and a silk 'Kurta', created the impression of a performer for whom art was inseparable from life. His singing was often intensely moving, as when he sang about the lives of [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] epic lovers, most notably [[Heer Ranjha]], richly evoking their anguish against the setting of a Punjabi rural social environment. Work of Tufail Niazi has been recreated in various TV music programmes and movies, both in Pakistan and India. In 1998, Tufail's song "Laai beqadaran naal yaari" was recreated in Indian movie [[Wajood (2018 film)|Wajood]] as "Tut gai tarak kar ke" by [[Anu Malik]], although his name remained uncredited. In 2006, Pakistani movie [[Majajan]] featured Tufail's "Ve tu naire naire wass ve" performed by Azra Jahan.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Riaz|first=Saad|date=2021-04-02|title=7 underrated Lollywood Punjabi songs you must listen to|url=https://galaxylollywood.com/2021/04/02/7-underrated-lollywood-punjabi-songs-you-must-listen-to/|access-date=2022-01-31|website=Galaxy Lollywood|language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2013, Asad Abbas paid tribute to Tufail Niazi by performing "Kade aa ve mahi gal lag ve", in [[Coke Studio (Pakistani season 6)|Coke Studio Season 6]] produced by [[Rohail Hyatt|Rohail Hayat]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Kade Aawe Mahi Gal Lag We - Mohammad Tufail Niazi - EMI Pakistan Originals|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2A198MQpnM|language=en|access-date=2022-01-31}}</ref> In 2014, when [[Strings (band)|Strings]] band opened their first season of [[Coke Studio (Pakistani season 7)|Coke Studio (season 7)]] as producers, they remade "Lai Beqadaraan Naal Yaari", performed by Tufail's sons as a tribute to the legend.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Episode 1 - Season 7 - Coke Studio Pakistan|url=https://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season7/episode1.html?WT.cl=1&WT.mn=Episode%201#&view=video3|access-date=2022-01-31|website=www.cokestudio.com.pk}}</ref> The same year, "Kheryaan De Naal" was also remade and performed by Tufail's sons (Niazi Brothers).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Episode 5 - Season 7 - Coke Studio Pakistan|url=https://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season7/episode5.html?WT.cl=1&WT.mn=Episode%20Five#&view=video2|access-date=2022-01-31|website=www.cokestudio.com.pk}}</ref>
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Tufail Niazi was a folk musician deeply influenced by classical forms. His mastery of classical vocals, combined with a soulful melodic voice mesmerised audiences. The profound Punjabi [[Sufi]] elements in his storytelling, which was characteristic of his repertoire, together with his energetic singing while clothed in a [[Punjabi culture|Punjabi]] 'Lacha' and a silk 'Kurta', created the impression of a performer for whom art was inseparable from life. His singing was often intensely moving, as when he sang about the lives of [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] epic lovers, most notably [[Heer Ranjha]], richly evoking their anguish against the setting of a Punjabi rural social environment.<ref>http://apnaorg.com/music/tufail/, Tufail Niazi folk songs on Academy of the Punjab in North America [APNA] website, Retrieved 6 February 2016</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

* [[Mai Bhaghi]]
* [[Mai Bhaghi]]
* [[Madam Noor Jahan]]
* [[Madam Noor Jahan]]
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Latest revision as of 07:54, 26 October 2024

Tufail Niazi
Born1916
Village Mander Jalandhar, Punjab, British India
Died21 September 1990(1990-09-21) (aged 73–74)
Islamabad, Pakistan
OccupationFolk singer
Known forHis sweet and husky voice with a wide range
Notable credit(s)Radio Pakistan and Pakistani television artist
AwardsPride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1982

Tufail Niazi (Punjabi, Urdu: طفیل نیازی) (1916 – 21 September 1990) was a Pakistani folk singer whose songs include "Saada Chirryan Da Chamba Ae," "Akhiyaan Lagiyaan Jawaab Na Daindian," "Layee Beqadran Naal Yaari, Tay Tut Gai Tarak Karkey" and "Mein Nai Jana Kheriyan De Naal." He used to perform regularly on Pakistan Television (PTV) and Radio Pakistan.[1][2]

Early life

[edit]

Tufail Niazi was born in 1916 at a Village (Mander) in Jalandhar District, Punjab, British India.[3][2] He was a disciple of Mian Wali Muhammad of Kapurthala[3] and Pandit Amar Nath of Batala.[4] He also trained with his father Haji Rahim Baksh in Goindwal.[3][4] He used to sing at Harballah Festival in his childhood. Tufail Niazi migrated to Pakistan after Partition of India in 1947. He ran a milk shop to make his ends meet until he got opportunity at Radio Pakistan.[4][2]

Radio and TV career

[edit]

Tufail Niazi was not a Niazi by caste. Aslam Azhar, then PTV's senior producer and managing director, gave him the name Tufail Niazi because Tufail had told him that his 'pir' (spiritual leader) was Pir Niaz Ali Shah. So do not be confused with his last name, he did not belong to Niazi tribe. After the introduction of TV in Pakistan in 1964, he often appeared on the national television as a performer. Soon afterwards, his popularity soared as a folk singer in Pakistan.[1][5][2]

Before this, Tufail had been known simply as Tufail, Master Tufail, Mian Tufail or Tufail Multani. Later, under Uxi Mufti, he worked tirelessly to help set up and sustain the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) in Islamabad, Pakistan. He travelled all over Pakistan to gather folk treasures.[3][6][5][2]

Awards and recognition

[edit]

In recognition of his work, Tufail Niazi received the Presidential Pride of Performance Award in 1982.[5][1][2]

Death and legacy

[edit]

Tufail Niazi died on 21 September 1990 at Islamabad, Pakistan.[3][1][5] His two sons Javed and Babar Niazi have taken on their father's legacy and perform regularly on Pakistan Television, in the same manner their father did.[6] Folk singer Tufail Niazi was paid rich tributes at a musical evening that was organised in his honour at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on 30 May 2011.[6][2]

Musical style

[edit]

Tufail Niazi was a folk musician deeply influenced by classical forms.[5] His mastery of classical vocals, combined with a soulful melodic voice mesmerised audiences. The profound Punjabi Sufi elements in his storytelling, which was characteristic of his repertoire, together with his energetic singing while clothed in a Punjabi 'Lacha' and a silk 'Kurta', created the impression of a performer for whom art was inseparable from life. His singing was often intensely moving, as when he sang about the lives of Punjabi epic lovers, most notably Heer Ranjha, richly evoking their anguish against the setting of a Punjabi rural social environment. Work of Tufail Niazi has been recreated in various TV music programmes and movies, both in Pakistan and India. In 1998, Tufail's song "Laai beqadaran naal yaari" was recreated in Indian movie Wajood as "Tut gai tarak kar ke" by Anu Malik, although his name remained uncredited. In 2006, Pakistani movie Majajan featured Tufail's "Ve tu naire naire wass ve" performed by Azra Jahan.[7]

In 2013, Asad Abbas paid tribute to Tufail Niazi by performing "Kade aa ve mahi gal lag ve", in Coke Studio Season 6 produced by Rohail Hayat.[8] In 2014, when Strings band opened their first season of Coke Studio (season 7) as producers, they remade "Lai Beqadaraan Naal Yaari", performed by Tufail's sons as a tribute to the legend.[9] The same year, "Kheryaan De Naal" was also remade and performed by Tufail's sons (Niazi Brothers).[10]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Tufail Niazi profile". Cineplot.com website. 1 June 2010. Archived from the original on 1 November 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Tribute: Folk singer Tufail Niazi remembered The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 21 September 2015, Retrieved 27 March 2022
  3. ^ a b c d e A, Sheikh, M. (26 April 2012). Who's Who: Music in Pakistan. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 978-1-4691-9159-1.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ a b c Kalra, Virinder S. (20 November 2014). Sacred and Secular Musics: A Postcolonial Approach. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4411-0045-0.
  5. ^ a b c d e Profile of Tufail Niazi on Folk Punjab website Retrieved 27 March 2022
  6. ^ a b c Tributes paid to Tufail Niazi Dawn (newspaper), Published 1 June 2011, Retrieved 27 March 2022
  7. ^ Riaz, Saad (2 April 2021). "7 underrated Lollywood Punjabi songs you must listen to". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  8. ^ Kade Aawe Mahi Gal Lag We - Mohammad Tufail Niazi - EMI Pakistan Originals, retrieved 31 January 2022
  9. ^ "Episode 1 - Season 7 - Coke Studio Pakistan". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Episode 5 - Season 7 - Coke Studio Pakistan". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
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