Sufi Vocalist
Faizan Ilahi | Best Sufi & Qawwali Singer in Aligarh, India
"Where words end, the soul begins to sing."
"Ishq ki aag mein jal ke hi roshni milti hai..."
عشق کی آگ میں جل کے ہی روشنی ملتی ہے۔
About the Artist
A voice that channels the divine, a spirit steeped in the traditions of Aligarh.
Faizan Ilahi is a well-established Sufi Singer and Emerging Ghazal Maestro, captivating audiences with his soulful performances. With over ten years of experience in performing arts, his artistic journey is built on a solid foundation of rigorous training, holding a graduation and a Senior Diploma in Indian classical vocals.
Musical Lineage
Trained in Hindustani Classical Music under Ustad Mohsin Ali Khan (Bhindi Bazar Muradabad Gharana) and continues under Pt. Pradyuman Saxena (Agra Gharana).
Cultural Leadership
Founder of the AMU Sufi & Folk Traditional Music Club. Former Programme Director at Raag Mantra Music Foundation and Coordinator at the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Equestrian Excellence
A unique blend of artistic sensitivity and athletic discipline. Gold Medalist in Individual File Tent Pegging at the National Equestrian Championship.
"Each note is a conversation with the beloved, an offering from the depths of the heart."
Performs At:
Mehfil-e-Sama
Weddings (Nikah & Walima)
Qawwali Nights
Corporate Cultural Events
Mushaira & Festivals
Milestones & Contributions
A testament to a lifelong dedication to the preservation and promotion of culture.
A dedicated contributor to the promotion of Indian classical music and Sufi Qawwali. Authored a forthcoming book on Indian Classical Music in Urdu.
Successfully reintroduced orthodox Sufi Qawwali into the modern cultural landscape of AMU.
Represented the university prestigiously at NAAC, NBA, Convocation Day, Sir Syed Week, and international conferences, gracing stages at Vigyan Bhawan, Sri Ram Center, Ghalib Academy, and the India Islamic Center.
- •Performed at the 19th Bharat Rang Mahotsav organized by the National School of Drama.
- •Made the World's Largest Envelope with a core team, an achievement recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.
- •Pioneered the cultural trend of performing live Traditional Qawwali in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
- •Winner of 'Aligarh Idol' at the Aligarh District level in 2007.
- •Performed in Agra at the prestigious Taj Mahotsav, organized by the UP Government.
- •Sur 2019 (National/Intervarsity singing competition) by UHMC, CEC, AMU - Aligarh.
- •Annual Cultural Fest of Jamia Millia Islamia at Ansari Auditorium, JMI - New Delhi.
- •Raag - The Young Voice of Aligarh, by Red Chillies Events.
- •Cultural Fest 2018 at IIMT Aligarh.
- •Aura 2019 by Women's College Student Union, AMU.
- •Bazm-e-Viqar at V.M. Hall, AMU.
- •Mehfil-e-Rang-e-Chaman at Aftab Hall, AMU.
- •Alfaz 6.0 & 7.0 at Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall, AMU.
- •Lil Champs by UHMC, CEC, AMU.
A Legacy of Sufi & Qawwali Performances
A journey marked by hundreds of performances, each a unique expression of spiritual love.
500+
Performances
50+
Years on Stage
20+
Cities Performed In
20,000+
Souls Touched
Sufi & Qawwali Gallery
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Video Gallery (Reels)
Photo Gallery
Live Performance
Sufi Mehfil
Backstage Moments
Live Performance
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Sufi Mehfil
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Sufi Mehfil
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Sufi Mehfil
Sufi Music for Your Occasion
Faizan's performances are tailored to create a divine atmosphere for a variety of gatherings.
Words from the Listeners
The hearts touched by the resonance of Sufi Kalam.
Faizan's voice is not of this world. It was the soul of our wedding ceremony. Truly a divine experience.
Ahmad Raza
Wedding, Lucknow 2023
The Mehfil-e-Sama was absolutely mesmerizing. Our guests were transported to another realm. Unforgettable.
Fatima Khan
Private Mehfil, Delhi 2024
Our corporate event needed a touch of class and culture. Faizan Ilahi delivered beyond all expectations. Our international clients were captivated.
Sunita Sharma
Corporate Event, Gurugram 2024
Sufi & Qawwali Repertoire
A diverse repertoire spanning the rich landscape of Sufi and devotional poetry.
Original Compositions
Hum Dekhenge
Kalaam By Faiz Ahmad Faiz
Music Arrangement and Recorded at Studio.
Yaron Ke Bin
An Original Composition
Composition, Arrangement of music and Recorded at Bluetone Studio.
Kalam of the Month
Mann Kunto Maula
A timeless Manqabat by Amir Khusrau
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Accompanied By Masters
Sharing the stage with leading virtuosos of Indian classical and contemporary music.
Azeem Ahmad Alvi
International Sitar Player (Delhi Gharana)
Sameer Ahmad
International Sarangi Player (Lucknow Gharana)
Hafeez Ahmad Khan
International Tabla Player (Delhi Gharana)
Pandit Pradyuman Saxena
International Tabla Player (Agra Gharana)
Sam Haldar
Lead Guitarist in T-Series & Mix Tape (Mumbai)
As Featured In
Local Gazette
UP Today
Sufi Soul Magazine
Radio City
Aligarh Times
Connect with Faizan
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