Jafar Husain Khan
1924 – 2002
Jaffar Hussain Nizami Qawwal (1924-2002) was born in Delhi, India. His family served at the dargah of Hazrat Nizam-ud-din Auliya as qawwals, so he performed there with his father Yawar Hussain Khan (late). After partition his family migrated to Pakistan. Jaffar Hussain Nizami was one of the founders of radio and television, where he served as a qawwal till his death. He served 47 years at the biggest dargah of the Chishti silsila in Pakistan — the dargah of Hazrat Baba Farid Gunj Shakar of Pakpattan — performing "rang" every year.
He was awarded several titles such as tooti-e-chishti, Khusro ragi, and mashaiq ragi. He was also a poet in Urdu, Hindi, and Purbi languages. He died at age 78, having taught his art to his sons Shakir Ali Nizami, Tahir Ali Nizami, and Mahir Ali Nizami. The three brothers can sing in Urdu, Persian, and Purbi languages. They have won many awards including the Ahmad Rushdi Award, Sabri Brothers Award, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Award. They were also awarded the title of tooti-nizam and have toured abroad.
Source
Qawwali Singing in Pakistan: Its Stylistic Diversity & Notable Exponents — Allaudin Chohan (Thesis / Dissertation)