Tufail Niazi

Tufail Niazi (Punjabi, ) (1916 – 21 September 1990) was a Pakistani, Pujabi folk singer whose well-known 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.

He was a disciple of Mian Wali Muhammad of Kapurthala He also trained with his father Haji Rahim Baksh in Goindwal.

Musical style Tufail Niazi was a folk musician deeply influenced by classical forms.

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. 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. The same year, "Kheryaan De Naal" was also remade and performed by Tufail's sons (Niazi Brothers).