Child Bride

Child Bride is a qawwali-infused track performed by Pakistani vocalist Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The composition appears as the seventh track on the album Bandit Queen, Vol. 51, released on January 1, 1995 under the label Oriental Star Agencies Ltd. The album was issued in digital media format, though physical releases may have accompanied the original distribution.

The track spans 3 minutes and 8 seconds. Khan’s rendition blends traditional Sufi vocal techniques with thematic elements that align with the album’s broader narrative context. Bandit Queen, Vol. 51 forms part of a series of soundtracks associated with the 1994 biographical film Bandit Queen, directed by Shekhar Kapur. The film’s music draws from North Indian classical and folk traditions, with Khan contributing multiple vocal pieces.

No additional production credits, lyricists, or accompanying instrumentalists are documented in the available context. The track’s lyrical content and specific raga framework remain unconfirmed in public records. Oriental Star Agencies Ltd., the releasing label, specialized in South Asian classical, devotional, and film music during the 1980s and 1990s, frequently collaborating with Khan for international distributions.

The album’s reception and commercial performance are not detailed in the provided information. Khan’s work on Bandit Queen, Vol. 51 reflects his broader influence in adapting qawwali to cinematic contexts, a practice he pursued in parallel to his traditional concert performances and studio recordings.