A resident of Jalangi block in Murshidabad district in West Bengal, Chhote Golam Fakir is one of the most talented and popular contemporary Bangla Qawwali singers. Gifted with a baritone voice, Chhote Golam was initially trained by his father Fakir Alimuddin Mondal. Subsequently, he was introduced to Bangla Qawwali by his Guru Abdur Rashid Sarkar of Bangladesh. Chhote Golam and his team have performed across India, including New Delhi, Goa and Bangalore. His songs also feature in numerous music albums, including ‘Bangla Qawwali’ and ‘Compilation of Baul songs’.