Altaf Raja

Altaf Raja is an Indian singer.[1] Born to professional Qawwals, Raja began musical training at the age of 18. After his voice training, he began winning awards at various competitions. In 1997, Venus gave him the much-deserved break and Altaf made history with his debut album Tum To Thehre Pardesi.[2] Since then, he has released at least seven albums. He has also been linked with the Asian Academy of Film & Television. His songs are popular for both their lyrics and for his unique voice.

Contents

Albums

  1. Tum To Thehre Pardesi
  2. Aaj Ki Raat Na Ja Pardesi
  3. Shapath
  4. Yamraaj
  5. Tirchi Topiwale
  6. Keemat
  7. Mujhe Apna Bana Lo
  8. Do Dil Haare
  9. Dil Ke Tukde Hazaar Hue
  10. Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilwala
  11. Company
  12. Ek Dard Sabhi Ko Hota Hai
  13. Taaza Hawa Lete Hain
  14. Koi Patthar Se Na Mare
  15. Harjaiie
  16. Awara Hawa Ka Jhonka Hoon

Movies as playback singer

  1. Madholal: Keep Walking (2010)
  2. Toonpur Ka Superhero (2010)
  3. Market (2003)
  4. Company (2002)
  5. Benaam (1999)
  6. Mother (1999)
  7. Pardesi Babu (1998)
  8. Keemat: They Are Back (1998)
  9. Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
  10. Harjai (2007)
  11. Chandaal (1998)

Movies as composer

  1. Dukaan: Pila House (2004)
  2. Market (2003)
  3. Dus (1997 film)

Movie appearances

  1. Mother (1999)
  2. Yamraaj (1998)
  3. Shapath (1997)

References

  1. ^ "Altaf Raja and Kainaaz back with Malaamal". IndiaGlitz. 26 October 2006. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/26357.html. Retrieved 14 August 2011. 
  2. ^ Pillai, Varsha (21 April 2006). "Altaf Raja goes the hip-hop way". CNN-IBN. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/altaf_raja_goes_the_hiphop_way/8520-8.html. Retrieved 2011-08-15. 

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