| Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | |
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at the launch of his album Charkha. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
| Born | 1974, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Origin | Pakistan |
| Genres | Lollywood playback, Bollywood playback, Qawwali |
| Occupations | Vocalist, Musician, Recording artist |
| Instruments | Harmonium |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (born 1974) is a Pakistani musician, and primarily a singer of Qawwali, a devotional music of the Sufis. He is the nephew of the late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.[1] In addition to Qawwali, he also performs ghazals and other light music. He has toured extensively and performed in Pakistan, India, United Kingdom and all around the world.
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Rahat was born in 1974 in Faisalabad, Punjab (Pakistan)[1] into a family of traditional musicians. The son of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, he was trained by his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the art of classical music and Qawwali.[2]
Rahat's first public performance was at the age of ten or eleven, when he toured the U.K. with his uncle in 1985, and performed solo songs in addition to singing with the Qawwali party.[3] At a concert in Birmingham on July 27, 1985, he performed the solo ghazal, Mukh Tera Sohneya Sharab Nalon Changa Ae. At a concert at the Harrow Leisure Centre in 1985, he performed the solo song, Gin Gin Taare Lang Gaiyaan Rattaan.
Paap (2004), featuring the hit song, Mann Ki Lagan, marked his debut as a Bollywood playback singer. He has become popular in India because of his Bollywood film songs.[4]
In 2010, he won "Best International Act" at the UK Asian Music Awards (UK AMAs).[5]
In a subordinate role with his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, working in collaboration with Eddie Vedder, of the American rock band, Pearl Jam, Rahat contributed to the soundtrack of the 1995 Hollywood film, Dead Man Walking.
In 2002, he worked on the soundtrack of The Four Feathers in collaboration with the American composer of orchestral and film music, James Horner.[6] Also in 2002, Rahat guested with The Derek Trucks Band on the song Maki Madni for Trucks' album, Joyful Noise.
More recently, his vocals were featured on the soundtrack of Mel Gibson's Apocalypto.
His recent works include Pakistani nationalistic songs such as Dharti Dharti and Hum Pakistan, and songs from Bollywood films.
Rahat judged the show, Chhote Ustaad 2 alongside Sonu Nigam.
He was also one of the judges on the singing reality show Junoon - Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka, premièred on NDTV Imagine in 2008.[7]
On Sunday, 13 February 2011, as he was on his way back to Pakistan after attending concerts and award functions in India,[8] Rahat was detained at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi by officers . The release followed what were described as "frantic efforts" by Pakistani officials to secure his release: "Pakistan foreign secretary Salman Bashir called Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Sharat Sabharwal and discussed the matter around midnight on Sunday."[8]
On 7 May 2011, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan narrowly escaped death when his Indian manager Chitresh Srivastava was killed in a car accident while traveling from Detroit to Chicago for a show. The car Chitresh Srivastava was traveling in crashed and flipped several times, killing him and injuring four passengers. The accident occurred on the highway in Emmett Township on Interstate 94 in Michigan. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was not in the car that crashed, but on a bus with the rest of his troupe. "He was supposed to be in the car, but for some reason he got on the bus with the rest of the band," said Bhavesh Patel, the organizer of the show.[9]
| No. | Song |
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| 1 | Dharti Dharti |
| 2 | Hum Pakistan |
| 3 | Aman Ki Asha |
| Year | Album |
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| - | Tasveer - Vol. 11 |
| - | Bulbul Ko Phool |
| - | Jinan De Mahi Door Vasde |
| - | Maa Aur Dhee - Vol.13 |
| - | Taar Meri Berhi - Vol.5 |
| - | Aankh Se Aankh Milao - Vol.9 |
| - | Kabbe Wali Gali Vich Yaar Da Mukaan - Vol.7 |
| - | Pilade Saqia - Vol.2 |
| - | Ali Maula Ali - Vol.3 |
| - | Sufiana Qalaam - Vol. 14 |
| - | Raba Mera Yaar Morh De - Vol.10 |
| - | Meri Tauba Karo Qabool - Vol.15 |
| - | Saher Qareeb Hai - Vol.17 |
| - | Sher-e-Khuda - Vol.22 |
| - | Jashan-e-Eid Milad Al Nabi - Vol.21 |
| - | Best of Khan - Vol.12 |
| - | Best of Khan (Part 2) - Vol.6 |
| - | Pardesia 2 - Vol.20 |
| - | Mighty King - Vol.23 |
| - | Cry For You - Vol. 1 |
| - | Voices From Above - Vol. 4 |
| - | Maine Bottle Se Karni Hai Shadi - Vol.8 |
| - | Maah Jaanda Hoyaa - Vol.4 |
| - | Aakhan Hijr Tere Ne Laaliyaan - Vol.5 |
| - | Ishq Ankhiyon Cho Nindraan - Vol.9 |
| - | Shahsawar-e-Karbala - Vol.6 |
| - | Best Hits Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
| - | Janasheen - Vol.1 |
| - | Janasheen - Vol.2 |
| - | Janasheen - Vol.3 |
| - | Janasheen - Vol.4 |
| - | Janasheen - Vol.5 |
| - | Rut Sawan Ki |
| - | Sanu Rog Laun Waleya |
| 2001 | Rahat |
| - | Aankh Se Ankh Milao |
| - | Pardesiya |
| 2007 | Charkha |
| 2009 | Remembering Nusrat: Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Memorial Concert |
| 2009 | Nazrana-e-Aqeedat |
| 2009 | Koi Umeed |
| 2010 | Remembering Alama Iqbal |
| 2010 | Remembering Mirza Ghalib |
| 2011 | Kinna Sohna Artist : Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Michael Brook |
| 2011 | RFAK Sessions Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Tarli Digital |
| Year | Album |
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| 2010 | Rahat - The Very Best of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Sony, India) |
| 2010 | Forever... Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (T-Series, India) |
| 2010 | Bhanwar - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Others (T-Series, India) |
| 2010 | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan - The Best of Bollywood & More (Times Music, India) |
| Serial | Song |
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| Thori Si Wafaa Chahiye | Thori Si Wafaa Chahiye |
| Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin | Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin |
| Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Meri Zaat |
| Bharday Jholy | Bharday Jholy |
| Anokha Bandan | Bewafa |
| Kaisa Yeh Junoon | Kaisa Yeh Junoon |
| Jhumka Jaan | Zindagi Ishq Hai |
| Chuban | Ishq Bhi Hai Chuban |
| Noor Bano | Baat Kar Le |
| Talluq | Tumse Hai Talluk |
| Chein Aye Na | Chein Aye Na |
| Ishq Junoon Deewangi | Ishq Junoon Deewangi |
| Ijazat | Ijazat |
| Bahu Rani | Mann Bawra Lage Na Kaheen |
| Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale | Main Sitara Subh-e-Umeed Ka |
| Ankh Salamat Andhey log | Koi Diya |
| Wilco | Dharti |
| Phir Kab Milo Gay | Phir Kab Milo Gay |
| Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Zindagi Dhoop |
| Zard Patay Sa Yeh Dil | Dil Mera Chotti Si Kuttiyya |
| Bus Ik Tera Intizar | Bus Ik Tera Intizar |
| Kaisi Yeh Agan | Kaisi Yeh Agan |
| Ik yaad Hai | Ik yaad Hai k |
| Marey Charagar | Marey Charagar |
| Kuch pyar ka pagal pan | Kuch pyar ka pagal pan bhi tha |
| Jal pari | chand mah |
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
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| 1997 | Mard Jeenay Nahi Detay | Kisi Roz Milo Hamein Shaam Dhaley | |
| 1998 | Harjaai | Tere Yaad Verdaya Paindey Hain |
Also played guest performance |
| 1999 | Pal Do Pal | Pal Do Pal Hain Pyar Ke |
Music composed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |
| 2010 | Virsa | Mein Tenu Samjhawan | |
| 2011 | Khamosh Raho | Tere Honton Ko Salaam Ishq Mein Jeena Khamosh Raho |
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| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Rabba Mera | |
| 2011 | Bhai Log | Gunahgaar Hain Hum | |
| 2011 | Gidh | - | |
| 2012 | Tamanna | Koi Dil Mein | |
| 2012 | Ishq Khuda |
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
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| 2003 | Paap | Laal (Alaap) Mann Ki Lagan |
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| 2004 | Ishq Qayamt | Maine Use Dekha Hai Kisi Roz Milo Hamein Shaam Dhaley |
Latter song taken from Lollywood film Mard Jeenay Nahi detay |
| 2005 | Kalyug | Jiya Dhadak Dhadak | |
| 2006 | Omkara | Naina | |
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Bol Na Halke Halke | |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Jag Soona Soona Lage | |
| 2007 | Namaste London | Main Jahaan Rahoon | |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle | O Re Piya |
Also used in Malaysian movie, Talentime |
| 2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Teri Ore | |
| 2008 | Haal–e–dil | Haal-E-Dil | |
| 2008 | Woodstock Villa | Koi Chala Ja Raha Hai | |
| 2008 | Dil Kabaddi | Zindagi Ye |
Special appearance |
| 2009 | Aasma: The Sky Is the Limit | Man Bawra | |
| 2009 | Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | Rabba | |
| 2009 | Billu Barber | Jahoon Kahan | |
| 2009 | Love Aaj Kal | Ajj Din Chadheya |
Winner Star Screen Award for Best Male Playback (2010) |
| 2009 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Aankhon Mein Kyon Sapne Bhaye Hain |
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| 2009 | Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | |
| 2009 | London Dreams | Khwab Jo | |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Rishte Nate | |
| 2010 | Veer | Surili Akhiyon Wale & Surili Akhiyon Wale (duet) | |
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | Sajda |
Winner Mirchi Music Awards Best song In Sufi Tradition (2011) |
| 2010 | Ishqiya | Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji |
Winner Star Screen Award for Best Male Playback (2011) Winner Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer (2011) |
| 2010 | Toh Baat Pakki! | Phir Se | |
| 2010 | Lahore | Ore Bande | |
| 2010 | Badmaash Company | Fakeera | |
| 2010 | Virsa | Mein Tenu Samjhawan | |
| 2010 | I Hate Luv Storys | Bahara Bahara (Chill Version) |
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| 2010 | Milenge Milenge | Ishq Ki Gali | |
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Tum Jo Aaye Tum Jo Aaye (reprise) |
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| 2010 | We Are Family | Ankhon Mein Neendein | |
| 2010 | Dabangg | Tere Mast Mast Do Nain |
Winner BIG Star Entertainment Awards Best Singer (2010) Winner Mirchi Music Awards Best Male Vocalist (2011) Winner 2011 IIFA Awards Best Male Vocalist (2011) Winner Apsara Award for Best Playback Singer (2011) |
| 2010 | Anjaana Anjaani | Aas Pass Khuda | |
| 2010 | Aakrosh | Man Ke Matt | |
| 2010 | Knock Out | Khushnuma Sa Ye Roshan Ho | |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Chadha De Rang | |
| 2011 | Satrangee Parachute | Teri Lori Yaad hai | |
| 2011 | Good-Bye Chimpanzee | Saari Duniya Rabba Nu | |
| 2011 | Ready | Meri Ada Bhi | |
| 2011 | Khap | Aaina Dekha | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Teri Meri Teri Meri (Reprise) |
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| 2011 | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Isq Risk | |
| 2011 | Mausam | Rabba Main Toh Mar Gaya Oye |
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| 2011 | Aazaan | Affreen (reprise) | |
| 2011 | Miley Naa Miley Hum | Nazar Se Nazar Na mile | |
| 2011 | I am singh | Kya jeena, Doorie hai |
| Year | Artist | Song | Album |
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| 2002 | The Derek Trucks Band | Maki Madni | Joyful Noise |
| 2008 | Ali Azmat | Garaj Baras | Coke Studio Season 1 |
| 2010 | Aamir Zaki and Gumby | Garaj Baras (Spiritual and Material) | |
| 2009 | Sukshinder Shinda | Ghum Suhm Ghum Suhm | Collaborations 2 |
| 2010 | Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan | Imtehan Hai Imtehan | ------ |
| 2011 | DJ Vix | Ghida Boliye (With Roshan Prince) | Ultimate |
| 2011 | Michael Brook | Full Album | Kinna Sohna |
| 2011 | Tarli Digital | Full Album | RFAK Sessions |
| 2011 | Panjabi Hit Squad | Dil Mera | World Famous |