Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
| Born | 1974 (age 38–39) Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Origin | Pakistan |
| Genres | Lollywood playback, Bollywood playback, Qawwali |
| Occupations | Vocalist, Musician, Recording artist |
| Instruments | Harmonium |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Website | www.rfak.net |
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (born 1974) (Urdu: راحت فتح علی خان)) is a Pakistani singer, primarily of Qawwali, a devotional music of the Muslim Sufis. He is the nephew of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.[1] In addition to Qawwali, he also performs ghazals and other light music. He is popular as a Bollywood playback singer.[2]
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Early life [edit]
Rahat was born into a Muslim family 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.[3][dead link]
Career [edit]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan gave his first public performance 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.[4] 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. He sang lollywood playback in the 90s and debuted as a playback singer in bollywood with the movie Paap (2004), featuring the hit song, Mann Ki Lagan. His recent works include Pakistani nationalistic songs such as Dharti Dharti and Hum Pakistan, and songs from Bollywood films. He has toured extensively and performed in Pakistan, India, United Kingdom and all around the world. In April 2012 Rahat toured in the UK, performing at Wembley Arena and the Manchester Arena, playing to a combined audience of over 20,000 people.[5]
Soundtracks and collaboration [edit]
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] In 2002, Rahat guested with The Derek Trucks Band on the song Maki Madni for Trucks' album, Joyful Noise. In 2011, his vocals were featured on the soundtrack of Mel Gibson's Apocalypto.
Television [edit]
He 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]
Personal life [edit]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is married to Nida Fateh Ali Khan, the daughter of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, they have a son, Shaadman (born 2007).
Detention at New Delhi airport [edit]
On Sunday, 13 February 2011, as he was on his way back to Pakistan after attending concerts and award functions in India,[8] he was detained at the Indira Gandhi International airport and allegedly more than 140,000 US dollars was seized by authorities.[9] He was released[9] after "frantic efforts" by officials including Pakistan foreign secretary Salman Bashir and Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Sharat Sabharwal.[8]
Awards [edit]
- In 2012, he won "Award for Best Music Talent in a Film" at the 14th London Asian Film Festival for the song Koi Dil Mein from the feature film Tamanna.[10]
- In 2011, he won "Award for Best Male Playback Singer" at the Filmfare Awards.[11]
- In 2011, he won "Award for Best Singer Male" at the Pakistan Media Award.
- In 2011, he won "Award for Best Male Playback" at the Screen Awards.[12]
- In 2010, he won "Award for Best Male Playback" at the Screen Awards.[12]
- In 2010, he won "Best International Act" at the UK Asian Music Awards (UK AMAs).[13]
- In 2008, he won "POPULAR CHOICE AWARDS:Best Asian Concert" at Masala Lifestyle Awards.
- In 2008, He won Best Sound Track (OST) Award for 'Bharday Jholi' on The Musik Awards.
Discography [edit]
Singles [edit]
Albums [edit]
| Year | Album |
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| 1996 | Main Ne Usse Dekha Hai (Music by : Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) - Vol. 1 |
| - | 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 |
| 2010 | Satnam Siri Wahe Guru, credited to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Party |
| 2011 | Kinna Sohna, credited to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Michael Brook |
| 2011 | The RFAK Session, credited to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan; produced by Tarli Digital (re-titled and released in India as "Rahat" in 2012) |
| 2012 | Bina Mahi |
| 2012 | Khooni Akhiyan |
Compilations [edit]
| 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) |
Pakistani drama soundtracks [edit]
| No. | Song |
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| 1 | Pankaj |
| 2 | Hum Pakistan |
| 3 | Aman Ki Asha |
| 4 | Batian Karte Raho (Zong) 2011 |
| 5 | Batian Karte Raho (Zong) 2012 |
| 6 | Noor e Khuda(Ptv Ramzan Geet) |
| 7 | Aye Quaid E Zi Waqar(Naghma On Quaid PTV) |
| Serial | Song |
| 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 |
| Ijaazat | Ijazat |
| Bahu Rani | Mann Bawra Lage Na Kaheen |
| Omar Dadi aur Gharwalay | 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 Pagalpan | Kuch pyar ka pagal pan bhi tha |
| Jal Pari | chand mah |
| Shaam Dhalley | Shaam Dhalley |
| Nadamat | Nadamat |
| Emaan | Emaan |
Lollywood film soundtracks [edit]
| 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 | |
| 1999 | Pal Do Pal | Pal Do Pal Hain Pyar Ke | |
| 2011 | Khamosh Raho | Tere Honton Ko Salaam Ishq Mein Jeena Khamosh Raho |
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| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Haal Da Mehram | |
| 2011 | Bhai Log | Gunahgaar Hain Hum | |
| 2013 | Ishq Khuda | Sajna Aa Saja De | |
| 2013 | Gidh | ||
| 2013 | Tamanna | Koi Dil Mein |
Winner 14th London Asian Film Festival for The Best Music Talent (2012)[10] |
| 2013 | Saltanat | ||
| 2013 | Zinda Bhaag | ||
| 2013 | Armaan | Akelay Na Jaana | |
| 2013 | Dil Mera Dharkan Teri | Juda Juda |
Bollywood film soundtracks [edit]
Collaborations [edit]
| 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 | |
| 2012 | Jodi Breakers | Mujhko Teri Zaroorat Hai (Remix) | |
| 2012 | Will You Marry Me | Soniya | |
| 2012 | Tezz | Tere Bina | |
| 2012 | Blood Money | Chaahat | |
| 2012 | Mirza The Untold Story | Akhiyan | |
| 2012 | Jannat 2 | Tera Deedar Hua | |
| 2012 | Dangerous Ishq | Tu Hi Rab Naina |
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| 2012 | Teri Meri Kahaani | Allah Jaane | |
| 2012 | Heroine | Saaiyaan | |
| 2012 | Ishkq in Paris | Saiyaan Na Jaa Rey | |
| 2012 | Son Of Sardaar | Bichdann | |
| 2012 | Son Of Sardaar | Yeh Jo Halki Halki Khumariya | |
| 2012 | Son Of Sardaar | Bichdann (Reprise) | |
| 2012 | Burraaahh (Punjabi Movie) | Rabba | |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | Dagabaaz Re | |
| 2013 | Zindagi 50-50 | Rabba | |
| 2013 | Rangrezz | Dil Ko Aya Sukoon | |
| 2013 | Nautanki Saala | Sapna Mera Toota | |
| 2013 | Commando | Sawan Bairi | |
| Artist | Song | Album | |
| 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 | The RFAK Session |
| 2012 | Panjabi Hit Squad | Dil Mera | World Famous |
References [edit]
- ^ a b "Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Information". Answers.com. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
- ^ Pallavi Jassi (Apr 20, 2008). "Sufi sublime". The Indian Express.
- ^ Prince of Qawwalis
- ^ Introduction to the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan DVD Live in Concert in the U.K., Vol. 8 (Oriental Star Agencies)
- ^ "Rahat Fateh Ali Khan smashes BO sales at Wembly Stadium". Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "James Horner, Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan* - The Four Feathers". Retrieved 2010-08-04.
- ^ "Annu Kapoor host Junoon Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka". 2 May 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
- ^ a b "Day after detention, Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan arrested". The Times Of India.
- ^ a b The Times Of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pak-minister-thanks-Chidambaram-for-Rahat-Fateh-Alis-release/articleshow/7501851.cms
|url=missing title (help). - ^ a b "TOF Award winners 2012". Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer". wikipedia.org. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ a b "Screen Award for Best Male Playback". wikipedia.org. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ "BBC - Asian Network - BBC Asian Network AMA 2010 - Winners". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
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