Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Biography And Career

Personal Bio-Data

Full Name:  Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Date Of Birth: 1974

Birth Place:  Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Origin:   Pakistan

Genres: Lollywood playback, Bollywood playback, Qawwali

Professions: Vocalist, Musician, Recording artist

Instrument:  Harmonium

Years active:  1985–present

Martial Status: Married

Wife’s Name: Nida

Introduction:

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan  was born on 1974 in Faisalabad, Pakistan.He is son of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s brother and accompanist and grandson of another legendary qawwali master, Fateh Ali Khan,is the scion of a family whose name has become synonymous with a South Asian musical tradition ten centuries old which has only in recent years captured the imagination of listeners in the West. He was chosen at birth by his uncle Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for tutoring in the traditions of qawwali music and was preciously singing for and with his uncle and father by the age of three. His formal training with his uncle began at the age of seven & he performed very first time at the age of nine at the death anniversary of his grandfather. From age fifteen, after years of intimate study, he was made an integral part of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwali party which came to be known throughout the world.In addition to Qawwali, he also performs ghazals and other light music. He is popular as a Bollywood playback singer.

Career:

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan gave his first public performance at the age of 10, when he toured the U.K. with his uncle in 1985, and performed solo songs in addition to singing with the Qawwali party. 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 debuted as a playback singer 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.

His consistent creations both in Pakistan and abroad have been gaining popularity. The maestro has been giving hit after hit in Bollywood and has rightfully been presented with numerious awards. To name some movies with his songs: Bodyguard, My Name is Khan, Ishqiya, Dabanng,Anjana Anjani and many more.

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has given us every reason to be proud! He loves his country. He believes music can be used to project a positive image of the country abroad and to soften hardened hearts in the country. Whenever travelling abroad he projects a positive vision, of Pakistan.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan participated actively with Pakistani community organizations worldwide in promoting Pakistani culture. To promote Pakistani culture in USA he did shows and concerts in New York, LA, Washington DC etc. In United Kingdom he has performed several times in the UK’s largest Wembley Arena.

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been awarded numerous awards for his exceptional musical performances woldwide. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has also performed at the Slamdance Film Festival to a completely captivated and mesmerized crowd. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, whose distinctive, high pitched voice can be thrilling in its mystical, leaps of passion and at other times soothing in the sustained warmth of its classical progressions, effortlessly embraces the elevating aesthetic of qawwali tradition. Rahat carries a message of love, peace and spiritualism.. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Party debuted in America in the summer of 2000 with two high-profile performances in the major media centers, New York, at central Park Summer stage, and Los Angeles, The Hollywood Bowl, to fine critical acclaim. His Fans in New York are eagerly awaiting his performances because it will be Mast Qalandar!in Bollywood Awards. He started his world tour and was soon performing in all around United States, Canada and Europe which included performances at FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DES CULTURES-PIRINEOS SUR in Spain, SFINKS FESTIVAL in Belgium. 2001 started from Tibet House benefit concert in NY at Carnegie Hall. Soon after he performed for the Earthquake Benefit Concert, in NY, hosted by former President Bill Clinton.

In a subordinate role with his uncle Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, working in collaboration with Eddie Vedder, of the American rock band, Pearl Jam, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan following the footstep of his Ustad Nusrat 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, the film was directed by Shekhar Kapoor. Also in 2002, Rahat guested with The Derek Trucks Band on the song Maki Madni for Trucks’ album, Joyful Noise. In2006, he gave Hollywood another huge hit as his vocals were featured on the soundtrack of Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto.

Mel Gibson described Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan vocal contribution to the score in Apocalypto: He’s a valuable asset to our soundtrack. His dulcet tones add emotion and drama, and we have a very narrow palette as far as orchestra. We do not have an orchestra so he is fulfilling a lot of the functions that would usually be supplied by the use of a full orchestra. Just all in one man; he’s a one-man band.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is the heart and soul of the world music community.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan has handed overclearly his music to him. Ustad Rahat fateh Ali Khan has had years of training and relentless practice, and this background serves him well. He has mastered the art form of classical vocal improvisations, sargam and taan runs and raags (scales). He can pull unrehearsed passages out of thin air with vehemence, burning through numerous octaves, and taking on mind-blowing melodious and musical phrases.

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan performed at both Benefit concerts that took place in New York on Octuber27 and 29,2001 along with The Beastie Boys, The Strokes, Rival Schools, the B-52′s, Cibo Matto, Moby, Michael Stipe and Bono, among sets by N*E*R*D, Mos Def, the Roots and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.

After huge success in Hollywood he was invited by Bollywood actress-turned-filmmaker Pooja Bhat, daughter of legendry Producer & Director Mr.Mesh Bhat to India and introduced Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Bollywood with her 2004 movie ‘Paap’,and here the journey from Hollywood to Bollywood started.

His consistent creations both in Pakistan and abroad have been gaining popularity. The maestro has been giving hit after hit in Bollywood and has rightfully been presented with numerious awards. To name some movies with his songs: Bodyguard, My Name is Khan, Ishqiya, Dabanng,Anjana Anjani and many more.

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has given us every reason to be proud! He loves his country. He believes music can be used to project a positive image of the country abroad and to soften hardened hearts in the country. Whenever travelling abroad he projects a positive vision, of Pakistan.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan participated actively with Pakistani community organizations worldwide in promoting Pakistani culture. To promote Pakistani culture in USA he did shows and concerts in New York, LA, Washington DC etc. In United Kingdom he has performed several times in the UK’s largest Wembley Arena.

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been awarded numerous awards for his exceptional musical performances woldwide.

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.

Detention at New Delhi airport:

On Sunday, 13 February 2011, as he was on his way back to Pakistan after attending concerts and award functions in India,he was detained at the Indira Gandhi International airport and allegedly more than 140,000 US dollars was seized by authorities. He was released after “frantic efforts” by officials including Pakistan foreign secretary Salman Bashir and Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Sharat Sabharwal.

Marriage Life:

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is married to Nida, a Physics teacher from Multan, Pakistan. The couple have a son, Shaadman.

Awards:

• Winner Star Screen Award for Best Male Playback (2010)
• Winner Mirchi Music Awards Best song In Sufi Tradition (2011)
• Winner Star Screen Award for Best Male Playback (2011)
• Winner Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer ( 2011)
•  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)

Discography:

Singles:

• Dharti Dharti
• Hum Pakistan
•  Aman Ki Asha

Albums:

•                 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

Compilations:

• 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:

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

Shaam Dhalley

• Shaam Dhalley

Nadamat 

•  Nadamat

Lollywood film soundtracks:

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
• 2010       Virsa
• Mein Tenu Samjhawan

2011       Khamosh Raho 

• Tere Honton Ko Salaam
• Ishq Mein Jeena
• Khamosh Raho

2011       Love Mein Ghum

• Haal Da Mehram

2011       Bhai Log     

• Gunahgaar Hain Hum

2012       Gidh   

2012       Tamanna

• Koi Dil Mein

2012       Saltanat   

2012       Ishq Khuda   

2012       Zinda Bhaag

Bollywood film soundtracks:

2003       Paap 

• Laal (Alaap)
• Mann Ki Lagan

2004       Ishq Qayamt     

• Maine Use Dekha Hai
• Kisi Roz Milo Hamein Shaam Dhaley

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

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

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

2009       Dekh Bhai Dekh

• Aankhon Mein Kyon
• Sapne Bhaye Hain

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

2010       Ishqiya

Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji       

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)

2010       Milenge Milenge 

• Ishq Ki Gali

2010       Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai

• Tum Jo Aaye
• Tum Jo Aaye (reprise)

2010       We Are Family

• Ankhon Mein Neendein

2010        Dabanng

• Tere Mast Mast Do Nain

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)

2011       Mere Brother Ki Dulhan 

• Isq Risk

2011       Mausam  

• Rabba Main Toh Mar Gaya Oye

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

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan 10 Best Songs: