Indian singer
Altaf Raja |
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Raja in 2018 |
Born | (1967-10-15) 15 October 1967 (age 57)
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Occupation | Playback Singer |
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Years active | 1991–present |
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Parents | - Ibrahim Iqbal (father)
- Rani Roop lata (mother)
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Altaf Raja (born 15 October 1967) is an Indian Qawwali singer.[1][2] In 1997 Altaf gained recognition with his debut album Tum To Thehre Pardesi.[3] His most recent song is Ae Sanam.[4] He uses urdu shayari in his Songs.
Early life
Born in Nagpur to professional Qawwals Mr Ibrahim Iqbal and Mrs Rani Rooplata ji, Altaf Raja began musical training at the age of 15[citation needed]
Career
Raja's breakthrough came in 1997 with the album Tum To Thehre Pardesiya,[1] which sold 4 million units.[5]
Raja has also acted in Bollywood movies such as Shapath (1997),[6] Yamraaj (1998), Mother (1999), and Ghanchakkar (2013).
Albums
Movies as playback singer
- Vickida No Varghodo (2022) - Gujarati movie
- Tamasha (2015)
- Dil Lagana - Hunterrr (2015)
- Jholu Ram - Ghanchakkar (2013)
- Madholal: Keep Walking (2010)
- Toonpur Ka Superhero (2010)
- Market (2003)[11]
- Tumse Kitna - Company (2002)
- Aaapka Naam kya - Benaam (1999)
- Mother (1999)
- Pardesi Babu (1998)
- Keemat: They Are Back (1998)
- Hayo Rabba Pyar Ho Gaya - Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
- Harjai (2007)
- Hum Hain Aise Chore - Yamraaj (1998)
- Peelo Ishq Di Wisky - Mard (1998)
- Karlo Pyar Karlo - Chandaal (1998)
- Ishq Aur Pyar Ka Maza Lijiye - Shapath (1997)
Movies as composer
- Dukaan: Pila House (2004)
- Market (2003)[11]
References
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