Altaf Raja
Altaf Raja | |
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| File:Altaf Raja in 2018.jpg Raja in 2019 | |
| Born | 15 October 1967 |
| Occupation | Playback Singer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
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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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Raja's breakthrough came in 1997 with the album Tum To Thehre Pardesi,[1] which sold 20 million copies and earned a spot in the Guinness World Records.[5][6]
Raja has also acted in Bollywood movies such as Shapath (1997),[citation needed] Yamraaj (1998), Mother (1999), and Ghanchakkar (2013).
Albums
[edit | edit source]| Year | Album | Artist | Music Director | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Tum To Thehre Pardesi[1] | Altaf Raja | Mohd. Shafi Niyazi | Venus |
| 1999 | Mujhe Apna Bana Lo | Altaf Raja | Mohd. Shafi Niyazi | Venus |
| 1999 | Aaj Ki Raat Na Ja Pardesi[7] | Altaf Raja | Mohd. Shafi Niyazi | Venus |
| 2000 | Do Dil Haare | Altaf Raja | Altaf Raja, Vaishnav Deva | Venus |
| 2000 | Dil Ke Tukde Hazaar Huye[7] | Altaf Raja | Altaf Raja, Vaishnav Deva | Venus |
| 2001 | Sai Ka Deewana | Altaf Raja, Farid Sabari Jaipuri, Ram Shankar | Venus | |
| 2001 | Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilwala[7] | Altaf Raja | Altaf Raja, Vaishnav Deva | Venus |
| 2001 | Altaf and Adnan Ek Saath[8] | Altaf Raja, Adnan Sami | Altaf Raja, Adnan Sami, Vaishnav Deva | Venus |
| 2001 | Taaza Hawa Lete Hain | Altaf Raja | Altaf Raja, Vaishnav Deva | Venus |
| 2002 | Khilona Jaan Kar[9] | Altaf Raja | Venus | |
| 2003 | Ek Dard Sabhi Ko Hota Hai[10] | Altaf Raja | Altaf Raja, Vaishnav Deva | Venus |
| 2003 | Market[11] | Altaf Raja | Venus | |
| 2004 | Dukaan[12] | Altaf Raja | Venus | |
| 2006 | Tere Ishq Ne Maalamaal Kiya[13] | Altaf Raja | ||
| 2006 | Harrjaiie[7] | Altaf Raja | ||
| 2007 | Koi Patthar Se Na Mare | Altaf Raja | ||
| 2009 | Chalo Maikhane Chalo | Altaf Raja | Venus | |
| 2012 | Ashqon Ki Baraat | Altaf Raja | Altaf Raja | Venus |
| 2015 | BumGola | Altaf Raja, Raj Mittal | Akashraj | Zee Music Company |
| 2020 | Ae Sanam[14] | Altaf Raja, Payal Dev | Payal Dev | Apni Dhun |
| 2021 | Saath Kya Nibhaoge[15] | Altaf Raja, Tony Kakkar | Tony Kakkar | Desi Music Factory |
Movies as playback singer
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- Dukaan: Pila House (2004)
- Market (2003)[11]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Altaf Raja at IMDb
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