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.
Altaf Raja | |
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Occupation | Playback Singer |
Years active | 1991–present |
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Early life
editBorn 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
editRaja'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
editYear | Album | Artist | Music Director | Label |
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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- 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- Dukaan: Pila House (2004)
- Market (2003)[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Altaf makes a comeback". The Times of India. 30 October 2007. Archived from the original on 30 March 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Altaf Raja and Kainaaz back with Malaamal". IndiaGlitz. 26 October 2006. Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ^ Pillai, Varsha (21 April 2006). "Altaf Raja goes the hip-hop way". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 5 February 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ^ "Post his comeback song Ae Sanam with Payal Dev, Altaf Raja to release Kya Baat Hai". www.indulgexpress.com. 21 October 2020.
- ^ Limca Book of Records. Bisleri Beverages Limited. 1999.
- ^ "Shapath". planetbollywood.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Altaf Raja back with Harjaiie". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2006. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "ALTAF AND ADNAN EK SAATH (Venus)". The Tribune. 14 September 2001. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Khilona Jaan Kar Altaf Raja Venus Rs. 38". The Hindu. 16 September 2002. Archived from the original on 19 October 2003. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Ek dard sabhi ko hota hai Altaf Raja Venus Rs. 38". The Hindu. 6 January 2003. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ a b c "Market Altaf Raja Venus Rs. 42". The Hindu. 15 September 2003. Archived from the original on 27 October 2003. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Dukaan Venus". The Hindu. 10 May 2004. Archived from the original on 1 August 2004. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Altaf Raja and Kainaaz back with 'Malaamal'". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "A good melodious song will always be a hit: Altaf Raja". Hindustan Times. 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Check Out Latest Hindi Song Official Teaser - 'Saath Kya Nibhaoge' Sung By Tony Kakkar And Altaf Raja | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
External links
edit- Altaf Raja at IMDb