Altaf Raja Explained

Altaf Raja
Birth Date:1967 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Occupation:Playback Singer
Years Active:1991present
Father:Ibrahim Iqbal
Mother:Rani Roop lata

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

Career

Raja's breakthrough came in 1997 with the album Tum To Thehre Pardesiya,[1] which sold 4million units.[5]

Raja has also acted in Bollywood movies such as Shapath (1997),[6] Yamraaj (1998), Mother (1999), and Ghanchakkar (2013).

Albums

YearAlbumArtistMusic DirectorLabel
1997Tum To Thehre PardesiAltaf RajaMohd. Shafi NiyaziVenus
1999Mujhe Apna Bana LoAltaf RajaMohd. Shafi NiyaziVenus
1999Aaj Ki Raat Na Ja PardesiAltaf RajaMohd. Shafi NiyaziVenus
2000Do Dil HaareAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2000Dil Ke Tukde Hazaar HuyeAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2001Sai Ka DeewanaAltaf Raja, Farid Sabari Jaipuri, Ram ShankarVenus
2001Dil Ka Haal Sune DilwalaAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2001Altaf and Adnan Ek Saath[7] Altaf Raja, Adnan SamiAltaf Raja, Adnan Sami, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2001Taaza Hawa Lete HainAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2002Khilona Jaan Kar[8] Altaf RajaVenus
2003Ek Dard Sabhi Ko Hota Hai[9] Altaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2003Market[10] Altaf RajaVenus
2004Dukaan[11] Altaf RajaVenus
2006Tere Ishq Ne Maalamaal Kiya[12] Altaf Raja
2006Harrjaiie[13] Altaf Raja
2007Koi Patthar Se Na MareAltaf Raja
2009Chalo Maikhane ChaloAltaf RajaVenus
2012Ashqon Ki BaraatAltaf RajaAltaf RajaVenus
2015BumGolaAltaf Raja, Raj MittalAkashrajZee Music Company
2020Ae Sanam[14] Altaf Raja, Payal DevPayal DevApni Dhun
2021Saath Kya Nibhaoge[15] Altaf Raja, Tony KakkarTony KakkarDesi Music Factory

Movies as playback singer

  1. Vickida No Varghodo (2022) - Gujarati movie
  2. Tamasha (2015)
  3. Dil Lagana - Hunterrr (2015)
  4. Jholu Ram - Ghanchakkar (2013)
  5. Madholal: Keep Walking (2010)
  6. Toonpur Ka Superhero (2010)
  7. Market (2003)[10]
  8. Tumse Kitna - Company (2002)
  9. Aaapka Naam kya - Benaam (1999)
  10. Mother (1999)
  11. Pardesi Babu (1998)
  12. Keemat: They Are Back (1998)
  13. Hayo Rabba Pyar Ho Gaya - Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
  14. Harjai (2007)
  15. Hum Hain Aise Chore - Yamraaj (1998)
  16. Peelo Ishq Di Wisky - Mard (1998)
  17. Karlo Pyar Karlo - Chandaal (1998)
  18. Ishq Aur Pyar Ka Maza Lijiye - Shapath (1997)

Movies as composer

  1. Dukaan: Pila House (2004)
  2. Market (2003)[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Altaf makes a comeback. https://web.archive.org/web/20130330105502/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-10-30/news-interviews/27985162_1_music-album-nagpur-new-album. live. 30 March 2013. 8 May 2012. The Times of India. 30 October 2007.
  2. Web site: Altaf Raja and Kainaaz back with Malaamal. https://web.archive.org/web/20070211113422/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/26357.html. dead. 11 February 2007. 26 October 2006. IndiaGlitz. 14 August 2011.
  3. Web site: Pillai. Varsha. Altaf Raja goes the hip-hop way . https://web.archive.org/web/20120205193705/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/altaf_raja_goes_the_hiphop_way/8520-8.html. dead. 5 February 2012. CNN-IBN. 15 August 2011. 21 April 2006.
  4. Web site: Post his comeback song Ae Sanam with Payal Dev, Altaf Raja to release Kya Baat Hai. www.indulgexpress.com. 21 October 2020 .
  5. Book: Limca Book of Records. 1999. Bisleri Beverages Limited. en.
  6. Web site: Shapath. planetbollywood.com. 8 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20111108091345/http://www.planetbollywood.com/Film/shapath.html. 8 November 2011. dead. dmy-all.
  7. News: ALTAF AND ADNAN EK SAATH (Venus). 8 May 2012. The Tribune. 14 September 2001.
  8. News: Khilona Jaan Kar Altaf Raja Venus Rs. 38. https://web.archive.org/web/20031019154114/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/09/16/stories/2002091600480300.htm. dead. 19 October 2003. 8 May 2012. The Hindu. 16 September 2002.
  9. News: Ek dard sabhi ko hota hai Altaf Raja Venus Rs. 38. https://web.archive.org/web/20030704210623/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/01/06/stories/2003010603510300.htm. dead. 4 July 2003. 8 May 2012. The Hindu. 6 January 2003.
  10. News: Market Altaf Raja Venus Rs. 42. https://web.archive.org/web/20031027173938/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/09/15/stories/2003091500790300.htm. dead. 27 October 2003. 8 May 2012. The Hindu. 15 September 2003.
  11. News: Dukaan Venus. https://web.archive.org/web/20040801044939/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/05/10/stories/2004051000800300.htm. dead. 1 August 2004. 8 May 2012. The Hindu. 10 May 2004.
  12. Web site: Altaf Raja and Kainaaz back with 'Malaamal'. https://web.archive.org/web/20070211113422/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/26357.html. dead. 11 February 2007. IndiaGlitz.com. 8 May 2012.
  13. Web site: Altaf Raja back with Harjaiie. https://web.archive.org/web/20060425215721/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/21918.html. dead. 25 April 2006. IndiaGlitz.com. 8 May 2012.
  14. Web site: A good melodious song will always be a hit: Altaf Raja. 13 October 2020. Hindustan Times.
  15. Web site: Check Out Latest Hindi Song Official Teaser - 'Saath Kya Nibhaoge' Sung By Tony Kakkar And Altaf Raja Hindi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-08-04. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. en.

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