Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is a renowned Pakistani singer best known for his powerful and soulful performances in Qawwali, Sufi music, ghazals and film music. He has established a major presence in both the Pakistani and Indian music industries and is particularly recognized for his emotive vocal style.
He is known for popular Hindi film songs including “Tere Mast Mast Do Nain” from Dabangg, “Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji” from Ishqiya, “Teri Ore” from Singh Is Kinng, “Sajda” from My Name Is Khan, “Aaj Din Chadheya” from Love Aaj Kal, “Teri Meri” from Bodyguard, and “Jag Ghoomeya” from Sultan.Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was born on 9 December 1974 in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, into a distinguished family of Qawwali and classical musicians. He is the son of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, nephew of legendary Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and grandson of Fateh Ali Khan.
Rahat developed an interest in music from childhood and began singing alongside his father and uncle at a very young age. His uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan played an important role in his musical training, introducing him to the traditions of Qawwali and classical singing. By his teenage years, Rahat had begun performing with Nusrat's Qawwali group.
His professional career expanded beyond traditional Qawwali into ghazals, Sufi music and film playback singing. He made his Bollywood playback debut with the 2003 film Paap, singing “Mann Ki Lagan”, which brought him widespread recognition among Indian audiences. He subsequently became one of the prominent Pakistani voices in Hindi cinema.
Rahat has received several major music awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji” and the IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Tere Mast Mast Do Nain.” He has also performed internationally and was invited to perform at the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Birth Date: 9 December 1974 Birth Place: Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan Profession: Qawwali Singer, Playback Singer, Sufi Singer, Musician Genres: Qawwali, Sufi, Ghazal, Classical, Film Music Years Active: 1997–Present