Altaf Raja

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Altaf Raja
Altaf Raja in 2018.jpg
Raja in 2018
Born (1967-10-15) 15 October 1967 (age 57)
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
OccupationPlayback Singer
Years active1991–present
Parents
  • Ibrahim Iqbal (father)
  • Rani Roop lata (mother)

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.

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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

YearAlbumArtistMusic DirectorLabel
1997Tum To Thehre Pardesi [1] Altaf RajaMohd. Shafi NiyaziVenus
1999Mujhe Apna Bana LoAltaf RajaMohd. Shafi NiyaziVenus
1999Aaj Ki Raat Na Ja Pardesi [7] Altaf RajaMohd. Shafi NiyaziVenus
2000Do Dil HaareAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2000Dil Ke Tukde Hazaar Huye [7] Altaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2001Sai Ka DeewanaAltaf Raja, Farid Sabari Jaipuri, Ram ShankarVenus
2001Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilwala [7] Altaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2001Altaf and Adnan Ek Saath [8] Altaf Raja, Adnan SamiAltaf Raja, Adnan Sami, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2001Taaza Hawa Lete HainAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2002Khilona Jaan Kar [9] Altaf RajaVenus
2003Ek Dard Sabhi Ko Hota Hai [10] Altaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus
2003Market [11] Altaf RajaVenus
2004Dukaan [12] Altaf RajaVenus
2006Tere Ishq Ne Maalamaal Kiya [13] Altaf Raja
2006Harrjaiie [7] Altaf Raja
2007Koi Patthar Se Na MareAltaf Raja
2009Chalo Maikhane ChaloAltaf RajaVenus
2012Ashqon Ki BaraatAltaf RajaAltaf RajaVenus
2015BumGolaAltaf Raja, Raj MittalAkashraj Zee Music Company
2020Ae Sanam [14] Altaf Raja, Payal Dev Payal DevApni Dhun
2021Saath Kya Nibhaoge [15] Altaf Raja, Tony Kakkar Tony 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) [11]
  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) [11]

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