Altaf Raja

Altaf Raja
Raja in 2019
Born	(1967-10-15) 15 October 1967 (age 58) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Playback Singer
Years active	1991–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.

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 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

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

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]

References

1. "Altaf makes a comeback". The Times of India . 30 October 2007. Archived from the original on 30 March 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
2. "Altaf Raja and Kainaaz back with Malaamal". IndiaGlitz. 26 October 2006. Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
3. 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.
4. "Post his comeback song Ae Sanam with Payal Dev, Altaf Raja to release Kya Baat Hai". www.indulgexpress.com. 21 October 2020.
5. "Meet tailor-turned-singer who was listed in Guinness World Records with just 1 superhit song; later disappeared". DNA India. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
6. "Altaf Raja: "Tum To Thahre Pardesi / Awara Hawa Ka Jhoka" Songs Became Superhit 28 Years Ago — Know Where the Singer Is Now". News18 (Hindi). Retrieved 1 October 2025.
7. "Altaf Raja back with Harjaiie". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2006. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
8. "ALTAF AND ADNAN EK SAATH (Venus)". The Tribune . 14 September 2001. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
9. "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.
10. "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.
11. "Market Altaf Raja Venus Rs. 42". The Hindu . 15 September 2003. Archived from the original on 27 October 2003. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
12. "Dukaan Venus". The Hindu . 10 May 2004. Archived from the original on 1 August 2004. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
13. "Altaf Raja and Kainaaz back with 'Malaamal'". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
14. "A good melodious song will always be a hit: Altaf Raja". Hindustan Times. 13 October 2020.
15. "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

• Altaf Raja at IMDb