Chahat Fateh Ali Khan

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Chahat Fateh Ali Khan
Born
Kashif Rana

March 1965 (age 60)
Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan
NationalityBritish
Pakistani
Alma mater University of the Punjab [ citation needed ]
Occupation Musician Comedian
Website www.chahatworld.com

Kashif Rana, known by his stage name Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, (born March 1965) is a British Pakistani singer, musician and former first class cricketer. Khan also served as a vice chancellor of the University of Arts, Music and Dance, Heramandi Bhawalpur. He gained popularity among the people of South Asian descent after releasing his version of the song "Bado Badi".

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Biography

Chahat Fateh Ali Khan AKA Kashif Rana was born in Sheikhupura in March 1965. [1]

In the 1983–84 season of the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy, Khan played for the Lahore cricket team in two first-class cricket matches and scored a total of 16 runs over three innings. [2] [3] [4] He has stated that during his early cricketing years, he was involved in selecting Aaqib Javed for the government school cricket team in Sheikhupura and that Javed played under his captaincy. [4] [5] Later, Khan emigrated to the United Kingdom and played club cricket for a period of 12 years. [4] [5] After his retirement from cricket, he became a taxi driver. [6] [7]

In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Khan gained attention through his music videos on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. [1] His discography includes songs such as "Bado Badi", "Pyara PSL", "Lota Lota", "Gol Kattara", and "Tu Chor Chor Chor", characterized by their monotonous beat and altered lyrics of existing songs, often leading to a polarizing reception. [1]

Despite initial perception as a source of online humor and critique, Khan's visibility increased in 2023 with appearances on various talk shows and a performance at the IPPA Awards 2023. [1] His style, markedly different from traditional musical norms, has sparked debate about artistic quality and intention. [1] His presence in popular media and consistent production of content suggests a deliberate effort to engage with a wider audience. [1]

Reception

Khan's approach has led to a mixed public reception, with some considering it a form of entertainment, while others critique it as lacking in musicality. [1] The debate around his work reflects wider conversations on entertainment, media engagement, and the nature of art. [1]

Discography

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Khalid, Saman (December 21, 2023). "Chahat Fateh Ali: Bad Singer or Comic Icon?". Youlin Magazine.
  2. ↑ "Kashif Rana". CricketArchive .
  3. ↑ "Kashif Rana Profile - Cricket Player Pakistan". ESPNcricinfo .
  4. 1 2 3 "Was Chahat Fateh Ali Khan a first-class cricketer?". Daily Times . May 4, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Shah, Murtaza Ali (3 May 2023). "Was viral Chahat Fateh Ali Khan a first-class cricketer?". Geo.tv .
  6. ↑ Shah, Murtaza Ali (February 26, 2022). "'Tun-Tunna-Tun': Pakistani self-styled singer rises to social media stardom in London". Geo.tv .
  7. ↑ Inayat, Naila (August 25, 2022). "A star is born in Pakistan—Ustad Chahat Fateh Ali Khan". ThePrint .
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