Khatija Rahman

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Khatija Rahman
Born (1995-12-29) 29 December 1995 (age 28)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Education
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
Years active2010–present
Spouse
Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed
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(m. 2022)​
Parent
Relatives A. R. Ameen (brother)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Labels

Khatija Rahman (born 29 December 1995) is an Indian singer and musician. [1] [2] [3]

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Life

An advocate for women's freedom and peace, she made her playback debut in the acclaimed 2010 sci-fi action film Enthiran , singing the title track in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu alongside musical legends including her father A. R. Rahman and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. [4] [5] [6]

Rahman has also collaborated with Irish band U2 on their 2019 single "Ahimsa", which showcased the power of non-violence. She performed this track for U2's 2019 Joshua Tree Tour in Mumbai. [7] Her single "Farishton", released in 2020, was a meditative and mesmerising invocation of solidarity and cultural harmony. Composed and produced by Academy Award-winning musician A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by celebrated songwriter Munna Shaukat Ali, "Farishton" was Rahman's appeal for a healed world. [8] [9] The music video for the single was recognised at multiple global film festivals and received an honourable mention at the 2021 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards. An important voice of her generation, Rahman was also a featured artist on Grammy Award-winning composer and environmentalist Ricky Kej's song "Iltaja", a track that embodied the message and importance of sustainability. Khatija also recently sang on A. R. Rahman's powerful 2022 Tamil anthem "Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye". [10]

Discography

As Composer

YearFilmDirectorLanguageNote
TBAMinmini Halitha Shameem TamilDebut Film As Composer
Lioness [11] Kajri BabbarEnglishDebut International Film

As Playback Singer

YearSongFilmComposerLyricistCo-singer(s)LanguageRef.
2010"Puthiya Manidha" Enthiran A. R. Rahman Vairamuthu A. R. Rahman, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Tamil [12] [13]
"O Maramanishi" Robo (dubbed-language from Enthiran) Suddala Ashok Teja A. R. Rahman, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Srinivas Telugu [14]
"O Naye Insaan" Robot (dubbed-language from Enthiran) Swanand Kirkire A. R. Rahman, Srinivas Hindi [15]
2021"Rock A Bye Baby" Mimi Amitabh Bhattacharya Julia GarthaHindi [16]
2022"Kaayam" Iravin Nizhal R. Parthiban Soundarya Bala Nandakumar, Veena Murali, Deepthi Suresh, Sowmya, Elfe ChoirTamil [17] [18]
"Tum Bhi Raahi (Reprise)" Mili Javed Akhtar SoloHindi
2023"Chinnanjiru (Marumurai)" Ponniyin Selvan: II Ilango KrishnanA. R. RahmanTamilalso for telugu and hindi dubbed versions
''Pranama Pranama'' Nayakudu (Dubbed Language from Maamannan) Rakendu Mouli Vijay YesudasTelugu

As dubbing artist

List of film credits as dubbing artist
YearTitleActorNotes
2021 99 Songs Edilsy VargasFor Tamil version

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References

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  8. ↑ P Basheer, Intifada (18 November 2020). "'Farishton Is An Attempt To Show The Beauty Of Diversity', AR Rahman's Daughter Khatija". Outlook . Retrieved 24 April 2023. Khatija Rahman says the character of the song's protagonist Amal is based on herself, and the song, partly inspired by Rumi's teachings, traces Amal's longing to explore the unknown.
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  10. ↑ "Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye: AR Rahman's uplifting, melodious ode to Tamil". Cinema Express . 26 March 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2023. The song has vocals by Saindhavi Prakash, Khatija Rahman, AR Ameen, Amina Rafiq, Gabriella Sellus and Poovaiyar
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