Altaf Raja 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]
Early life
Born in 1967 at plot no 24 Kashi Nagar Rameshwari road Nagpur to professional Qawwals, Altaf Raja began musical training at the age of 15 and he is best friend of Nikhil Wasnik
Career
Raja's breakthrough came in 1997 with the album Tum To Thehre Pardesi,[1] which sold 4Template:Nbspmillion units.[5]
Raja has also acted in Bollywood movies such as Shapath (1997),[6] 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
- Dil Lagana - Hunterrr (2015)
- Jholu Ram - Ghanchakkar (2013)
- Madholal: Keep Walking (2010)
- Toonpur Ka Superhero (2010)
- Market (2003)[11]
- Tumse Kitna - Company (2002)
- Aaapka Naam kya - Benaam (1999)
- Mother (1999)
- Pardesi Babu (1998)
- Keemat: They Are Back (1998)
- Hayo Rabba Pyar Ho Gaya - Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
- Harjai (2007)
- Hum Hain Aise Chore - Yamraaj (1998)
- Peelo Ishq Di Wisky - Mard (1998)
- Karlo Pyar Karlo - Chandaal (1998)
- Ishq Aur Pyar Ka Maza Lijiye - Shapath (1997)
- Tamasha (2015)
Movies as composer
- Dukaan: Pila House (2004)
- Market (2003)[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Altaf makes a comeback. The Times of India(30 October 2007).
- ↑ Altaf Raja and Kainaaz back with Malaamal. IndiaGlitz(26 October 2006).
- ↑ Altaf Raja goes the hip-hop way, Pillai, Varsha. CNN-IBN(21 April 2006).
- ↑ Post his comeback song Ae Sanam with Payal Dev, Altaf Raja to release Kya Baat Hai. www.indulgexpress.com.
- ↑ Limca Book of Records{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Bisleri Beverages Limited(1999)
- ↑ Shapath. planetbollywood.com.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Altaf Raja back with Harjaiie. Indiaglitz.com.
- ↑ ALTAF AND ADNAN EK SAATH (Venus). The Tribune(14 September 2001).
- ↑ Khilona Jaan Kar Altaf Raja Venus Rs. 38. The Hindu(16 September 2002).
- ↑ Ek dard sabhi ko hota hai Altaf Raja Venus Rs. 38. The Hindu(6 January 2003).
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Market Altaf Raja Venus Rs. 42. The Hindu(15 September 2003).
- ↑ Dukaan Venus. The Hindu(10 May 2004).
- ↑ Altaf Raja and Kainaaz back with 'Malaamal'. Indiaglitz.com.
- ↑ A good melodious song will always be a hit: Altaf Raja. Hindustan Times(13 October 2020).
- ↑ 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 2021-08-04.