Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
| Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
| Born |
9 December 1973 Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Origin | Pakistan |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, musician, recording artist |
| Instruments | Harmonium |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Associated acts | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |
| Website | www.rfak.net |
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan or RFAK (born 9 December 1973) (Urdu: راحت فتح علی خان) is a Pakistani singer, primarily of Qawwali, a devotional music of the Muslim Sufis. He is the nephew of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and son of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan and also the grandson of legendary Qawwali singer Fateh Ali Khan.[1] In addition to Qawwali, he also performs ghazals and other light music. He is popular as a Bollywood and Lollywood playback singer.[2]
Early life
Rahat was born into a family of Qawwals and classical singers in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan[1] into a family of traditional musicians. The son of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, he was trained by his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the art of classical music and Qawwali.[3]
Career
Rahat was chosen by his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for tutoring in the traditions of Qawwali[4] music and was precociously singing with his uncle and father by the age of three.[5] At the age of seven he began formal training with his uncle and he performed first time in public at the age of nine at the death anniversary of his grandfather. From age fifteen, he was made an integral part of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's qawwali group which was famous throughout the world. He toured the UK with his uncle in 1985, and performed solo songs in addition to singing with the Qawwali group.[6] At a concert in Birmingham on 27 July 1985, he performed the solo ghazal, Mukh Tera Sohneya Sharab Nalon Changa Ae. At a concert at the Harrow Leisure Centre in 1985, he performed the solo song, Gin Gin Taare Lang Gaiyaan Rattaan. He sang lollywood playback in the 90s and debuted as a playback singer in Bollywood with the movie Paap (2004), featuring the hit song, Mann Ki Lagan. His recent works include Pakistani nationalistic songs such as Dharti Dharti and Hum Pakistan, and songs from Bollywood films. He has toured extensively and performed in Pakistan, India, United Kingdom and all around the world. In April 2012 Rahat toured in the UK, performing at Wembley Arena and the Manchester Arena, playing to a combined audience of over 20,000 people.[7][8]
Soundtracks and collaboration
In a subordinate role with his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, working in collaboration with Eddie Vedder, of the American rock band, Pearl Jam, Rahat contributed to the soundtrack of the 1995 Hollywood film, Dead Man Walking. In 2002, he worked on the soundtrack of The Four Feathers in collaboration with the American composer of orchestral and film music, James Horner.[9] In 2002, Rahat guested with The Derek Trucks Band on the song Maki Madni for Trucks' album, Joyful Noise. In 2011, his vocals were featured on the soundtrack of Mel Gibson's Apocalypto.
Television
He judged the show, Chhote Ustaad 2 alongside Sonu Nigam. He was also one of the judges on the singing reality show Junoon – Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka, premièred on NDTV Imagine in 2008.[10][11]
Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Rahat became the first Pakistani to be invited at 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, to perform at its concert.[12] He performed Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's most memorable qawwali "Tumhe Dillagi..." and "Mast Qalandar...", he also sang "Aao Parhao – Jo Seekha hai woh sab ko seekhao" (Come Teach – Teach all that you have learnt).[13][14]
UN General Assembly Concert
For the first time in history, Pakistan Day was celebrated at the United Nations General Assembly Hall on 23 March 2016. At the occasion a concert titled "Sufi Night: Music of Peace" was organized. The sole performer at the concert was Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Diplomats from 140 countries were present in the concert.[15]
Awards
| Year | Category | Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Singer Male for Halla Gulla | 2nd ARY Film Awards | |
| 2015 | Best Drama OST of the Year for Sadqay Tumhare | 3rd Hum Awards | |
| 2015 | Indi Pop Song of the Year for Rab Jaane | 7th Mirchi Music Awards | [16] |
| 2014 | Best Song of the Year for Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | 13th Lux Style Awards | |
| 2014 | Best Singer Male for Zinda Bhaag | 1st ARY Film Awards | |
| 2013 | Award for Best Singer Male | 4th Pakistan Media Awards | |
| 2012 | International Artist of the Decade | UK Asian Music Awards | |
| 2012 | Best International Act | UK Asian Music Awards | |
| 2012 | Best Selling Download | UK Asian Music Awards | Teri Meri (Bodyguard) |
| 2012 | Award for Best Music Talent in a Film | 14th London Asian Film Festival | Koi Dil Mein (Tamanna).[17] |
| 2011 | Award for Best Male Playback Singer | Filmfare Awards | [18] |
| 2011 | Award for Best Singer Male | Pakistan Media Awards | |
| 2011 | Award for Best Male Playback | Screen Awards | [19] |
| 2010 | Award for Best Male Playback | Screen Awards | [19] |
| 2010 | Best International Act | UK Asian Music Awards (UK AMAs) | [20] |
| 2008 | POPULAR CHOICE AWARDS:Best Asian Concert | Masala Lifestyle Awards | |
| 2008 | Best Sound Track (OST) Award | The Musik Awards | 'Bharday Jholi' |
Discography
Singles
| No. | Song |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pankaj |
| 2 | Hum Pakistan |
| 3 | Aman Ki Asha |
| 4 | Batian Karte Raho (Zong) 2011 |
| 5 | Batian Karte Raho (Zong) 2012 |
| 6 | Noor e Khuda(Ptv Ramzan Geet) |
| 7 | Aye Quaid E Zi Waqar(Naghma on Quaid PTV) |
| 8 | GEO Kahani Title Song |
| 9 | Zaroori Tha |
Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Main Ne Usse Dekha Hai (Music by : Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) – Vol. 1 |
| – | Tasveer – Vol. 11 |
| – | Bulbul Ko Phool |
| – | Jinan De Mahi Door Vasde |
| – | Maa Aur Dhee – Vol.13 |
| – | Taar Meri Berhi – Vol.5 |
| – | Aankh Se Aankh Milao – Vol.9 |
| – | Kabbe Wali Gali Vich Yaar Da Mukaan – Vol.7 |
| – | Pilade Saqia – Vol.2 |
| – | Ali Maula Ali – Vol.3 |
| – | Sufiana Qalaam – Vol. 14 |
| – | Raba Mera Yaar Morh De – Vol.10 |
| – | Meri Tauba Karo Qabool – Vol.15 |
| – | Saher Qareeb Hai – Vol.17 |
| – | Sher-e-Khuda – Vol.22 |
| – | Jashan-e-Eid Milad Al Nabi – Vol.21 |
| – | Best of Khan – Vol.12 |
| – | Best of Khan (Part 2) – Vol.6 |
| – | Pardesia 2 – Vol.20 |
| – | Mighty King – Vol.23 |
| – | Cry For You – Vol. 1 |
| – | Voices From Above – Vol. 4 |
| – | Maine Bottle Se Karni Hai Shadi – Vol.8 |
| – | Maah Jaanda Hoyaa – Vol.4 |
| – | Aakhan Hijr Tere Ne Laaliyaan – Vol.5 |
| – | Ishq Ankhiyon Cho Nindraan – Vol.9 |
| – | Shahsawar-e-Karbala – Vol.6 |
| – | Best Hits Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
| – | Janasheen – Vol.1 |
| – | Janasheen – Vol.2 |
| – | Janasheen – Vol.3 |
| – | Janasheen – Vol.4 |
| – | Janasheen – Vol.5 |
| – | Rut Sawan Ki |
| – | Sanu Rog Laun Waleya |
| 2001 | Rahat |
| – | Aankh Se Ankh Milao |
| – | Pardesiya |
| 2007 | Charkha |
| 2009 | Remembering Nusrat: Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Memorial Concert |
| 2009 | Nazrana-e-Aqeedat |
| 2009 | Koi Umeed |
| 2010 | Remembering Alama Iqbal |
| 2010 | Remembering Mirza Ghalib |
| 2010 | Satnam Siri Wahe Guru, credited to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Party |
| 2011 | Kinna Sohna, credited to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Michael Brook |
| 2011 | The RFAK Session, credited to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan; produced by Tarli Digital (re-titled and released in India as "Rahat" in 2012) |
| 2012 | Bina Mahi |
| 2012 | Khooni Akhiyan |
| 2014 | Chandigarh Da Chaska |
| 2014 | Back 2 Love |
Compilations
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Rahat – The Very Best of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Sony, India) |
| 2010 | Forever... Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (T-Series, India) |
| 2010 | Bhanwar – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Others (T-Series, India) |
| 2010 | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – The Best of Bollywood & More (Times Music, India) |
Pakistani drama soundtracks
| Serial | Song |
|---|---|
| Thori Si Wafaa Chahiye | Thori Si Wafaa Chahiye |
| Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin | Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin |
| Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Meri Zaat |
| Aahista Aahista | Aahista Aahista |
| Mere Meherban | Mere Meherban |
| Bharday Jholy | Bharday Jholy |
| Anokha Bandan | Bewafa |
| Kaisa Yeh Junoon | Kaisa Yeh Junoon |
| Jhumka Jaan | Zindagi Ishq Hai |
| Chuban | Ishq Bhi Hai Chuban |
| Noor Bano | Baat Kar Le |
| Talluq | Tumse Hai Talluk |
| Chein Aye Na | Chein Aye Na |
| Ishq Junoon Deewangi | Ishq Junoon Deewangi |
| Ijaazat | Ijazat |
| Bahu Rani | Mann Bawra Lage Na Kaheen |
| Omar Dadi aur Gharwalay | Main Sitara Subh-e-Umeed Ka |
| Ankh Salamat Andhey log | Koi Diya |
| Wilco | Dharti |
| Phir Kab Milo Gay | Phir Kab Milo Gay |
| Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Zindagi Dhoop |
| Zard Patay Sa Yeh Dil | Dil Mera Chotti Si Kuttiyya |
| Bus Ik Tera Intizar | Bus Ik Tera Intizar |
| Kaisi Yeh Agan | Kaisi Yeh Agan |
| Ik yaad Hai | Ik yaad Hai k |
| Marey Charagar | Marey Charagar |
| Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan | Kuch pyar ka pagal pan bhi tha |
| Jal Pari | chand mah |
| Shaam Dhalley | Shaam Dhalley |
| Nadamat | Nadamat |
| Emaan | Emaan |
| Sadqay Tumhare | Sadqay Tumhare |
| Ishq E Mamnoon | Ishq E Mamnoon |
| Karb | Karb |
Lollywood film soundtracks
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Mard Jeenay Nahi Detay | Kisi Roz Milo Hamein Shaam Dhaley | |
| 1998 | Harjaai | Tere Yaad Verdaya Paindey Hain | |
| 1999 | Pal Do Pal | Pal Do Pal Hain Pyar Ke | |
| 2011 | Khamosh Raho | Tere Honton Ko Salaam Ishq Mein Jeena Khamosh Raho |
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| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Haal Da Mehram | |
| 2011 | Bhai Log | Gunahgaar | |
| 2013 | Armaan | Akelay Na Jaana | |
| 2013 | Dil Mera Dharkan Teri | Juda Juda | |
| 2013 | Aina | Mujhe Dil Se Na Bhulana | |
| 2013 | Ishq Khuda | Sajna Aa Saja De
Ab Lagan Lagi |
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| 2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Malal | |
| 2013 | Zinda Bhaag | Pyar Yar Da | |
| 2013 | Tamanna | Koi Dil Mein |
Winner 14th London Asian Film Festival for The Best Music Talent (2012)[17] |
| 2014 | Saltanat | ||
| 2014 | Gidh | ||
| 2014 | Dukhtar | Ya Rahem, Maula Maula | |
| 2015 | Bin Roye | Teray Bin Jeena | |
| 2015 | Halla Gulla | Saroor De |
Bollywood film soundtracks
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Paap | Laal (Alaap) Mann Ki Lagan |
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| 2004 | Ishq Qayamt | Maine Use Dekha Hai Kisi Roz Milo Hamein Shaam Dhaley |
Latter song taken from Lollywood film Mard Jeenay Nahi detay |
| 2005 | Kalyug | Jiya Dhadak Dhadak | |
| 2006 | Omkara | Naina | |
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Bol Na Halke Halke | |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Jag Soona Soona Lage | |
| 2007 | Namaste London | Main Jahaan Rahoon | |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle | O Re Piya |
Also used in Malaysian movie, Talentime |
| 2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Teri Ore | |
| 2008 | Haal–e–dil | Haal-E-Dil | |
| 2008 | Woodstock Villa | Koi Chala Ja Raha Hai | |
| 2008 | Dil Kabaddi | Zindagi Ye |
Special appearance |
| 2009 | Aasma: The Sky Is the Limit | Man Bawra | |
| 2009 | Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | Rabba | |
| 2009 | Billu | Jahoon Kahan | |
| 2009 | Love Aaj Kal | Ajj Din Chadheya |
Winner Star Screen Award for Best Male Playback (2010) |
| 2009 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Aankhon Mein Kyon Sapne Bhaye Hain |
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| 2009 | Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | |
| 2009 | London Dreams | Khwab Jo | |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Rishte Nate | |
| 2010 | Veer | Surili Akhiyon Wale & Surili Akhiyon Wale (duet) | |
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | Sajda |
Winner Mirchi Music Awards Best song in Sufi Tradition (2011) |
| 2010 | Ishqiya | Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji |
Winner Star Screen Award for Best Male Playback (2011) Winner Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer (2011) |
| 2010 | Toh Baat Pakki! | Phir Se | |
| 2010 | Lahore | Ore Bande | |
| 2010 | Badmaash Company | Fakeera | |
| 2010 | Virsa | Mein Tenu Samjhawan | |
| 2010 | I Hate Luv Storys | Bahara Bahara (Chill Version) |
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| 2010 | Milenge Milenge | Ishq Ki Gali | |
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Tum Jo Aaye Tum Jo Aaye (reprise) |
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| 2010 | We Are Family | Ankhon Mein Neendein | |
| 2010 | Dabangg | Tere Mast Mast Do Nain |
Winner BIG Star Entertainment Awards Best Singer (2010) Winner Mirchi Music Awards Best Male Vocalist (2011) Winner 2011 IIFA Awards Best Male Vocalist (2011) Winner Apsara Award for Best Male Playback Singer (2011) |
| 2010 | Anjaana Anjaani | Aas Pass Khuda | |
| 2010 | Aakrosh | Man Ke Matt | |
| 2010 | Knock Out | Khushnuma Sa Ye Roshan Ho | |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Chadha De Rang | |
| 2011 | Satrangee Parachute | Teri Lori Yaad hai | |
| 2011 | Ready | Meri Ada Bhi | |
| 2011 | Khap | Aaina Dekha | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Teri Meri Teri Meri (Reprise) |
Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer (2012) |
| 2011 | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Isq Risk | |
| 2011 | Mausam | Rabba Main Toh Mar Gaya Oye | |
| 2011 | Aazaan | Affreen (reprise) | |
| 2011 | Miley Naa Miley Hum | Nazar Se Nazar Na mile | |
| 2011 | I am singh | Kya jeena, Doorie hai | |
| 2012 | Jodi Breakers | Mujhko Teri Zaroorat Hai (Remix) | |
| 2012 | Will You Marry Me | Soniya | |
| 2012 | Tezz | Tere Bina | |
| 2012 | Blood Money | Chaahat | |
| 2012 | Mirza The Untold Story | Akhiyan | Winner PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Playback Singer Male 2013 |
| 2012 | Jannat 2 | Tera Deedar Hua | |
| 2012 | Dangerous Ishq | Tu Hi Rab Naina |
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| 2012 | Teri Meri Kahaani | Allah Jaane | |
| 2012 | Heroine | Saaiyaan | |
| 2012 | Ishkq in Paris | Saiyaan Na Jaa Rey | |
| 2012 | Son of Sardaar | Bichdann Bichdann (Reprise) Yeh Jo Halki Halki Khumariya |
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| 2012 | Burraaahh (Punjabi Movie) | Rabba | |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | Dagabaaz Re | |
| 2013 | Zindagi 50-50 | Rabba | |
| 2013 | Rangrezz | Dil Ko Aya Sukoon | |
| 2013 | Nautanki Saala | Sapna Mera Toota | |
| 2013 | Commando | Sawan Bairi | |
| 2013 | Maazii | Maula | |
| 2013 | Naughty Jatts | Hun nai jeena | |
| 2013 | Kaash Tum Hote | ′′Agar Maangu Tum Yeh Dil'′ | |
| 2013 | Phata Poster Nikla Hero | Mere Bina Tu Mere Bina Tu (Duet) |
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| 2014 | Dedh Ishqiya | Dil ka Mizaj Ishqiya | |
| 2014 | Dedh Ishqiya | Zabaan jale hai | |
| 2014 | Jatt James Bond | Rog Pyaar De Dilan Nu & Tera Mera Saath Ho | |
| 2014 | Khwaabb | Shamein | |
| 2014 | life is beautiful | Sajna Ve | |
| 2014 | Desi Kattey | Tak Dhoom | |
| 2014 | Double Di Trouble | Aisi Mulaqaat | |
| 2015 | Dolly Ki Doli[21] | Mere Naina Kafir Hogaye | |
| 2015 | Barkhaa | Tu Itni Khoobsurat Hai | |
| 2015 | I Love Desi | Dheere Dheere Kam Hogi Udaasi[22] | |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Zindagi (Reprise) | |
| 2015 | Drishyam | Dum Ghutta Hai | |
| 2015 | Hero | Yadaan Teriyaan | |
| 2015 | Meeruthiya Gangster | Naina Tose Lage | |
| 2016 | Rocky Handsome | Aye Khuda |
Pollywood soundtracks
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Burrahh!! | Rabba Keri Gal Di Saza |
Best Playback Singer Nominated |
| 2013 | Mere Yaar Kaminey | Akhiyan Kar K Pyar | |
| 2014 | Oh Yaara Ainvayi Ainvayi Lut Gaya | Tere Naal |
Romantic Song |
| 2015 | Dildariyaan | Rab Kise Di Na Todhe |
Featuring Jaspinder Narula |
| 2015 | Faraar | Hathan Diyan Lakhiran |
Collaborations
| Artist | Song | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Derek Trucks Band | Maki Madni | Joyful Noise |
| 2008 | Ali Azmat | Garaj Baras | Coke Studio Season 1 |
| 2010 | Aamir Zaki and Gumby | Garaj Baras (Spiritual and Material) | |
| 2009 | Sukshinder Shinda | Ghum Suhm Ghum Suhm | Collaborations 2 |
| 2010 | Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan | Imtehan Hai Imtehan | ------ |
| 2011 | DJ Vix | Ghida Boliye (With Roshan Prince) | Ultimate |
| 2011 | Michael Brook | Full Album | Kinna Sohna |
| 2011 | Tarli Digital | Full Album | The RFAK Session |
| 2012 | Panjabi Hit Squad | Dil Mera | |
| 2013 | Panjabi Hit Squad | Dil Mera Dole | World Famous |
| 2014 | Abida Parveen | Chaap Tilak | Coke Studio Pakistan |
See also
References
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- ↑ Prince of Qawwalis Archived 26 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ al., Sarina Singh ... et (2008). Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway. (7th ed.). Footscray, Vic.: Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781741045420.
- ↑ M. Sheikh, A. Sheikh (2012). Who's Who: Music in Pakistan. Xlibris Corporation, 2012. ISBN 9781469191591.
- ↑ Introduction to the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan DVD Live in Concert in the U.K., Vol. 8 (Oriental Star Agencies)
- ↑ "Rahat Fateh Ali Khan smashes BO sales at Wembly Stadium". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ↑ "Rahat Fateh Ali Khan". cokestudio.com.pk. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ↑ "James Horner, Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan* – The Four Feathers". Retrieved 4 August 2010.
- ↑ "Annu Kapoor host Junoon Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka". 2 May 2008. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ↑ "Ustaad Fateh Ali Khan to perform at the IIFA Magic of the Movies & Technical Awards". IIFA. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ↑ "Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to perform at Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremony". Pakistan Today. 22 November 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ↑ "Rahat to sing 'Aao Parhao' anthem at Nobel Peace Prize Concert". The Express Tribune. 7 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ↑ "USTAD RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN – 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Concert Artist". Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ↑ "Pakistan Day celebrated at the United Nations". pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ↑ Archived 8 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 "TOF Award winners 2012". Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ↑ Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer
- 1 2 Screen Award for Best Male Playback
- ↑ "BBC – Asian Network – BBC Asian Network AMA 2010 – Winners". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ↑ "Dolly Ki Doli song Mere naina kafir hogaye: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's voice makes this Sonam Kapoor song worth listening!". bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ↑ "Rahat Fateh Ali Khan records a song for 'I Love Desi'". Times of India. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
External links
- Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at the Internet Movie Database
- Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Biography All Music Guide
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