Illuminated Artiste Of The Month: Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Hailed as "the master of Sufi devotional music" and performing to sold out concerts across the globe, it should be no surprise that this month's Illuminated Artiste is the phenomenal Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.


Hailed as "the master of Sufi devotional music" and performing to sold out concerts across the globe, it should be no surprise that this month's Illuminated Artiste is the phenomenal Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

Music runs in the veins of Ustad Ji. Not only is he the nephew of the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, but he is also the son of Ustad Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan and the grandson of the legendary qawali singer, Fateh Ali Khan. Ustad Ji's brother and cousin are singers as well, and perform with him at his shows. Being born in such a musical household meant it was no surprise that he held a talent for singing. Now, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is not only known for qawali, but also ghazals and other light music. He has even become a well-known name in Bollywood and Lollywood!

Fun fact: Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan started training at the age of 3 and had his first stage performance at the age of 9.

Ustad Ji was trained by his uncle in the classical and qawali musical fields and was touring with his world famous group by the age of fifteen. It was not long before he was performing solo songs at these concerts and in the 90s, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was singing in Lollywood, and in 2004, he had his Bollywood debut with "Mann Ki Lagan" in Paap. His voice took everyone by storm and now there is not a single Bollywood fan who would not know at least one of his songs. His music has reached across the seas, and his concerts bring the audience to its feet. Blessed with a soulful and stirring voice, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is a natural born performer and the world knows it.

BollyCurry proudly presents some of Ustad Ji's most played tracks in recent times.

"O Re Piya"

Movie: Aaja Nachle
Music Composer(s): Salim-Sulaiman
Singer(s): Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

"Teri Ore"

Movie: Singh Is Kinng
Music Composer(s): Pritam
Singer(s): Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Shreya Ghoshal

"Aaj Din Chadaya"

Movie: Love Aaj Kal
Music Composer(s): Pritam Chakraborty
Singer(s): Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

"Sajda"

Movie: My Name Is Khan
Music Composer(s): Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Singer(s): Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shankar Mahadevan & Richa Sharma

"Tum Jo Aaye"

Movie: Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
Music Composer(s): Pritam
Singer(s): Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Tulsi Kumar

"Tere Mast Mast Do Nain"

Movie: Dabangg
Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid
Singer(s): Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Shreya Ghoshal

"Aas Paas Khuda"

Movie: Anjaana Anjaani
Music Composer(s): Vishal - Shekhar
Singer(s): Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

"Teri Meri"

Movie: Bodyguard
Music Composer(s): Himesh Reshammiya
Singer(s): Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Shreya Ghoshal

Of course, there are numerous other songs, both Bollywood and otherwise, that are amazing. From "Isq Risk" to "Meri Ada Bhi" to "Jaoon Kahan" to the countless qawalis and ghazals and Punjabi songs, one will always find something to listen to. So enjoy the music of our Illuminated Artiste Of The Month and we'll back next month with more music under the spotlight!


Writer: Aradhna K.
Editor(s): Fatima W. & Jenifer
Graphics: Amna M.

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