There is a magic in the voice of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, which touches the hearts of the listeners. His musical journey was not limited only to traditional Sufi Qawwali, but he also kept people crazy through Bollywood, pop and film soundtracks. People of every age and every country get lost in Rahat’s songs. His voice reflects both the depth of classical and the sweetness of pop, which makes him different from other singers.

Musical inheritance from family
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was born on 9 December 1974 in Faisalabad, Pakistan. His family is famous for Qawwali and Sufi music. His father Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan and grandfather Fateh Ali Khan were also great Qawwals, but his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan earned the most fame. Rahat had a special inclination towards music since childhood. At the age of just three, he started performing on stage with his father and uncle. At the age of seven, he started taking regular music training from his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

Have made a mark in Hollywood also
At the age of nine, Rahat sang in public for the first time on the death anniversary of his grandfather. By the age of fifteen he became a part of his uncle’s famous Qawwali group. In 1995, he worked with his uncle and father in the soundtrack of the Hollywood film ‘Dead Man Walking’. This was the beginning of his international musical journey. Rahat’s music was not limited to traditional Qawwali only, but he gradually made his mark in the world of Bollywood as well.

Hit songs of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan made his Bollywood debut in 2003 with the film ‘Paap’. In this film he sang ‘Laagi Tujhse Man Ki Lagan’, which became a hit. After this, he lent his voice in many films, which include ‘Tere Mast Mast Do Nain’, ‘Sajda’, ‘Aaj Din Chadheya’, ‘O Re Piya’, and ‘Afreen-Afreen’. In these songs, both the depth and emotional sweetness of Rahat’s voice was felt. This is the reason why coming from the background of classical music, he made his own identity in pop and film soundtracks also.

Honored with many prestigious awards
Rahat has also won many awards in his musical journey. She received nominations and wins at the Lux Style Awards, UK Asian Music Awards, Filmfare and IIFA Awards. In 2019, he also received an honorary Doctorate of Music degree from Oxford University. His international popularity can be gauged from the fact that he performed in big stadiums like Wembley and Manchester Arena.