Altaf Raja (born 15 October 1967) is an Indian Qawwali singer. In 1997 Altaf gained recognition with his debut album ''Tum To Thehre Pardesi''. His most recent song is ''Ae Sanam''. He uses urdu shayari in his Songs.

Early life

Born in Nagpur to professional Qawwals Mr Ibrahim Iqbal and Mrs Rani Rooplata ji, Altaf Raja began musical training at the age of 15

Career

Raja's breakthrough came in 1997 with the album ''Tum To Thehre Pardesiya'', which sold 4million units. Raja has also acted in

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movies such as '' Shapath'' (1997), '' Yamraaj'' (1998), ''

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'' (1999), and '' Ghanchakkar'' (2013).

Albums

Movies as playback singer

# Vickida No Varghodo (2022) - Gujarati movie # Tamasha (2015) # Dil Lagana - Hunterrr (2015) # Jholu Ram - Ghanchakkar (2013) # Madholal: Keep Walking (2010) # Toonpur Ka Superhero (2010) # Market (2003) # Tumse Kitna -

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(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)

Movies as composer

# Dukaan: Pila House (2004) # Market (2003)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Raja, Altaf 1967 births Living people Indian Muslims 20th-century Indian male classical singers Musicians from Nagpur 21st-century Indian male classical singers Singers from Maharashtra Indian qawwali singers