Altaf Raja

Playback Singer, Qawwali Artist, Music Composer

Indian Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPlayback Singer, Qawwali Artist, Music Composer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/10/1967
Age58 years
BirthplaceNagpur, Maharashtra, India

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Bio/Wiki

Known forDebut album 'Tum To Thehre Pardesi' (1997)
EthnicityIndian
Zodiac SignLibra
Years Active1994–present

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 7” (170 cm)
Weightapprox. 70 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Graduate (Music)

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
SchoolAntonio D’Souza School, Mumbai
College/UniversityUniversity of Mumbai
HometownNagpur, Maharashtra, India
Hobbies
  • Music
  • Poetry
  • Traveling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseName not publicly disclosed

Family

FatherIbrahim Iqbal (musician)
MotherRani Roop Lata (musician)
Siblings
BrotherName Not Known
Sister(s)2
SpouseN/A
ChildrenInformation not publicly available

Career

DebutAlbum: Tum To Thehre Pardesi (1997)
Albums
  • Album: Tum To Thehre Pardesi Year: 1997 Notable Tracks: Tum To Thehre Pardesi
  • Album: Aaj Ki Raat Na Ja Pardesi Year: 1999
  • Album: Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilwala Year: 2001
  • Album: Koi Patthar Se Na Mare Year: 2007
  • Album: BumGola Year: 2015
  • Album: Saath Kya Nibhaoge Year: 2021
Playback Singing Credits
  • Dil Lagana (Hunterrr, 2015)
  • Jholu Ram (Ghanchakkar, 2013)
  • Madholal (Keep Walking, 2010)
  • Keemat (They Are Back, 1998)
  • Karlo Pyar Karlo (Chandaal, 1998)
  • Ishq Aur Pyar Ka Mazaa Lijiye (Shapath, 1997)
Music Composer Credits
  • Market (2003)
  • Dukaan: Pila House (2004)
Acting Credits
  • Shapath (1997)
  • Yamraaj (1998)
  • Mother (1999)
  • Ghanchakkar (2013)

Favourites

Actors
  • Salman Khan
  • Farhan Akhtar
  • Akshay Kumar
Actresses
  • Priyanka Chopra
  • Deepika Padukone
Musicians
  • Lata Mangeshkar
  • Asha Bhosle
  • Sonu Nigam

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. One night in the 1990s, 'Tum To Thehre Pardeshi' sold around 70 lakh cassettes.
2. He found inspiration in his father, who was a musician as well.
3. At 18 years old, he began his music training.
4. He has contributed his vocals to numerous hit Hindi songs, albums, and Bollywood movies.
5. In 2015, he shared plans for producing a sequel to 'Tum To Thehre Pardeshi'.
6. His debut album 'Tum To Thehre Pardesi' set a Guinness World Record for cassette sales.
7. He was offered a blank cheque by filmmaker Rajiv Babbar for the song 'Ishq Aur Pyar Ka Mazaa Lijiye' in the film Shapath.
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