| Full Name | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
| Nick Name | Rahat and RFAK |
| Profession | Singer |
| Date of Birth | 9th December 1974 |
| Birth Place | Faisalabad |
| Age | 48 Years |
| University | N/A |
| Education | N/A |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Figure Measurement | 44, 13, 38 Inches |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac/ Star Sign | Saggitarius |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 5 feet, 3 inches |
| Weight | 90 Kg |
| Father’s Name | Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan |
| Mother’s Name | N/A |
| Siblings | 1 Brother (Wajahat Ali Khan) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife Name | Nida Khan |
| Kids | Shazmaan Khan, Filza Khan, and Maheen Khan |
| Father-in-Law Name | N/A |
| Sister-in-Law Name | N/A |
| Mother-in-Law Name | N/A |
| Net Worth | Approx. $1.5 Million |
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Introduction
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a Qawwali artist from Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, was born on December 9, 1974. He is the nephew of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and comes from a musical background. Rahat is a leading singer in Pakistan and highly popular in the Indian music industry. Beyond just Qawwali, he has made significant contributions to ghazals and other light music genres. Rahat earned fame worldwide, performing widely in Pakistan, India, and all over the globe. He continues his family’s musical history while developing Pakistani and Indian cinema.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Family and Relatives
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is a famous singer from a family known for their Qawali and classical singing. His grandfather, Fateh Ali Khan, and uncle, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, were famous Qawali artists. Rahat’s father, Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, played a role in this musical legacy. From a young age, Rahat loved music and often sang with his father and uncle. He started learning Qawwali from his uncle Nusrat when he was just seven years old, continuing his family’s tradition in music.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Marriage and Kids
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, known for his music, is also family-oriented. He’s happily married to Nida Khan. Shazmaan Khan is their son, and Filza Khan and Maheen Khan are their daughters. Rahat feels great happiness and joy in his family, which balances his success in his career. He is extremely attached to his wife, Nida, and their children, which supports his familial ties and cultural roots.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Career
Joining the Qawali Group
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s passion for music began in early childhood. He started learning to sing with his father and uncle, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, a renowned Qawali artist. This early exposure to music laid the foundation for his future career. At 15, Rahat took a significant step in his music career by joining his uncle’s famous Qawwali group. In 1985, he toured the UK with this group, gaining international exposure and experience in performing traditional Qawwali music.
Bollywood Singing Debut
Rahat entered the Bollywood music scene in 2003 as a playback singer with the song “Mann Ki Lagan” from the movie “Paap.” It marked the beginning of his journey into mainstream Indian music. Rahat’s song “Zaroori Tha” from the album “Back 2 Love,” released in 2014, achieved remarkable success on YouTube. It became the first non-Indian song to garner over 100 million views in just two years and over 200 million in three years.
Performances of Coke Studio
Rahat has been a regular feature in the Pakistani musical show Coke Studio. His performances there, particularly “Afreen Afreen” with Momina Mustehsan, which received over 341 million views, and “Aaj Rang Hai” with Amjad Sabri, have been highly popular. These performances showed his vocal skill and helped popularise Qawwali music among a broader audience.
Role as a Television Judge
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan brought his musical expertise to television by working as a judge on popular Indian singing shows. He judged “Chhote Ustaad” and “Junoon,” both broadcast on NDTV Imagine in 2008. Through these shows, Rahat used his expertise to work with rising singers, playing a crucial role in developing new talent in the music industry.
Soundtracks and International Collaborations
Rahat’s contribution to international music includes working on soundtracks for Hollywood films. He collaborated with Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam for the soundtrack of “Dead Man Walking” and with James Horner for “The Four Feathers.” He featured in a song with The Derek Trucks Band for the album “Joyful Noise.” These collaborations highlight his ability to blend traditional Qawwali with contemporary and international music styles.
Soundtracks
Studio Albums
| Year | Album | |
| Recorded: 1997
Released: 2004 |
Main Ne Usse Dekha Hai | |
| 1998 | Pilade Saqia Pilade | |
| Ali Ali Maula Ali | ||
| Sufiana Kalam | ||
| Rabba Mera Yaar Morh De | ||
| Meri Tauba Karo Qabool | ||
| Saher Qareeb Hai | ||
| Hai Ali Sher‐e‐Khuda | ||
| Jashan-e-Eid Milad Al Nabi | ||
| Best of Khan | ||
| Mighty King | ||
| Cry For You | ||
| Voices From Above | ||
| Maine Bottle Se Karni Hai Shaadi | ||
| Maahi Janda Hoya Lai Gaya Haasey | ||
| Aggan Hijr Tere Ne Laayian | ||
| Shahsawar-e-Karbala | ||
| Best Hits Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | ||
| Taar Meri Berhi | ||
| Pardesiya | ||
| 2001 | ||
| 2002 | Rut Sawan Ki | |
| 2002 | Maa Aur Dhee | |
| 2003 | Bulbul Ko Phool | |
| Jinan De Mahi Door Vasde | ||
| 2009 | Tasveer | |
| 2011 | Aankh Se Aankh Milao | |
| Kabbe Wali Gali Vich Yaar Da Mukaan | ||
| 2018 | Janasheen | |
| 2002 | Rut Sawan Ki | |
| 2011 | Sanu Rog Laun Waleya | |
| 2007 | Charkha | |
| 2009 | Nazrana-e-Aqeedat | |
| Koi Umeed | ||
| Remembering: | ||
| 2010 | ||
| 2012 | Khoni Akhiyan | |
| 2014 | Chandigarh Da Chaska | |
| Back 2 Love | ||
| 2016 | Ramadan |
Pakistani TV Serials
| Year | Serial | Song |
| 2009 | Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahi hai | Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin |
| Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Meri Zaat | |
| Ishq Junoon Deewangi | Ishq Junoon Deewangi | |
| Anokha Bandan | Bewafa | |
| Kaisa Yeh Junoon | Kaisa Yeh Junoon | |
| 2010 | Noor Bano | Baat Kar Le |
| Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale | Main Sitara Subh-e-Umeed Ka | |
| Jhumka Jaan | Zindagi Ishq Hai | |
| Bahu Rani | Mann Bawra Lage Na Kaheen | |
| Ankh Salamat Andhey log | Koi Diya | |
| Ijazat | Ijazat | |
| Chein Aye Na | Chein Aye Na | |
| Talluq | Tumse Hai Talluk | |
| Phir Kab Milo Gay | Phir Kab Milo Gay | |
| 2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Zindagi Dhoop |
| Mere Chara Gar | Mere Charagar | |
| Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan | Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan Bhi Tha | |
| Jal Pari | Chand Mah | |
| Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | Thori Si Wafaa Chahiye | |
| Ik Yaad Hai | Ik Yaad Hai | |
| Kaisi Yeh Agan | Kaisi Yeh Agan | |
| 2012 | Nadamat | Nadamat |
| Bus Ik Tera Intizar | Bus Ik Tera Intizar | |
| Emaan | Emaan | |
| PTV | Noor e Khuda | |
| Pat Jhar Ke Baad | Pat Jhar Ke Baad | |
| 2013 | Ishq E Mamnu | Ishq e Mammu |
| Geo Kahani OST | Ye Hai Geo Kahani | |
| 2014 | Kissey Apna Kahein | Kissey Apna Kahein |
| Mere Meherbaan | Mere Meherbaan | |
| Aahista Aahista | Aahista Aahista | |
| Sadqay Tumhare | Sadqay Tumhare | |
| ARY Zindagi OST | Zindagi Se Milain | |
| Khata | Khata | |
| 2015 | Karb | Karb |
| Paiwand | Mahiya Ve Mahiya | |
| Guzaarish | Kise Da Yaar Na Vichde | |
| Maan | Maan | |
| Preet Na Kariyo Koi | Ab Koi Preet Na Kariyo | |
| 2016 | Mera Yaar Mila Dey | Mera Yaar Mila Dey |
| Dil Lagi | Tumhe Dillagi | |
| Zara Yaad Kar | Zara Yaad Kar | |
| Tum Kon Piya | Tum Kon Piya | |
| Sang-e-Mar Mar | Sang E Mar Mar | |
| Bin Roye | Teray Bin Jeena | |
| Yeh Ishq | Ae Rakhra Ishq | |
| 2017 | Pinjra | Pinjra |
| Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | |
| News One (Pakistani TV channel) | Barket-e-Ramzan | |
| Geo Entertainment | Dil Dil Ramzan | |
| Hari Hari Churiyaan | Hari Hari Churiyaan | |
| Zard Patay Sa Yeh Dil | Jese Mitti Ka Ho Ik Diya | |
| Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai | Tanhai | |
| Laal Ishq | Laal Ishq | |
| Khaani | Ishq Ishq | |
| Aisi Hai Tanhai | Aisi Hai Tanhai | |
| 2018 | Rabba way | Rabba way |
| Seep | Subhaan Hay Wo Khaliq | |
| Khasara | Khasaara | |
| Koi Chand Rakh | Koi Chand Rakh | |
| 2019 | Geo Entertainment | Ehsaas Ramzan |
| Mere Paas Tum Ho | Mere Paas Tum Ho | |
| 2020 | Ehd-e-Wafa | Ehd-e-Wafa |
| Mera Dil Mera Dushman | Mera Dil Mera Dushman | |
| Jalan | Jalan | |
| Qarar | Qarar | |
| Faryaad | Faryaad | |
| 2021 | Khuda Aur Mohabbat | Khuda Aur Mohabbat |
| Ishq Hai | Ishq Hai | |
| Ek Jhoota Lafz Mohabbat | Ek Jhoota Lafz Mohabbat | |
| Wafa Be Mol | Wafa Be Mol | |
| Berukhi | Berukhi | |
| Baddua | Baddua | |
| Dil-e-Momin | Dil-e-Momin | |
| 2022 | Ye Ishq Samajh Na Aae | Ye Ishq Samajh Na Aae |
| Ibn-e-Hawwa | Ibn-e-Hawwa | |
| Pyar Deewangi Hai | Pyar Deewangi Hai | |
| Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi | Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi | |
| 2023 | Kabuli Pulao | Kabuli Pulao |
Pakistani Film Songs
| Year | Film | Song |
| 1997 | Mard Jeenay Nahi Detay | Kisi Roz Milo Hamein Shaam Dhale |
| 1998 | Harjaai | Tere Yaad |
| 1999 | Pal Do Pal | Pal Do Pal Hain Pyar Ke |
| 2011 | Khamosh Raho | Tere Honton Ko Salaam |
| Ishq Mein Jeena | ||
| Khamosh Raho | ||
| Love Mein Ghum | Haal Da Mehram | |
| Bhai Log | Gunahgaar | |
| 2012 | Burrahh!! | Rabba Keri Gal Di Saza |
| Mere Yaar Kaminey | Akhiyan Kar K Pyar | |
| 2013 | Armaan | Akelay Na Jaana |
| Dil Mera Dharkan Teri | Juda Juda | |
| Aina | Mujhe Dil Se Na Bhulana | |
| Ishq Khuda | Sajna Aa Saja De | |
| Ab Lagan Lagi | ||
| Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Malal | |
| Zinda Bhaag | Pyar Yar Da | |
| 2014 | Tamanna | Koi Dil Mein |
| Dukhtar | Ya Rahem | |
| Maula Maula | ||
| Oh Yaara Ainvayi Ainvayi Lut Gaya | Tere Naal | |
| 2015 | Dildariyaan | Rab Kise Di Na Todhe |
| Faraar | Hathan Diyan Lakhteriran | |
| Bin Roye | Teray Bin Jeena | |
| Halla Gulla | Saroor De | |
| 2016 | Maalik | Mann Mora |
| Nazriya | ||
| Hijrat | Maula | |
| Khush Aamdeed | ||
| Ishq Positive | Rab Diyan Rab Jaane | |
| Actor in Law | Khudaya | |
| 2017 | Balu Mahi | Rang De Chunar |
| Raasta | Dil Faqeer | |
| Arth – The Destination | Sanwar De Khudaya | |
| Murshed Ji | ||
| 2018 | Na Band Na Baraati | Sajan Bin Raina |
| 2019 | Parey Hut Love | Zehal-e-Miskeen |
| 2022 | Chaudhry – The Martyr | Nazr e Karam |
Indian Films
| Year | Film | Song |
| 2003 | Paap | Laal (Alaap)
Mann Ki Lagan |
| 2004 | Ishq Qayamt | Maine Use Dekha Hai
Kisi Roz Milo Hamein Shaam Dhaley |
| 2005 | Kalyug | Jiya Dhadak Dhadak |
| 2006 | Omkara | Naina |
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Bol Na Halke Halke |
| Om Shanti Om | Jag Soona Soona Lage | |
| Namaste London | Main Jahaan Rahoon | |
| Aaja Nachle | O Re Piya | |
| 2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Teri Ore |
| Haal–e–dil | Haal-E-Dil | |
| Woodstock Villa | Koi Chala Ja Raha Hai | |
| Dil Kabaddi | Zindagi Ye | |
| 2009 | Aasma: The Sky Is the Limit | Man Bawra |
| Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | Rabba | |
| Billu | Jahoon Kahan | |
| Love Aaj Kal | Ajj Din Chadheya | |
| Dekh Bhai Dekh | Aankhon Mein Kyon
Sapne Bhaye Hain |
|
| Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | |
| London Dreams | Khwab Jo | |
| De Dana Dan | Rishte Nate | |
| 2010 | Veer | Surili Akhiyon Wale
Surili Akhiyon Wale (duet) |
| My Name Is Khan | Sajda | |
| Ishqiya | Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji | |
| Toh Baat Pakki! | Phir Se | |
| Lahore | Ore Bande | |
| Badmaash Company | Fakeera | |
| Virsa | Mein Tenu Samjhawan | |
| I Hate Luv Storys | Bahara
Bahara (Chill Version) |
|
| Milenge Milenge | Ishq Ki Gali | |
| Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Tum Jo Aaye
Tum Jo Aaye (reprise) |
|
| We Are Family | Ankhon Mein Neendein | |
| Dabangg | Tere Mast Mast Do Nain | |
| Anjaana Anjaani | Aas Pass Khuda | |
| Aakrosh | Man Ke Matt | |
| Knock Out | Khushnuma Sa Ye Roshan Ho | |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Chadha De Rang |
| Satrangee Parachute | Teri Lori Yaad hai | |
| Ready | Meri Ada Bhi | |
| Khap | Aaina Dekha | |
| Bodyguard | Teri Meri
Teri Meri (Reprise) |
|
| Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Isq Risk | |
| Mausam | Rabba Main Toh Mar Gaya Oye | |
| Aazaan | Affreen (reprise) | |
| Miley Naa Miley Hum | Nazar Se Nazar Na mile | |
| I am Singh | Kya jeena, Doorie hai | |
| 2012 | Jodi Breakers | Mujhko Teri Zaroorat Hai |
| Will You Marry Me | Soniya | |
| Tezz | Tere Bina | |
| Blood Money | Chaahat | |
| Mirza The Untold Story | Akhiyan | |
| Jannat 2 | Tera Deedar Hua | |
| Dangerous Ishq | Tu Hi Rab
Naina |
|
| Teri Meri Kahaani | Allah Jaane | |
| Heroine | Saaiyaan | |
| Son of Sardaar | Bichdann
Bichdann (Reprise) Yeh Jo Halki Halki Khumariya |
|
| Burraaahh (Punjabi Movie) | Rabba | |
| Dabangg 2 | Dagabaaz Re | |
| 2013 | Zindagi 50-50 | Rabba |
| Ishkq in Paris | Saiyaan Na Jaa Rey | |
| Rangrezz | Dil Ko Aya Sukoon | |
| Nautanki Saala | Sapna Mera Toota | |
| Commando | Sawan Bairi | |
| Maazii | Maula | |
| Naughty Jatts | Hun nai jeena | |
| Kaash Tum Hote | Agar Maangu Tum Yeh Dil | |
| Phata Poster Nikla Hero | Mere Bina Tu
Mere Bina Tu (Duet) |
|
| 2014 | Dedh Ishqiya | Dil ka Mizaj Ishqiya
Zabaan jale hai |
| Jatt James Bond | Rog Pyaar De Dilan Nu
Tera Mera Saath Ho |
|
| Khwaabb | Shamein | |
| Life is beautiful | Sajna Ve | |
| Desi Kattey | Tak Dhoom | |
| Double Di Trouble | Aisi Mulaqaat | |
| Mere Yaar Kamine | Akhiyan Rondiyan Rehndiya | |
| 2015 | Dolly Ki Doli | Mere Naina Kafir Hogaye |
| Barkhaa | Tu Itni Khoobsurat Hai | |
| I Love Desi | Dheere Dheere Kam Hogi Udaasi | |
| Hero Naam Yaad Rakhi | Deed Teri | |
| Naina | ||
| Piya Piya | ||
| Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Zindagi (Reprise) | |
| Drishyam | Dum Ghutta Hai | |
| Hero | Yadaan Teriyaan | |
| Meeruthiya Gangster | Naina Tose Lage | |
| 2016 | Rocky Handsome | Aye Khuda |
| Ishq Forever | Bilkul Socha Na
Mere Aankhon Se Nikle Aansoo |
|
| Sultan | Jag Ghoomeya
Raula Paye Gaya |
|
| Ek Tera Saath | Ek Tera Saath (Title Track)
Aye Mere Khuda |
|
| 2017 | Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana | Rog Jaane |
| Begum Jaan | Aazadiyaan | |
| Maatr | Zindagi Ae Zindagi | |
| Tubelight | Tinka Tinka Dil Mera | |
| Baadshaho | Mere Rashke Qamar | |
| Bhoomi | Lag Ja Gale | |
| Firangi | Sahiba Russ Gayiya | |
| 2018 | Welcome to New York | Ishtehaar |
| Raid | Sanu Ek Pal Chain | |
| Nit Khair Manga | ||
| October | Tab Bhi Tu | |
| Mar Gaye Oye Loko | Rabba Ve | |
| Batti Gul Meter Chalu | Dekhte Dekhte | |
| Namastey England | Tu Meri Main Tera | |
| Baazaar | Adhura Lafz | |
| Zero | Tanha Hua | |
| Simmba | Tere Bin | |
| Simmba | Tere Bin | |
| 2019 | Do Dooni Panj | Fikar |
Patriotic Songs
| Year | Song |
| 2009 | Hum Pakistan |
| 2010 | Aman ki Asha |
| 2012 | Quaid e Zi Waqar |
| 2013 | Hum Dekhenge |
| Chalo Chalo Imran Kay Sath | |
| 2014 | Sun Sakhiye |
| Shukriya Pakistan | |
| 2015 | Sher Dil Shaheen |
| Pakistan Say Rishta | |
| 2016 | Tum Zinda Ho |
| Paniyon Pe Chalen | |
| Pakistan Jiya Hai | |
| Khak Jo Khoon Mein | |
| Pakistan Zindabad | |
| Maa Kay Qadmon Say | |
| 2017 | Allah Shukar Hai |
| Hum Sab Ka Pakistan | |
| Mera Ghar Hai Yaad Rakho | |
| 2018 | Dam Mast Qalandar |
| Uth Watan Ke Nojawan | |
| Ballay Pay Nishan | |
| Kar Aghaaz Pakistan | |
| Vichora | |
| 2019 | Aye Watan |
| 2020 | Charhta Suraj |
Coke Studio (Pakistan)
| Year | Season | Song |
| 2008 | 1 | Shama Payian |
| Garaj Baras | ||
| Ballaman | ||
| Dildara | ||
| 2014 | 7 | Chhaap Tilak Sab Chheeni |
| 2016 | 9 | Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo |
| Afreen Afreen | ||
| Sadaa | ||
| Aaj Rang Hai | ||
| 2017 | 10 | Qaumi Taranah |
| Sayonee | ||
| Rangrez | ||
| 2019 | 12 | Dam Mastam |
| Heeray | ||
| 2020 | 13 | Dil Tarpe |
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Net Worth
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a well-known singer; his net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million as of 2023. He made a lot of money from music throughout the years. Rahat has been singing for a long time and has become very successful. His songs are popular worldwide. His music albums, gigs, and other projects make him money.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Controversy
- There have been rumours in the press that Rahat is divorcing his wife Nida to marry a model named Falak. However, Rahat denied all rumours and maintained they were together.
- Rahat was invited to play on New Year’s Eve at the Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad on December 21, 2015. However, he was expelled before the event because Pakistani nationals can only enter India through Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
FAQ’s
Who are Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s famous family members?
His uncle was the legendary Qawali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and his father was Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, a well-known musician.
What was Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s debut song in Bollywood?
His Bollywood debut was with the song Mann Ki Lagan from the movie Paap in 2003.
What type of music is Rahat Fateh Ali Khan known for?
Rahat is primarily known for Qawwali but also performs ghazals, Sufi music, filmi, and classical music.
Has Rahat Fateh Ali Khan contributed to any international projects?
Yes, he has collaborated on soundtracks for Hollywood films and with international artists like Eddie Vedder and James Horner.
