Altaf Raja
Altaf Raja 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 Pardesi, which sold 20million copies and earned a spot in the Guinness World Records.Raja has also acted in Bollywood movies such as Shapath, Yamraaj, Mother, and Ghanchakkar.
Albums
Movies as playback singer
- Vickida No Varghodo - Gujarati movie
- Tamasha
- Dil Lagana - Hunterrr
- Jholu Ram - Ghanchakkar
- Madholal: Keep Walking
- Toonpur Ka Superhero
- Market
- Tumse Kitna - Company
- Aaapka Naam kya - Benaam
- Mother
- Pardesi Babu
- Keemat: They Are Back
- Hayo Rabba Pyar Ho Gaya - Tirchhi Topiwale
- Harjai
- Hum Hain Aise Chore - Yamraaj
- Peelo Ishq Di Wisky - Mard
- Karlo Pyar Karlo - Chandaal
- Ishq Aur Pyar Ka Maza Lijiye - Shapath
Movies as composer
- Dukaan: Pila House
- Market