RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, POPULAR SONGS

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is a Pakistani qawwali and playback singer, and the nephew and successor of the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Born on 9 December 1974 in Faisalabad, Pakistan, he is one of the most celebrated voices in Qawwali and Bollywood music.

Early Life

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was born on 9 December 1974 in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, into the legendary Qawwal Bachchon gharana. He was trained in classical music and qawwali by his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his father Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, performing publicly from a young age.

Career and Breakthrough

After the passing of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat carried forward the family’s qawwali legacy. His Bollywood breakthrough came with “Mann Ki Lagan” from Paap (2003). He went on to deliver unforgettable hits like “Jiya Dhadak Dhadak” (Kalyug), “Tere Mast Mast Do Nain” (Dabangg), “Teri Meri” (Bodyguard), “Dil To Bachcha Hai” (Ishqiya) and “O Re Piya” (Aaja Nachle).

Popular Songs

• Tasveer (with Abrar Ul Haq)
• Mann Ki Lagan (Paap, 2003)
• Jiya Dhadak Dhadak (Kalyug, 2005)
• Tere Mast Mast Do Nain (Dabangg, 2010)
• Dil To Bachcha Hai (Ishqiya, 2010)
• O Re Piya (Aaja Nachle, 2007)
• Teri Meri (Bodyguard, 2011)

Awards and Achievements

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has won multiple Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards and Lux Style Awards. He has also been honoured by the governments of Pakistan and the UK for his contribution to music, and his qawwali concerts draw audiences worldwide.

Upcoming Projects

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan continues to release qawwali albums, Bollywood playback songs and Coke Studio-style collaborations while touring internationally.

FAQs

What is the age of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan?
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was born on 9 December 1974. As of 2026, he is 51 years old.

What are the most popular songs of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan?
His most popular songs include Mann Ki Lagan, Tere Mast Mast Do Nain, Dil To Bachcha Hai and O Re Piya. Read the lyrics to Tasveer on LatestLyrics.