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 Pardesi, which sold 20million copies and earned a spot in the Guinness World Records.
Raja has also acted in Bollywood movies such as Shapath (1997), Yamraaj (1998), Mother (1999), and Ghanchakkar (2013).
Albums YearAlbumArtistMusic DirectorLabel1997Tum To Thehre PardesiAltaf RajaMohd. Shafi NiyaziVenus1999Mujhe Apna Bana LoAltaf RajaMohd. Shafi NiyaziVenus1999Aaj Ki Raat Na Ja PardesiAltaf RajaMohd. Shafi NiyaziVenus2000Do Dil HaareAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus2000Dil Ke Tukde Hazaar HuyeAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus2001Sai Ka DeewanaAltaf Raja, Farid Sabari Jaipuri, Ram ShankarVenus2001Dil Ka Haal Sune DilwalaAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus2001Altaf and Adnan Ek SaathAltaf Raja, Adnan SamiAltaf Raja, Adnan Sami, Vaishnav DevaVenus2001Taaza Hawa Lete HainAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus2002Khilona Jaan KarAltaf RajaVenus2003Ek Dard Sabhi Ko Hota HaiAltaf RajaAltaf Raja, Vaishnav DevaVenus2003MarketAltaf RajaVenus2004DukaanAltaf RajaVenus2006Tere Ishq Ne Maalamaal KiyaAltaf Raja2006HarrjaiieAltaf Raja2007Koi Patthar Se Na MareAltaf Raja2009Chalo Maikhane ChaloAltaf RajaVenus2012Ashqon Ki BaraatAltaf RajaAltaf RajaVenus2015BumGolaAltaf Raja, Raj MittalAkashrajZee Music Company2020Ae SanamAltaf Raja, Payal DevPayal DevApni Dhun2021Saath Kya NibhaogeAltaf Raja, Tony KakkarTony KakkarDesi Music Factory
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 - Company (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)
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