ABOUT
Famous for his work in the Islamic Sufi religious music genre of Qawwali, this Pakistani vocalist is also well known for his playback tracks in both Lollywood and Bollywood films.His work on the Bollywood movie Ishqiya (2010) earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.He and Indian playback vocalist Sonu Nigam both judged India's STAR Plus television talent competition Chhote Ustaad.
BEFORE FAMEHe delivered his first public music performance when he was just nine years old and, at the age of twelve, joined a United Kingdom tour of Qawwali musicians.
PERSONAL LIFEBorn into a family of Qawwali singers, he is the child of Ustad Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan; the grandchild of Fateh Ali Khan; and the nephew (and one-time music pupil) of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
The meaning of the name Khan: Not Available FUN FACTSWorld Music Singer Rahat Fateh-ali Khan were born on Sunday, birthstone is Turquoise, the seaon was Fall in the Chinese year of Ox, it is 338 days until Rahat Fateh-ali Khan next birthday.
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Jan. 06 1983