Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | |
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راحت فتح علی خان | |
Born | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan 9 December 1974[1][2] |
Nationality | Pakistani |
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Years active | 1997–present[2] |
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Children | Shahzaman Ali Khan |
Father | Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan |
Awards | Full list |
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Years active | 1997–present[2] |
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Punjabi and Urdu: راحت فتح علی خان, Urdu pronunciation: [ɾɑːɦət̪ fəte(ɦ) əliː xɑːn]; born 9 December 1974)[1] is a Pakistani singer, primarily Qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music. Khan is one of the most popular and highest paid singers in Pakistan.[3][4] He is the nephew of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, son of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan and grandson of Qawwali singer Fateh Ali Khan. In addition to Qawwali, he also performs ghazals and other light music. He is also well-known as a playback singer in Hindi cinema and the Pakistan film industry.[5]