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[5] 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.[6]