Rafaqat Ali Khan is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Pakistan. He was trained as a classical singer and is the son of another classical music singer named Nazakat Ali Khan. He is also the nephew of Salamat Ali Khan of the Sham Chaurasia Gharana and the cousin of another classical music singer named Shafqat Ali Khan. Rafaqat Ali Khan has proven himself a prominent musician throughout his career, which spanned over two decades, and he has released a total of eleven albums.
In addition, he made a name for himself in the industry as a playback singer for the films Krrish, Dhokha, and Youngistaan, for which he garnered appreciation all over the world for his singing.
Early Life of Rafaqat Ali Khan
His uncle Salamat Ali Khan sang alongside His father, Nazakat Ali Khan, was alive for nearly fifty years. Shafqat Ali Khan, Shujat Ali Khan, and Latafat Ali Khan, his relatives, are also classical vocalists. Rafaqat earned an MA in Political Science from the University of Punjab. Khan began his musical training with his father and his uncle at a very young age. He appeared on television with his uncle and cousins and performed on the radio.
Career of Rafaqat Ali Khan
Rafaqat Ali Khan is a well-known musician hailing from the country of Pakistan. From a young age, his father and uncle began preparing him for a career in the entertainment industry. Eventually, he made his debut on television and radio.
Rafaqat began performing solo throughout India and other nations, such as Australia, Canada, the Middle East, the UK, the US of America, and other European countries. His trip to the United States in 2009 was the most successful tour ever undertaken by a Pakistani singer since he performed in sixteen states within two months. Rafaqat was the first Pakistani musician to perform at Norway’s Oslo Opera House. He was joined by Jasvant Singh, Nafees Irfan, and the Bollywood Brass Band.
Queen Sonja of Norway participated in the event. He played classical songs at the festival’s opening ceremony at Oslo’s Rudd House. His compositions were featured on the album ‘The Project’ by Rishpal Singh Rekhi, and he has collaborated with the English singer-songwriter, Peter Gabriel. Rafaqat is also a well-known playback singer, having sung in films such as Silence Please…, The Dressing Room (2004), Krrish (2006), Dhokha (2007), and Younistaan (2008).
He started singing solo and did shows in countries like India, UK, USA, UAE, Canada, Australia, Middle East and many European countries. His 2009 tour of USA was considered the most successful tour ever of a Pakistani artist.
Rafaqat Ali Khan with Bollywood Actor Amitabh Bachan
Award of Rafaqat Ali Khan
He won the following award:
- Mirchi Music Award for Song Reflecting Sufi Tradition at the Mirchi Music Awards.
Achievements of Rafaqat Ali Khan
Rafaqat Ali Khan was honored by the Lahore Press Club, which granted him lifelong membership. Rafaqat can play various musical instruments, including the tabla, harmonium, dholak, etc., and sing. This type of award was typically reserved for statesmen and politicians, such as Indian Prime Minister IK Gujral, Benazir Bhutto, Former President Farooq Leghari, and former Federal Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira. Rafaqat was a member of the National College of Arts’ visiting faculty, where he taught classical music, contemporary Ghazals, Khayal singing, playback singing, etc.
Free Concerts and Fundraisings by Rafaqat Ali Khan
He also does free concerts and fundraisers for India’s foremost charitable organizations. Numerous songs, including Main Haun Aasman, Maula Meray Maula, Allah Tera Shukria, Chand Sa Chehra, Duma dum, Tere Ishq Nachiya, Deewana Ban Gaya, and many others, contributed to his popularity.
Rafaqat Ali Khan’s Debut in Coke Studio Season 9
In 2016, Khan made his debut as a Coke Studio (Pakistan) featured artist. He sang Tu Kuja Man Kuja for the ninth season of Coke Studio Pakistan, which was hosted by Sheraz Uppal (pal).
Best songs of Rafaqat Ali Khan
Here is the list of his songs From his Albums (Year-wise):
- 2022
- 2021
Ae Saba Mustafa Se Keh Dena
Ishq Vi Tu
Sub Ka Data Hai Tu
2021
Hasbunallahu Wa Ni`Mal Wakeel
- 2020
Tere Qurban Pyare Mohammad
Ya Nabi
Mera Payamber
- 2019
Nazr E Karam
- 2016
Tu Kuja Man Kuja
Tu Kuja Man Kuja, Pt. 1
- 2015
Sada Dil Mor De
- 2014
Daata Di Diwani
Ere Jaan De Magroon
- 2013
Maula Mere Maula
Ishq Da Warka
Kahein Yeh Akhiyan
Tere Ishq Nachaya
Allah Janey
Duma Dum
Chhap Tilak
Ishq Da Bukhaar
Piya Rijhaney
Maavan
- 2007
Maula Maul
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