Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

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11 Oct 2026 / 05:21 AM

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is one of Pakistan’s most iconic and highest-paid singers, celebrated worldwide for his mastery of Qawwali, Sufi music, ghazals, and playback singing. He is featured on Roshan Parda as a premier Pakistani talent available for live concerts, corporate events, cultural programmes, and private performances.

Born on 9 December 1974 in Faisalabad, Punjab, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan belongs to the legendary Fateh Ali Khan family of Qawwals. He is the nephew and direct disciple of the late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and the son of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan. Trained from childhood in classical and Sufi traditions, he has carried forward a 600-year musical legacy while becoming a global voice of modern South Asian music.

Creative Work & Career Highlights

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan began performing publicly as a child and became an integral part of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Qawwali group. After his uncle’s passing, he emerged as the leading torchbearer of the tradition.

His major achievements include:

Iconic non-film hit “Zaroori Tha” (one of the most-viewed South Asian songs on YouTube)
Bollywood classics such as “Tere Mast Mast Do Nain” (Dabangg), “Teri Meri” (Bodyguard), “Mere Rashke Qamar”, “Jag Ghoomeya” (Sultan), and “Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji”
Memorable Coke Studio performances including “Afreen Afreen”
Extensive work in Pakistani films, drama OSTs, and independent Sufi albums
Prestigious performances at Wembley Arena, Nobel Peace Prize Concert (2014), and major international venues

He has received numerous awards including the Filmfare Award, multiple Lux Style Awards, UK Asian Music Awards, and high civilian honours from the Government of Pakistan.

Hire Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for Events & Live Concerts

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is available for live concerts, corporate events, weddings, private shows, cultural festivals, and international tours. Event organizers and clients seeking to book one of the world’s most soulful Sufi and Qawwali voices can explore performance opportunities through Roshan Parda’s talent network.

His live shows are known for powerful vocals, emotional depth, spiritual energy, and an extensive repertoire that moves audiences across generations.

Professional Strengths

World-renowned Qawwali and Sufi singer
Leading playback artist for Bollywood and Pakistani cinema
Powerful live performer for large-scale concerts and events
Available for corporate, private, wedding, and cultural bookings
Global stage presence with decades of international touring experience
Torchbearer of the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan musical lineage