Altaf Raja (born 15 October 1967) is an Indian Qawwali singer. In 1997 Altaf gained recognition with his debut album Tum To Thehre Pardesi. His most recent song is Ae Sanam. He used urdu shayari in his Songs. Early life Born in Nagpur to professional Qawwals, Altaf Raja began musical training at the age of 15 Career Raja's breakthrough came in 1997 with the album Tum To Thehre Pardesi, which sold 4million units. Raja has also acted in Bollywood movies such as Shapath (1997), Yamraaj (1998), Mother (1999), and Ghanchakkar (2013). Albums Movies as playback singer Vickida No Varghodo (2022) - Gujarati movie Tamasha (2015) Dil Lagana - Hunterrr (2015) Jholu Ram - Ghanchakkar (2013) Madholal: Keep Walking (2010) Toonpur Ka Superhero (2010) Market (2003) Tumse Kitna - Company (2002) Aaapka Naam kya - Benaam (1999) Mother (1999) Pardesi Babu (1998) Keemat: They Are Back (1998) Hayo Rabba Pyar Ho Gaya - Tirchhi Topiwale (1998) Harjai (2007) Hum Hain Aise Chore - Yamraaj (1998) Peelo Ishq Di Wisky - Mard (1998) Karlo Pyar Karlo - Chandaal (1998) Ishq Aur Pyar Ka Maza Lijiye - Shapath (1997) Movies as composer Dukaan: Pila House (2004) Market (2003) References External links 1967 births Living people Indian Muslims 20th-century Indian male classical singers Musicians from Nagpur 21st-century Indian male classical singers Singers from Maharashtra