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Khatija Rahman

Khatija Rahman

Indian musician

Khatija Rahman (born 29 December 1995) is an Indian musician from Chennai.[1][2][3]

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Life and career

An advocate for women's freedom and peace, she made her playback debut in the acclaimed 2010 sci-fi action feature Robot, singing the title track in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi alongside musical legends including her father A. R. Rahman and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.[4][5][6] Khatija has also collaborated with iconic Irish band U2 on their 2019 single "Ahimsa", which showcased the power of non-violence; she performed this track for U2's 2019 Joshua Tree Tour in Mumbai.[7]

Her debut album, ‘Kuhu Kuhu’ (2023), is a collection of melodic renditions that pay tribute to music luminary Lata Mangeshkar. Maintaining the songs’ original essence, this all-acoustic album also features the remarkable Firdaus Orchestra — an esteemed all-female ensemble from the U.A.E. The music video for the lead single of ‘Kuhu Kuhu’, “Piya Tose”, is particularly special as it presents a visual emblem of global representation and collaboration.[8] Khatija also made a stellar debut as a music composer in 2023 with the film Minmini.[9] The lead single, “Iru Perum Nadhigal”, is a mellifluous track about self-love and healing.[10]

Khatija’s debut single, “Farishton” (2020), was a meditative and mesmerising invocation of solidarity and cultural harmony. Composed and produced by AR Rahman, with lyrics by celebrated songwriter Munna Shaokath Ali, “Farishton” was Khatija’s appeal for a healed world.[11][12] The music video for the single was recognized at multiple global film festivals and received an honourable mention at the 2021 Los Angeles Film Awards.

Her 2023 Coke Studio India single “Sagavaasi” with Arivu too was met with widespread praise.[13] She has also displayed a vast vocal range in film songs such as “Chinnanjiru (Marumurai)” from Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023), “Pranama Pranama” from Nayakudu (2023), “Tum Bhi Raahi (Reprise)” from Mili (2022),[14] “Rock A Bye Baby” from Mimi (2021) and “Kaayam” from Iravin Nizhal (2022).

An important voice of her generation, Khatija was also a featured artist on Grammy Award-winning composer and environmentalist Ricky Kej’s 2020 song “Iltaja,” a track that embodies the message and importance of sustainability. Khatija has also sung on Rahman’s powerful 2022 Tamizh anthem “Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye” alongside myriad incredible artists.[15][16]

A trailblazer and changemaker, Rahman is a veritable force of 21 CE creativity.

Discography

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Singles

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References

  1. [1]
    "Fans are in love with AR Rahman's daughter Khatija Rahman and Arivu's Coke Studio Tamil song Sagavaasi". The Indian Express. New Delhi. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  2. [2]
    Chaubey, Pranita (14 June 2022). "More Pics From AR Rahman's Daughter Khatija's Wedding Reception". NDTV. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  3. [3]
    "AR Rahman's daughter Khatija gets married to audio engineer Riyasdeen". The Hindu. 6 May 2022. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  4. [4]
    "Puthiya Manidha (புதிய மனிதா) Song | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Khatija Rahman | Enthiran". Gaana. 31 July 2010. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  5. [5]
    "O Maramanishi from Robo". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  6. [6]
    "O Naye Insaan - Song Download from Robot @ JioSaavn". JioSaavn. 31 July 2010. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  7. [7]
    "A.R. Rahman and U2 collaborate on new track 'Ahimsa' before band's visit to India". The Hindu. 22 November 2019. Archived from the original on 24 November 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  8. [8]
    "Khatija Rahman, AR Rahman's daughter, releases debut album 'Kuhu Kuhu'". The Tribune. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  9. [9]
    Entertainment Desk (12 June 2023). "AR Rahman's daughter Khatija to make debut as composer in Halitha Shameem's Minmini". The Indian Express. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  10. [10]
    "Anirudh Ravichander launches 'Iru Pernum Nadhigal' from 'Minmini'; a feel-good road trip song". Times Entertainment. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024. Composed by Khatija Rahman, there is a level of subtlety and serenity in the lyricism
  11. [11]
    P Basheer, Intifada (18 November 2020). "'Farishton Is An Attempt To Show The Beauty Of Diversity', AR Rahman's Daughter Khatija". Outlook. Retrieved 24 April 2023. Khatija Rahman says the character of the song's protagonist Amal is based on herself, and the song, partly inspired by Rumi's teachings, traces Amal's longing to explore the unknown.
  12. [12]
    Singh, Anvita (28 October 2020). "Khatija Rahman's Farishton is a beautiful composition". The Indian Express. New Delhi. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  13. [13]
    Entertainment Desk (3 February 2023). "Fans are in love with AR Rahman's daughter Khatija Rahman and Arivu's Coke Studio Tamil song Sagavaasi". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  14. [14]
    "Mili film's song Tum Bhi Raahi releases; A.R Rahman number shows romance between Janhvi Kapoor and Sunny Kaushal; watch". Bollywood Hungama. 27 October 2022. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  15. [15]
    Scroll Staff (26 March 2022). "'Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye': Musician AR Rahman and daughter Khatija's new song for Tamil new year". Scroll.in. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  16. [16]
    "Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye: AR Rahman's uplifting, melodious ode to Tamil". Cinema Express. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2023. The song has vocals by Saindhavi Prakash, Khatija Rahman, AR Ameen, Amina Rafiq, Gabriella Sellus and Poovaiyar
  17. [17]
    Ramachandran, Naman (22 November 2023). "Khatija Rahman Makes International Composing Debut with 'Lioness': 'She's a Rebel,' Says Father A.R. Rahman (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
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    "Puthiya Manidha by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, A.R. Rahman & Khatija Rahman". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  19. [19]
    Kumar, Divya (2 August 2010). "Music to the ears". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  20. [20]
    "O Maramanishi by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Srinivas D. & Khatija Rahman". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  21. [21]
    "O Naye Insaan by Srinivas D. & Khatija Rahman". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  22. [22]
    "Mimi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  23. [23]
    "Kaayem by A.R. Rahman". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  24. [24]
    "Kaayem by A.R. Rahman". Spotify. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
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