Khatija Rahman
- A. R. Rahman (father)
- Saira Rahman (mother)
Raheema Rahman (sister)[1]
- Filmi
- pop
- Hindustani classical
- Vocals
- Think Music
- Island Records
- YRF Music
- Zee Music Company
- Sony Music
- Universal Music Group
- Tips Industries
- Coke Studio Tamil
- KM Musiq
Khatija Rahman[a] (born 29 December 1995) is an Indian musician from Chennai.[2][3][4]
Life and career
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.[5][6][7] 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.[8]
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.[9] Khatija also made a stellar debut as a music composer in 2023 with the film Minmini.[10] The lead single, “Iru Perum Nadhigal”, is a mellifluous track about self-love and healing.[11]
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.[12][13] 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.[14] 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),[15] “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.[16][17]
Discography
Film songs
Year | Song | Film | Composer | Lyricist | Co-singer(s) | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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2010 | "Puthiya Manidha" | Enthiran | A. R. Rahman | Vairamuthu | A. R. Rahman, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Tamil | [18][19] | |
"O Maramanishi" | Robo (dubbed-language from Enthiran) | Suddala Ashok Teja | A. R. Rahman, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Srinivas | Telugu | [20] | |||
"O Naye Insaan" | Robot (dubbed-language from Enthiran) | Swanand Kirkire | A. R. Rahman, Srinivas | Hindi | [21] | |||
2021 | "Rock A Bye Baby" | Mimi | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Julia Gartha | Hindi | [22] | ||
"Rihaayi De" | A. R. Rahman | Hindi | Backing vocals | [23] | ||||
2022 | "Kaayam" | Iravin Nizhal | R. Parthiban | Soundarya Bala Nandakumar, Veena Murali, Deepthi Suresh, Sowmya, Elfe Choir | Tamil | [24][25] | ||
"Tum Bhi Raahi (Reprise)" | Mili | Javed Akhtar | Solo | Hindi | [26] | |||
2023 | "Chinnanjiru (Marumurai)" | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Ilango Krishnan | A. R. Rahman | Tamil | [27] | ||
"Minnanchula Vennelaa (Reprise)" | Ramajogayya Sastry | A. R. Rahman | Telugu | [28] | ||||
"Mera Aasmaan Jal Gaya (Reprise)" | Gulzar | A. R. Rahman | Hindi | [29] | ||||
"Pranama Pranama" | Nayakudu (Dubbed from Maamannan) | Rakendu Mouli | Vijay Yesudas | Telugu | [30] | |||
"Niraye" | Philip's | Hesham Abdul Wahab | Anu Elizabeth Jose | Hesham Abdul Wahab | Malayalam | |||
2024 | "Anbalane" | Lal Salaam | A. R. Rahman | Yugabharathi | Deva, Deepthi Suresh | Tamil | Backing vocals | [31] |
"Ulagam Oru Naal" | Maidaan | Snehan | Shridhar Ramesh | Tamil | [32] | |||
"Thaaraa Gaganamlo" | Saraswathi Putra, Ramajogayya Sastry | Sarath Santosh | Telugu | [33] | ||||
"Maanja Nee" | Ayalaan | Sivakarthikeyan, A. R. Rahman, thoughtsfornow | A. R. Rahman, A. R. Ameen | Tamil | Backing vocals | [34] | ||
"The Silent Sovereignty" | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Backing vocals |
Non-film songs
Year | Song | Album | Composer | Lyricist | Co-singer(s) | Language | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | "Ahimsa" | Single | U2, A. R. Rahman | Traditional | U2, A. R. Rahman | English and Tamil | [35] | |
2020 | "Farishton" | Single | A. R. Rahman | Munna Shaokath Ali | Urdu | [36] | ||
2020 | "Farishtha" | Single | A. R. Rahman | Mashook Rahman | Tamil | [37] | ||
2020 | "EK" | Iltaja | Ricky Kej | IP Singh, Lonnie Park, Dominic D'Cruz, Ricky Kej | Varijashree Venugopal, Manoj George, Arun Kumar, Aparna Ramakrishnan | Hindi | [38] | |
2020 | "The 99 Names" | Single | Sami Yusuf | Chorus | Sami Yusuf, Raihanah, Isshrathquadhre, Raheema Rahman | Arabic | [39] | |
2020 | "Hum Haar Nahin Maanenge" | Single | A. R. Rahman | Prasoon Joshi | A. R. Rahman, Clinton Cerejo, Mohit Chauhan, Mika Singh, Harshdeep Kaur, Jonita Gandhi, Neeti Mohan, Javed Ali, Sid Sriram, Shruti Haasan, Shashaa Tirupati, Abhay Jodhpurkar | Hindi | ||
2021 | "Amna Bibi" | Sing A Lullaby | Traditional | Traditional | Gurupriya Atreya, Vedanth Bharadwaj | Hindi | [40] | |
2022 | "Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye" | Single | A. R. Rahman | Thamarai | A. R. Rahman, Saindhavi Prakash, A. R. Ameen, Amina Rafiq, Gabriella Sellus, Poovaiyar, Rakshita Suresh, Niranjana Ramanan, Aparna Harikumar, Nakul Abhyankar | Tamil | [41] | |
2023 | "Sagavaasi" | Coke Studio Tamil (Season 1) | Arivu | Arivu | Arivu | Tamil | [42] | |
2024 | "Woman of Power" | Single | Sterlin Nithya | Lavita Lobo | Lavita Lobo, Sterlin Nithya | English |
Albums
Year | Album | Song | Composer | Lyricist | Co-singer(s) | Language | Notes | Ref. |
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2023 | Kuhu Kuhu | "Piya Tose Naina Lage Re" | Sachin Dev Burman | Shailendra | Firdaus Orchestra | Hindi | [43][44] | |
"Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha" | Raja Mehdi Ali Khan | Madan Mohan | Firdaus Orchestra | Hindi | [45] | |||
"O Sajana Barkha Bahar" | Salil Chowdhury | Shailendra | Firdaus Orchestra | Hindi | [46] | |||
"Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyalia" | P. Adinarayana Rao | Bharat Vyas | Firdaus Orchestra, Sarthak Kalyani | Hindi | [47] | |||
"Bekas Pe Karam Keejiye" | Naushad | Shakeel Badayuni | Firdaus Orchestra | Hindi | [48] |
Compositions
Year | Film | Song | Singer(s) | Lyricist | Director | Language | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Minmini | "Iru Perum Nadhigal" | Shakthisree Gopalan | Halitha Shameem | Halitha Shameem | Tamil | [49][50][51] | |
"Minmini Nee" | Sarthak Kalyani, Sireesha Bhagavatula | [52] | ||||||
"Uyirai" | Suryansh | [53] | ||||||
"Jananam" | Khatija Rahman, Sireesha Bhagavatula | [54] | ||||||
TBA | Lioness | Kajri Babbar | English | [55][56] |
Voice-overs
Year | Film | Actor | Director | Writer | Language | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 99 Songs | Edilsy Vargas | Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy | Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, A. R. Rahman | Tamil | For Tamil version |
Talks and speeches
Rahman has also spoken at distinguished platforms such as the UEF World Summit and TEFCON in recent years.
Date | Conference | Theme | Organizer | Venue | Notes | Ref. |
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5 December 2020 | UEF World Summit | Entrepreneur Success Stories | United Economic Forum (UEF) | Chennai | ||
22 October 2021 | TEDx Talks | Art, Diversity and Activism in the Digital Age | TedxYouth@LMGC | La Martinière Girls' College, Lucknow | [57] | |
1 July 2022 | TEFCON | The Impact of Soft Power in the Knowledge Economy | Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA) | St. John's University (New York City) | ||
13 August 2022 | International Youth Conference | Gift of Kindness | Heartfulness, UNESCO MGIEP, AICTE | Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad | ||
26 May 2024 | HER Story | Empowerment and Inspiration | MediaOne TV | De Montfort University, Academic City, Dubai |
Honours and awards
Year | Category | Institution or publication | Result | Notes | Ref. |
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2017 | Trailblazer Award | Bhumi NGO | Won | ||
2020 | Trend Setter Award | Global Women Inspiration Awards and Conclave | Won | ||
2020 | Empowering Woman Award | One Life NGO | Won | ||
2021 | Coastal Star Award | Rotary Club of Chennai Coastal | Won |
Notes
References
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- ^ "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.
- ^ Chaubey, Pranita (14 June 2022). "More Pics From AR Rahman's Daughter Khatija's Wedding Reception". NDTV. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "O Maramanishi from Robo". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "O Naye Insaan - Song Download from Robot @ JioSaavn". JioSaavn. 31 July 2010. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Khatija Rahman, AR Rahman's daughter, releases debut album 'Kuhu Kuhu'". The Tribune. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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
- ^ 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.
- ^ Singh, Anvita (28 October 2020). "Khatija Rahman's Farishton is a beautiful composition". The Indian Express. New Delhi. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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
- ^ "Puthiya Manidha by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, A.R. Rahman & Khatija Rahman". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ Kumar, Divya (2 August 2010). "Music to the ears". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "O Maramanishi by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Srinivas D. & Khatija Rahman". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "O Naye Insaan by Srinivas D. & Khatija Rahman". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "Rock A Bye Baby". Spotify. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "Rihaayi De". Spotify. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "Kaayem by A.R. Rahman". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Kaayem by A.R. Rahman". Spotify. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Tum Bhi Raahi - Reprise". Spotify. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Chinnanjiru (Marumurai)". Spotify. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Minnanchula Vennelaa (Reprise)". Spotify. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Mera Aasmaan Jal Gaya (Reprise)". Spotify. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Pranama Pranama". Spotify. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Anbalane". Spotify. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Ulagam Oru Naal". Spotify. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Thaaraa Gaganamlo". Spotify. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Maanja Nee". Spotify. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Ahimsa". Spotify. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Farishton". Spotify. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Farishtha". Spotify. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Iltaja". Spotify. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "The 99 Names". Spotify. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Amna Bibi (Sing A Lullaby)". Spotify. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye". Spotify. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Sagavaasi". Spotify. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Khatija Rahman, AR Rahman's daughter, releases debut album 'Kuhu Kuhu'". The Tribune. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Piya Tose Naina Lage Re". Spotify. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha". Spotify. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "O Sajana Barkha Bahar". Spotify. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyalia". Spotify. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Bekas Pe Karam Kijiye". Spotify. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (24 July 2024). "Full album of Halitha Shameem's Minmini out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Minmini Songs: Minmini MP3 Tamil Songs by Khatija Rahman Online Free on Gaana.com". Gaana. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Iru Perum Nadhigal". Spotify. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Minmini Nee". Spotify. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Uyirai". Spotify. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Jananam". Spotify. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Khatija Rahman to make her international debut with 'Lioness'". The Hindu. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "TEDxYouth@LMGC". ted.com. Ted (conference). 23 October 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
Khatija Rahman is a musician, philanthropist and future entrepreneur based in Chennai, India.
External links
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- Khatija Rahman at IMDb