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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan(1948-1997)

  • Music Artist
  • Music Department
  • Composer
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was born on 13 October 1948 in Lyallpur, Punjab, Pakistan [now Faisalabad, Pakistan]. He was a music artist and composer, known for 2012 (2009), Blood Diamond (2006) and Natural Born Killers (1994). He was married to Naheed Nusrat. He died on 16 August 1997 in London, England, UK.
BornOctober 13, 1948
DiedAugust 16, 1997(48)
BornOctober 13, 1948
DiedAugust 16, 1997(48)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins total

Known for

Osric Chau in 2012 (2009)
2012
5.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 2009
Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou in Blood Diamond (2006)
Blood Diamond
8.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 2006
Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis in Natural Born Killers (1994)
Natural Born Killers
7.2
  • Soundtrack
  • 1994
Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer in The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
The Ghost and the Darkness
6.8
  • Soundtrack
  • 1996

Credits

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Music Department

  • Return of the Jungle (2026)
    Return of the Jungle
    8.4
    • playback singer
    • 2026
  • Rajesh Gupta, Indira Krishnan, and Shivani Surve in Unlock Zindagi (2023)
    Unlock Zindagi
    5.4
    • lyrics
    • 2023
  • Rumi Flaming (2022)
    Rumi Flaming
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • singer
    • 2022
  • Ranveer Singh in Simmba (2018)
    Simmba
    5.5
    • lyricist
    • 2018
  • Anuj Gill, Raju Thakkar, and Suchhi Kumar in Sirf 5 Din (2018)
    Sirf 5 Din
    3.6
    • musical director
    • 2018
  • Shahid Kapoor, Ram Charan, Yami Gautam, and Anastasiya Ador in Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018)
    Batti Gul Meter Chalu
    5.9
    • lyricist
    • 2018
  • Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Mishra, Emraan Hashmi, Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta, and Vidyut Jammwal in Baadshaho (2017)
    Baadshaho
    4.9
    • Music Department
    • playback singer
    • 2017
  • Titkolt történetek 1956-ból - Baktay és Nehru
    • composer: additional music
    • 2007
  • 99.9 FM (2005)
    99.9 FM
    5.0
    • playback singer
    • 2005
  • Seven Acts (2001)
    Seven Acts
    5.0
    • Music Department
    • 2001
  • Aaja Mere Yaar
    Short
    • playback singer
    • 2001
  • Body Rhythm (2000)
    Body Rhythm
    Short
    • performer: vocals
    • 2000
  • Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, and Suniel Shetty in Dhadkan (2000)
    Dhadkan
    6.5
    • playback singer (as Late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan)
    • 2000
  • Dillagi (1999)
    Dillagi
    5.3
    • playback singer
    • 1999
  • Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and Manisha Koirala in Kartoos (1999)
    Kartoos
    5.1
    • playback singer
    • 1999

Composer

  • Abhishek Singh Ias, Adil Shaikh, and Adah Sharma in Kali Kali Zulfon Se (2023)
    Kali Kali Zulfon Se
    Music Video
    • music by
    • 2023
  • Halat e Dil (2021)
    Halat e Dil
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2021
  • Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and Manisha Koirala in Kartoos (1999)
    Kartoos
    5.1
    • Composer
    • 1999
  • Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Namrata Shirodkar in Kachche Dhaage (1999)
    Kachche Dhaage
    6.0
    • Composer
    • 1999
  • ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997)
    ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
    4.6
    • Composer
    • 1997
  • Vitaly Komar & Alex Melamid Elephant Art (1996)
    Vitaly Komar & Alex Melamid Elephant Art
    Video
    • Composer
    • 1996
  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Afreen Afreen (1996)
    Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Afreen Afreen
    8.3
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1996
  • Bandit Queen (1994)
    Bandit Queen
    7.5
    • Composer
    • 1994

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • The Ali Khan Family
  • Born
    • October 13, 1948
    • Lyallpur, Punjab, Pakistan [now Faisalabad, Pakistan]
  • Died
    • August 16, 1997
    • London, England, UK(cardiac arrest)
  • Spouse
    • Naheed Nusrat? - August 16, 1997 (his death)
  • Relatives
      Rahat Fateh Ali Khan(Niece or Nephew)
  • Other works
    Soundtrack: The Last temptation of Christ.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 2 Print Biographies

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Considered one of the greatest singers ever recorded. He possessed a six-octave vocal range and could perform at a high-level of intensity for several hours.
  • Nicknames
    • Khan Sahib
    • Qawalli King
    • Ustaad

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