Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Who has not heard of this mesmerizing singer. But not everyone knows about his personality. At least I was not aware of it till the following happened.

This saturday I was hooked to my Sony WEGA 2.0 television (Oh God. Everything seems to be coming with some versions; anything to do with Web 2.0?) . Though out of touch with TV for years, Reality-Shows get me hooked on to it, after it got exposured to me recently. Especially with Tata Sky and 5.1 Dolby Channeled television, who can miss the thumping music rocking this young soul ;) That is how my Friday and Saturday evenings and almost whole of Sundays are glued to this supposedly 'idiot' box.

Coming back to Rahat saahab. Who doesnt know him. 'Jiya Dhadak Dhadak...' from Kalyug, 'Main Jahaan Rahoo...' from Namaste London have enthralled and smoothed each and every soul in this country and abroad. This sunday, as I was browsing through multiple Indian channels hosting these reality shows on singing, dancing and comedy, the remote stopped on one program 'Yeh Shaam Mastani' in Sony channel (too much of Sony uh?). He was the guest and he was to be anchored by another famous Minnie Mathur. She did a wonderful job. (Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on Yeh Shaam Mastani)

In this show, they call famous singing personalities, viz. Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, Sukhwinder Singh (end of S's), Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Kailash Kher, Kunal Ganjawala and likes. Some personal things are revealed, some fan-following (they get one of the hard-core fans on the stage to let them talk and sing with these famous personalities) are highlighted. And todays' show had Rahat Saahab. Really, unki awaaz sunthey hi logon ko raahat milti hain (in English: listening to him, gives one comfort, peace, calmness).

He is nephew of sensational singer, Late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. All those who have heard Nusratji, will hear his voice in Rahat saahab. What a voice? In this show, first time I heard him speak. Softly, sweetly...one easily got captivated by him. The way he spoke, reacted and received the compliments...Waah. Its a must watch.

Apart from this show, saw him on another reality-show on singing where, he was one of the judges. On Sonys' Yeh Shaam Mastani, he was a guest to perform. Whereas in this show on singing competition, he was a judge, rating participants. The way he pointed out their shortcomings, gave them suggestions, marks him as a man of high self-respect. Always smiling, down-to-earth attitude, speaking with complete dignity with everyone are the things that will strike first. His traditional grace adds value to tradition itself!

As I searched for his works on net, found that there is new album of his - Charka. Need to hear this (how can one miss his singing!).



He is one person of whom I was a fan because of his songs and singing. Now, I have a become a die-hard fan after having a look at him as a person. Raahat Saab, aap ko salaam! If you are reading this, then please know that I am your big Big BIG Fan! :)

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