Khatija Rahman
{{Short description|Indian musician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}{{Use Indian English|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox person
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1995|12|29}}
| birth_place = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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| alma_mater = {{Ubl|Stella Maris College|B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology}}
| occupation = {{Hlist|Singer|composer}}
| years_active = 2010–present
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| spouse = {{Marriage|Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed|2022}}
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| mother = Saira Rahman
| father = A. R. Rahman
| relatives = A. R. Ameen (brother)
Raheema Rahman (sister){{cite news |last=K |first=Janani |date=12 September 2023 |title=AR Rahman's concert fiasco: Daughters Raheema, Khatija defend composer |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ar-rahman-concert-fiasco-daughters-raheema-khatija-defend-composer-2434459-2023-09-12 |work=India Today |location=Chennai |access-date=1 August 2024}}
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| instrument = {{Hlist|Vocals}}
| label = {{Hlist|Think Music|Island Records|YRF Music|Zee Music Company|Sony Music|Universal Music Group|Tips Industries|Coke Studio Tamil|KM Musiq}}
| genre = {{Hlist|Filmi|pop|Hindustani classical}}
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Khatija Rahman{{efn|{{langx|ta|கதீஜா ரகுமான்}}, {{IPA|ta|kɐt̪iːd͡ʑaː ɾɐkʊmaːn}}}} (born 29 December 1995) is a music composer and singer from Chennai, India.{{cite news |last= |first= |title=Fans are in love with AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman and Arivu’s Coke Studio Tamil song Sagavaasi |newspaper=The Indian Express |location=New Delhi |pages= |language=en |publisher= |date=3 February 2023 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/khatija-rahman-arivu-coke-studio-tamil-song-sagavaasi-8422627/| access-date = 24 April 2023}}{{cite news |last=Chaubey |first=Pranita |date=14 June 2022 |title=More Pics From AR Rahman's Daughter Khatija's Wedding Reception |newspaper=NDTV |page= |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/more-pics-from-ar-rahmans-daughter-khatijas-wedding-reception-3065419| access-date = 24 April 2023}}{{cite news |title=AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija gets married to audio engineer Riyasdeen |newspaper=The Hindu |language=en |date=6 May 2022 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/ar-rahmans-daughter-khatija-gets-married-to-riyasdeen-shaik-mohamed/article65387567.ece |access-date=24 April 2023 |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506062812/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/ar-rahmans-daughter-khatija-gets-married-to-riyasdeen-shaik-mohamed/article65387567.ece |archive-date=2022-05-06}}
Life and career
She made her playback debut in the acclaimed 2010 sci-fi action feature Enthiran, singing the title track in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi alongside musical legends including her father A. R. Rahman and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.{{cite web|url=https://gaana.com/song/puthiya-manidha|title=Puthiya Manidha (புதிய மனிதா) Song {{!}} S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Khatija Rahman {{!}} Enthiran|publisher=Gaana|date=31 July 2010|access-date=5 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211083003/http://gaana.com/album/enthiran|archive-date=11 February 2015|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.raaga.com/telugu/songs/o-maramanishi-237047|title=O Maramanishi from Robo|website=Raaga.com|access-date=5 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211084241/http://play.raaga.com/telugu/album/Robo-songs-A0002637|archive-date=11 February 2015|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/o-naye-insaan/B1haVAcHVnc |title=O Naye Insaan - Song Download from Robot @ JioSaavn |publisher=JioSaavn |date=31 July 2010 |access-date=5 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211195431/http://m.saavn.com/Robot-2010/Hindi-songs_A-YhvDwj-S47s_.html |archive-date=11 February 2015 |url-status=live |df=dmy}} 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.{{cite news |date=22 November 2019 |title=A.R. Rahman and U2 collaborate on new track 'Ahimsa' before band's visit to India |newspaper=The Hindu |page= |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ar-rahman-and-u2-collaborate-on-new-track-ahimsa-before-bands-visit-to-india/article30048072.ece/amp/| access-date = 24 April 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191124135039/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ar-rahman-and-u2-collaborate-on-new-track-ahimsa-before-bands-visit-to-india/article30048072.ece/amp/ |archive-date=2019-11-24}}
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.{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=3 October 2023 |title=Khatija Rahman, AR Rahman's daughter, releases debut album 'Kuhu Kuhu' |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/khatija-rahman-ar-rahmans-daughter-releases-debut-album-kuhu-kuhu-549932 |url-status= |work=The Tribune |location= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=13 May 2024}} Khatija also made a stellar debut as a music composer in 2023 with the film Minmini.{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ar-rahman-daughter-khatija-debut-composer-halitha-shameem-film-minmini-8658101/ |title=AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija to make debut as composer in Halitha Shameem’s Minmini |author=Entertainment Desk |date=12 June 2023 |website=The Indian Express |publisher= |access-date=13 May 2024 |quote=}} The lead single, “Iru Perum Nadhigal”, is a mellifluous track about self-love and healing.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rockstar-anirudhs-iru-pernum-nadhigal-from-minmini-is-a-feel-good-road-trip-song/articleshow/104774669.cms/ |title=Anirudh Ravichander launches 'Iru Pernum Nadhigal' from 'Minmini'; a feel-good road trip song |author= |date=28 October 2023 |website=Times Entertainment |publisher= |access-date=13 May 2024 |quote=Composed by Khatija Rahman, there is a level of subtlety and serenity in the lyricism}}
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.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-farishton-is-an-attempt-to-show-the-beauty-of-diversity-ar-rahmans-daughter-khatija/364367 |title=‘Farishton Is An Attempt To Show The Beauty Of Diversity’, AR Rahman’s Daughter Khatija |last=P Basheer |first=Intifada |date=18 November 2020 |magazine=Outlook |publisher=|access-date= 24 April 2023 |quote=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.}}{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Anvita |title=Khatija Rahman’s Farishton is a beautiful composition |newspaper=The Indian Express |location=New Delhi |pages= |language=en |publisher= |date=28 October 2020 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/khatija-rahman-farishton-is-a-beautiful-composition-6907097/| access-date = 24 April 2023}} 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 Coke Studio Tamil single “Sagavaasi” with Arivu too was met with widespread praise.{{cite news|author=Entertainment Desk|date=3 February 2023|title=Fans are in love with AR Rahman's daughter Khatija Rahman and Arivu's Coke Studio Tamil song Sagavaasi|work=The Indian Express|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/khatija-rahman-arivu-coke-studio-tamil-song-sagavaasi-8422627|access-date=4 February 2023|archive-date=3 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203151201/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/khatija-rahman-arivu-coke-studio-tamil-song-sagavaasi-8422627/|url-status=live}} 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),{{Cite web |date=27 October 2022 |title=Mili film's song Tum Bhi Raahi releases; A.R Rahman number shows romance between Janhvi Kapoor and Sunny Kaushal; watch |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/mili-films-song-tum-bhi-raahi-releases-r-rahman-number-shows-romance-janhvi-kapoor-sunny-kaushal-watch/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117021255/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/mili-films-song-tum-bhi-raahi-releases-r-rahman-number-shows-romance-janhvi-kapoor-sunny-kaushal-watch/ |archive-date=17 January 2023 |access-date=27 October 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} “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.{{cite web |url=https://scroll.in/video/1020400/moopilla-thamizhe-thaaye-musician-ar-rahman-and-daughter-khatijas-new-song-for-tamil-new-year |title=‘Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye’: Musician AR Rahman and daughter Khatija’s new song for Tamil new year |author=Scroll Staff |date=26 March 2022 |website=Scroll.in |publisher= |access-date=13 May 2024 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/videos/2022/mar/26/moopilla-thamizhe-thaaye-ar-rahmans-uplifting-melodious-ode-to-tamil-30495.amp |title=Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye: AR Rahman's uplifting, melodious ode to Tamil |last= |first= |date=26 March 2022 |website=Cinema Express |publisher=|access-date= 24 April 2023 |quote=The song has vocals by Saindhavi Prakash, Khatija Rahman, AR Ameen, Amina Rafiq, Gabriella Sellus and Poovaiyar}}
Discography
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! scope="col" width=5%| Year ! scope="col" width=20%| Film ! scope="col" width=20%| Actor ! scope="col" width=20%| Director ! scope="col" width=20%| Producer ! scope="col" width=20%| Writer ! scope="col" width=20%| Language ! scope="col" width=20%| Notes ! scope="col" width=20%| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| 2021
!scope="row"|99 Songs |Edilsy Vargas |Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy |A. R. Rahman |Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, A. R. Rahman |Tamil |For Tamil version | |
| 2025
!scope="row"|Stardust |– |– |Pollachi Papyrus and Faraway Originals |Pankaj Singh |English | |{{Cite web |date=6 April 2025 |title=Stardust |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=kxDVM-Fzvic&si=aWOexYTvU1CFFd3k |access-date=6 April 2025 |publisher=YouTube}} |
Live performances
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!Title !Date !Venue !Performed song(s) !Shows !Attendance !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row"|The Joshua Tree Tour 2019
|15 December 2019 |DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai |Ahimsa |1 |42,590 | |
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| scope="row"|World Children's Day Concert at Expo 2020
|21 November 2021 |– |1 |– | |
| scope="row"|Wings of Love: The AR Rahman Sufi Experience
|19 March 2023 |Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai |– |1 |– | |
| scope="row"|TEDxGateway Opening Act Performance
|4 June 2023 |– |1 |– | |
| scope="row"|Marakkuma Nenjam Concert
|10 September 2023 |Adityaram Palace City, Chennai |– |1 |45,000 | |
| scope="row"|South Side Story
|31 August – 1 September 2024 |Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi |– |2 |– | |
Talks and speeches
Rahman has also spoken at distinguished platforms such as the UEF World Summit and TEFCON in recent years.
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!Date !Conference !Theme !Organizer !Venue !Notes !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| 5 December 2020
!scope="row"|UEF World Summit |Entrepreneur Success Stories |United Economic Forum (UEF) |Chennai | | |
| 22 October 2021
!scope="row"|TEDx Talks |Art, Diversity and Activism in the Digital Age |TedxYouth@LMGC |La Martinière Girls' College, Lucknow | |{{cite web |url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/48071 |title=TEDxYouth@LMGC |author=|date=23 October 2022 |website=ted.com |publisher=Ted (conference) |access-date=21 August 2024 |quote=Khatija Rahman is a musician, philanthropist and future entrepreneur based in Chennai, India.}} |
| 1 July 2022
!scope="row"|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
!scope="row"|International Youth Conference |Gift of Kindness |Heartfulness, UNESCO MGIEP, AICTE |Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad | | |
| 26 May 2024
!scope="row"|HER Story |Empowerment and Inspiration |De Montfort University, Academic City, Dubai | | |
Honours and awards
Notes
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References
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External links
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