Quick Info
| Profession | Musician, Singer, Social Worker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/12/1995 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Khatija Rahman
01/02/2025
Khatija Rahman and her sister Raheema Rahman publicly supported their father A. R. Rahman amid online backlash over his remarks on Bollywood and the film 'Chhaava'. The sisters shared a post by composer Kailas Menon urging critics to 'disagree, don't disgrace' the globally acclaimed artist, condemning personal attacks, religious targeting, and abusive language.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the daughter of A. R. Rahman, music composer and singer known for blending classical, contemporary, and devotional music; Tamil debut as music director for 'Minmini' (2024); international debut as film composer for 'Lioness' |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 05/05/2022 |
| Engagement Date | 29/12/2021 |
Family
| Father | A. R. Rahman |
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| Mother | Saira Banu |
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| Spouse | Riyasdeen Mohamed Shaik |
| Aunt | A. R. Reihana |
| Cousin | G. V. Prakash |
Career
| Debut | Song: Pudhiya Manidha (2010) for the film 'Enthiran' |
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| Active Since | 2010 |
| Film Composer Debut | Minmini (2024) |
| Notable Awards | Best Debut Music Director award for Minmini (2024) |
| International Collaborations | U2 (song AHIMSA), Ricky Kej |
| Debut Album | Kuhu Kuhu (2023) |
| Debut Single | Farishton (2020) |
| International Film Composer Debut | Lioness (India-UK co-production) |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Porsche Taycan EV |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/khatija.rahman/ | |
| https://x.com/RahmanKhatija | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/khatija-rahman-b52523108 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Khatija Rahman began singing at 14 in the movie 'Enthiran' with the song 'Pudhiya Manidha'. | |
| 2. She partnered with 'U2' for the song 'AHIMSA' and Ricky Kej for a song about air pollution. | |
| 3. Khatija Rahman actively supports women empowerment and child education through philanthropy. | |
| 4. Despite facing criticism for her hijab and burqa, she responded confidently, showing her strength. | |
| 5. She shared news of her engagement to Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed in 2021. | |
| 6. Her work reflects a deep spiritual connection to music, blending classical, contemporary, and devotional styles. | |
| 7. She has been involved in internships and volunteer work with organizations focused on cancer research, education for blind children, and environmental causes. | |
| 8. She sang the title track in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi versions for Enthiran alongside A. R. Rahman and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. | |
| 9. She performed the track Ahimsa during U2's Joshua Tree Tour in Mumbai in 2019. | |
| 10. Kuhu Kuhu is an all-acoustic album tribute to Lata Mangeshkar featuring the all-female Firdaus Orchestra from the UAE. | |
| 11. She serves as Trustee and Director of Outreach Programmes & Global Initiatives at the A. R. Rahman Foundation. | |
| 12. In 2023, she signed her first international film as music director, 'Lioness', an India-UK co-production directed by Kajri Babbar. | |
| 13. In 2024, she made her Tamil debut as a music director with the film 'Minmini', directed by Halitha Shameem. |