Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper, Lyricist, Music Composer, Dancer, TV Personality |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/11/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Trivandrum, Kerala |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Raftaar
26/08/2026
Raftaar appeared in public Onam celebrations shared on social media, drawing attention for posts featuring him with family and friends. The updates showed him participating in the festival and were covered as a light entertainment moment rather than a major career event.
31/01/2025
Raftaar married fashion stylist Manraj Jawanda in an intimate wedding ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The event included traditional Malayali and Sikh rituals, and the couple later shared wedding photos publicly.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Dilin Nair |
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| Full name | Kalathil Kuzhiyil Devadasan Dilin Nair |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Computer Application | Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi |
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| School | Mount Abu Public School, New Delhi; Sachdeva Public School, Rohini, New Delhi; Shiva Shiksha Sadan, Sonipat, Haryana |
Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Malayali |
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| Hobbies | Travelling, Gyming |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Komal Vohra (interior designer) |
| Marriage Date | 31/01/2025 |
Family
| Father | K.K Devdasan (worked at Indian railways) |
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| Mother | Lalitha Nair (typist) |
| Spouse | Manraj Jawanda (m. 2025) |
Career
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Favourites
| Food | Saag with Makki ki Roti |
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| Musician(s) | Eminem |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raftaar is a versatile Indian artist known for rapping, writing lyrics, dancing, composing music, and appearing on television. | |
| 2. While in school, he faced bullying from classmates, leading him to change schools multiple times. | |
| 3. Upon completing his education, he taught dance classes at a Delhi institute, earning Rs 150 per student. | |
| 4. In 2015, Raftaar showcased his dancing skills on the reality TV show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8. | |
| 5. In an interview, he shared that he is originally from Kerala and learned multiple languages while growing up in a Haryana hostel. | |
| 6. He adopted the stage name Raftaar as his Malayali birth name didn't match his Punjabi rapping style. | |
| 7. His career took off in 2008, gaining significant attention with the hit song "Swag Mera Desi" in 2013. | |
| 8. During his early days in the industry, he collaborated with Honey Singh as part of the group Mafia Mundeer. | |
| 9. In 2012, Raftaar parted ways with the group and later teamed up with Manj Musik. | |
| 10. Raftaar's marriage to Komal Vohra, an interior designer, came to an end in June 2022. | |
| 11. He is known to occasionally indulge in alcohol during social gatherings. |
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