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 |
Latest News about Raftaar
31/01/2025
Raftaar married Manraj Jawanda in an intimate dual wedding ceremony in Kerala. The couple shared official wedding photos after the event, confirming the marriage publicly.
01/01/2025
Raftaar's net worth was reported to be approximately INR 80 Crore in 2025. The figure reflected his success across rap, music production, composition, and television work.
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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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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/raftaar/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/raftaarofficial | |
| https://twitter.com/raftaar | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@RaftaarOfficial |
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. |