Earlier this year, A. R. Rahman's eldest daughter Khatija Rahman made her debut as a music composer with the Tamil film 'Minmini' and in no time, Khatija is on her way to the International stage as a composer. The songstress is making her International debut for the UK-Indian film 'Lioness' which is set to release in 2025. But with all this news, do you really know who Khatija Rahman is? Let's introduce you to her!

Early life

Khatija Rahman was born to the Oscar-Award-winning musician A. R. Rahman and his wife Saira Banu on 29 December 1995. Khatija completed her schooling in Chennai and later enrolled in Stella Maris College in Chennai for a Bachelor in Commerce. After her graduation, the singer-composer completed her Bachelors and Masters in Islamic Studies from B.S. Abdur Rahman College. She has also completed a course in Music Business Management from Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication in Delhi.

Personal life

Khatija Rahman tied the knot with Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed in 2022 who is an audio engineer. According to various reports, he has collaborated with AR Rahman and Amit Trivedi on several international tours and concerts. Khatija described her fiance as an aspiring entrepreneur and a wizkid audio engineer.

Meanwhile, Khatija has always been on the receiving end of trolls for donning a Burqa at all times. But not one to take it all, Khatija had once shared on social media, "Every time this topic comes the fire in me rages and makes me want to say a lot of things. Over the last one year, Ive found a different version of myself which I havent seen in so many years. I will not be weak or regret the choices Ive made in life. I am happy and proud of what I do and thanks to those who have accepted me the way I am. My work will speak, God willing.. I dont wish to say any further. To those of you who feel why Im even bringing this up and explaining myself, sadly it so happens and one has to speak for oneself, thats why Im doing it.

A. R. Rahman, on the other hand had said in an interview, Khatija reflects the purity I want to achieve. She reminds me of my growing-up years. She is very clear about what she wants to do with her life and has travelled across the world, but never faced anything for wearing a niqab. Shes quite cool about it.

Musical career

Khatija made her playback debut with the 2010 sci-fi action film Enthiran, singing the title track in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. Later, in 2020, she released her single 'Farishton' which was recognised at multiple global film festivals and received an honourable mention at the 2021 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards. Apart from this, Khatija has also sung A. R. Rahman's powerful 2022 Tamil anthem 'Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye' and 'Chinnanjiru' from the Mani Ratnam historic drama 'Ponniyin Selvan: II.'

The talented artist also ventured into composing music with the Tamil film 'Minmini' which will release in 2024. Apart from this, she has also making her International debut as a music composer with the film 'Lioness' and we wait in awe as A. R. Rahman's daughter is all set to take on the music world, just like her legendary father.

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