Khatija Rahman, daughter of Oscar-winning music maestro AR Rahman, is winning the internet with her soulful performance at Dubai Expo.
Khatija sang `Farishton’, her debut song composed by her father AR Rahman. The 24-year-old singer performed as a part of ‘Firdaus Orchestra’ on the occasion of World’s Children’s Day on November 20.
“For those of you who missed watching the performance of Farishton by Khatija Rahman and the Firdaus Orchestra, celebrating World Children’s Day, here it is for you. A big thank you to the whole team of Firdaus Orchestra and Expo 2020 Dubai for putting up such a phenomenal show!” she wrote on her YouTube channel.
Her soulful and melodious voice has left the netizens in awe, who lauded and showered praises in the comments section. Many called her voice ‘angelic’.
“Heavenly composition Rahman sir and of course beautiful voice Khatija ji.. ❤️❤️❤️”. Another wrote, “What a brilliant and soulful composition! This deserves way more attention. Not to forget the angelic voice of Rahman’s daughter,” wrote one user.
Earlier, this Khatija made her father AR Rahman proud after `Farishton’ won an “honorable mention” at Los Angles Film Awards 2021.
The award was presented to AR Rahman in recognition of excellence in filmmaking at the Los Angles Film Awards 2021. “Farishton o Shah-i-Madina…Mera Salame Dil Khana….” the animated musical album has been released on her YouTube channel.
In her YouTube bio, Khatija said she was born in Chennai in a multicultural family with different genres of music and with friends from diverse backgrounds.
“I’ve always been fascinated with the wonders of life. As Maulana Rumi says: `There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground; there are a thousand ways to go home again’. The video’s main character Amal was created with such experiences of mine and the longing to explore the unknown. I hope all of you find your own journey of the unknown,” she said on her YouTube channel.
Calling Lata Mangeshkar her inspiration, she thanked her for personally taking the time in calling and showering her with blessings.
“Thanks to the almighty, my grandmother Kareema Begum, my maternal grandfather – Abdul Sattar, mom, dad, Raheema, Ameen, my maternal uncles and aunts and my cousins from the maternal and paternal side, my teachers – Shruti Jauhari, Murtaza, Nirbhay Saxena, Mira Sengupta, Lavita Lobo, and Sterlin Nithya, my music business professor – Ritnika Nayan, all my teachers from Fathima School, Good Shepherd, Stella Maris, and B.S.S. Crescent university who have encouraged and motivated me during my time with them,” she said.
“And most importantly to all of you who have been behind the scenes and who have continuously supported me by your prayers and positivity, all of this has happened because of your love and strength. Continue spreading that for every artist and human being and give more love and strength to them”.
