Kalathilkuzhiyil Devadasan Dilin Nair, Raftaar is a multi-talented Indian artist. He began his career as a dancer and later ventured into rap in 2008, collaborating with Lil Golu and Ikka. Raftaar then joined Yo Yo Honey Singh’s Mafia Mundeer group but left due to credit issues. He formed “The Titans” with Badshah and Sachit Takkar, producing several songs for the Punjabi music industry and Bollywood. With the support of Ankit Khanna, Raftaar joined the Punjabi band RDB’s label, Three Records. After RDB’s split, he partnered with Manj Musik. In 2016, Raftaar launched his solo career after signing with Zee Music Company. He has since become a prominent figure in Hindi and Punjabi music, known for his rap skills, lyrical prowess, and energetic live performances.
PERSONAL LIFE :
Name : Kalathilkuzhiyil Devadasan Dilin Nair ( Raftaar )
DOB : 16 November 1988
Age: 35 Years
Education : Bachelor of Computer Application
Religion : Hinduism
Nationality : Indian
Place : Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Occupations :
- Rapper
- Singer
- Music Producer
- Lyricist
- Music Composer
- Dancer
- Actor
- TV Personality
- Film Producer
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
Height : 5 feet 7 inches
Weight : 70 kg ( approx )
Body Measurements : Chest: 40 Inches – Waist: 30
Inches : Biceps: 14 Inches
Eye Color : Black
Hair Color : Black
FAMILY STATUS :
Father- K.K Devdasan (worked at Indian railways)
Mother- Lalitha Nair (typist)
Marital Status : Divorced
Spouse : Komal Vohra
EARLY LIFE :
Raftaar was born on November 16, 1988, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to a Malayali couple from Delhi. In December 2016, he tied the knot with Kamal Vohra, sister of TV actors Karan and Kunal Vohra. However, the marriage was short-lived, and they filed for divorce in 2020, living separately since then. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the divorce proceedings were delayed but were eventually finalized on October 6, 2022.
CAREER :
Raftaar gained widespread recognition with his 2013 hit song “Swag Mera Desi”, a collaboration with Manj Musik that contained a diss track aimed at Yo Yo Honey Singh. The song sparked a public feud between the two rappers. Despite the controversy, “Swag Mera Desi” earned Raftaar the Best Urban Song award at the 2014 Brit Asia TV Music Awards. He later expanded his reach by entering the Bengali music industry in 2017 with the film One, featuring Vishal Dadlani, and producing a song for the Chaamp soundtrack. Additionally, Raftaar partnered with Varun Dhawan for the Breezer Vivid Shuffle campaign, further solidifying his presence in the music industry.
Raftaar’s journey in the music industry began as a dancer, before transitioning to rap in 2008. He initially collaborated with Lil Golu and Ikka, sharing their music on social media platforms. Raftaar then joined Yo Yo Honey Singh’s Mafia Mundeer group but left due to disputes over credits. He went on to form ‘The Titans’ with Badshah and Sachit Takkar, producing several songs for the Punjabi music industry and Bollywood. With Ankit Khanna’s support, Raftaar was introduced to RDB, joining their label Three Records. After RDB’s split, he teamed up with Manj Musik. Finally, in 2016, Raftaar launched his solo career after signing with Zee Music Company, marking a new chapter in his musical journey.
Raftaar expanded his musical horizons in 2017 by entering the Bengali music scene through the film One, where he shared the stage with singer Vishal Dadlani. He also showcased his skills as a producer and rapper in the Chaamp soundtrack. Additionally, Raftaar teamed up with Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan for the Breezer Vivid Shuffle campaign, further diversifying his creative collaborations.
SONGS :
- Morni
- Laila Laila
- Haseeno ka Deewana
- Dhaakad
- Main Yahi Hoon
- Ghana Kasoota
- Baby Marvake Manegi
- Naina Da Kya KasoorL
- Legacy
- Yentemma
- Move
- Shringaar
- All Black
- Mehbooba
- Tu Mera Bhai Nahi Hain
- Like A Snake
- Woh Raat
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NET WORTH:
Raftaar, born Dilin Nair, is a renowned Indian rapper and TV personality, ranking among the country’s top rap stars. Hailing from a Malayali family in Delhi, he rose to fame with his hit song “Swag Mera Desi”. Raftaar has lent his voice to numerous Bollywood hits like Bullet Raja, Fugly, and Dishoom, with over 30 film songs to his credit between 2013 and 2020. He has also made a mark as a judge on popular reality TV shows such as MTV Hustle, Dance India Dance, and Roadies. With a reported net worth of approximately ₹80 crore, Raftaar has solidified his position in the entertainment industry.
CONTROVERSY:
Raftaar and Honey Singh had a disagreement over the authorship of songs “Dhup Chik” and “Banjarey” in the movie “Fugly”, with Raftaar claiming he wrote and composed them. In an interview, Raftaar made a comment about rappers making money, which prompted Emiway to release a diss track called “Samajh Mein Aaya Kya”. Raftaar responded with another diss song, “Sheikh Chilli”, but Emiway retaliated with “Giraftaar”, escalating the diss track battle between the two rappers.
FACTS:
Raftaar’s rise to fame began with the 2013 hit song “Swag Mera Desi”, which contained a diss track aimed at Honey Singh, leading to a public feud between the two. However, Raftaar continued to expand his musical reach, debuting in the Bengali music industry in 2017 with the title track for the film “One” alongside Vishal Dadlani, and producing and rapping on “Dekho Dekho Chaamp” for the film Chaamp. As co-founder of the music label Kalamkaar, Raftaar has made a significant impact on the industry. He has also collaborated with Varun Dhawan on the Breezer Vivid Shuffle campaign in 2018. Earlier in his career, Raftaar was part of the Mafia Mundeer group, working alongside Honey Singh before their highly publicized split.
