Raftaar is a versatile Indian artist known for rapping, writing lyrics, dancing, composing music, and appearing on television. |
While in school, he faced bullying from classmates, leading him to change schools multiple times. |
Upon completing his education, he taught dance classes at a Delhi institute, earning Rs 150 per student. |
In 2015, Raftaar showcased his dancing skills on the reality TV show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8. |
In an interview, he shared that he is originally from Kerala and learned multiple languages while growing up in a Haryana hostel. |
He adopted the stage name Raftaar as his Malayali birth name didn't match his Punjabi rapping style. |
His career took off in 2008, gaining significant attention with the hit song "Swag Mera Desi" in 2013. |
During his early days in the industry, he collaborated with Honey Singh as part of the group Mafia Mundeer. |
In 2012, Raftaar parted ways with the group and later teamed up with Manj Musik. |
Raftaar's marriage to Komal Vohra, an interior designer, came to an end in June 2022. |
He is known to occasionally indulge in alcohol during social gatherings. |