Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Indian lyricist, journalist, film actor
About Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Lived 1915 – 1966 (aged 50). Raja Mehdi Ali Khan was an Indian lyricist, songwriter, journalist, film actor and translator.
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan (23 September 1915 – 29 July 1966) was an Indian poet, writer and a lyricist.
Early life and career Raja Mehdi Ali Khan was born on 23 September 1915 at Karamabad village, near Wazirabad, Gujranwala District of Punjab, British India, now Pakistan.
In 1947, Mehdi and his wife Tahira decided to stay in India instead of migrating to Pakistan. They came to this decision despite the wave of riots plaguing the country. In 1948, his patriotism manifested in his songs, "Watan Ki Raah Mein" and "Todi Todi Bachche", which were used in the film Shaheed.
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Who was Raja Mehdi Ali Khan?
Indian lyricist, journalist, film actor
When was Raja Mehdi Ali Khan born?
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan was born on 23 September 1915 in Wazirabad, Punjab.
When did Raja Mehdi Ali Khan die?
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan died on 27 July 1966 in Mumbai, India.
What was Raja Mehdi Ali Khan's occupation?
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan was a lyricist, songwriter, journalist, film actor and translator.
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Raja Mehdi Ali Khan was Indian.
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