Altaf Raja and the song of the film Shapath, interesting story of this superhit song is related to Vaishno Devi.

Mumbai/Chennai: As soon as the name of the famous singer of the 90s, Altaf Raja, comes to mind, memories of ‘Tum To Thaare Pardesi’ get refreshed. But do you know how he got his superhit song ‘Ishq Aur Pyaar Ka Maza Liye’ from the film ‘Shapath’? There is a very interesting and spiritual coincidence behind this song related to the court of Mata Vaishno Devi.

When the film’s director was on the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage

This incident is from the time when Kanti Shah, director of the film ‘Shapath’, had gone to Katra to visit Mata Vaishno Devi. The shooting of the film was being planned, but for a special situation, they were looking for a song and voice that would directly reach the hearts of the people. During his visit he heard something that changed the fate of the film.

Horse rider’s tape recorder reminded me of Altaf

While climbing the hills during the journey, Kanti Shah saw that a horse was listening to a song with great interest. That voice belonged to none other than Altaf Raja. At that time, Altaf Raja’s album ‘Tum To Thaare Pardesi’ had created a stir across the country. Seeing the madness of that horseman and the magic of that voice, Kanti Shah was convinced that this voice was perfect for his film.

A journey straight from the mountains to the recording studio

As soon as he returned to Mumbai, Kanti Shah contacted composers Anand-Milind and decided to sign Altaf Raja for a song in the film ‘Shapath’. When the song ‘Ishq Aur Pyar Ka Maza Laiye’ was recorded and came on screen, it created history. Altaf Raja himself was also seen in this song and his signature style was liked by the audience very much.

Altaf Raja: A different identity

Altaf Raja created a unique place for himself in Bollywood through this song. Mithun Chakraborty was in the lead role in the film ‘Shapath’, but this qawwali-like song had a big role in the success of the film. Even today this song retains its shine in weddings and gatherings. This story proves that sometimes the inspiration for the greatest opportunities can be found in the most ordinary places.