Raja Hasan now has 7 projects in hand

Posted in Bollywood Music, Vishal-Shekhar, Mentors, Other singers, SaReGaMaPa, Raja Hasan on October 23rd, 2007

Apparently, Raja Hasan has made a handsome start to his playback singing career post-Saregamapa. It seems Raja Hasan now has at least seven playback singing projects in hand. Though I do not have complete details, these are big names, big banners.

Both Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan are extremely impressed by Raja’s singing and would like him in future projects. Raja is recording for Vishal-Shekhar this week for a Shah Rukh Khan movie - and most probably it would be for Ravi Chopra’s Bhootnath. The Dard-e-Disco version also seems to be a possibility. Apart from this, Raja has a string of other opportunities - with music directors like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. 

Raja has already recorded for Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s High School Musical 2 and Bappi Lahiri’s Tere Sang. Tere Sang, directed by satish Kaushik, however has two music directors - Anu Malek (who is doing the songs) and Bappi Da (who has done the background score). Satish Kaushik was very impressed with Bappida’s background score in close friend Anil Kapoor’s movie, Gandhi, My Father and hired Bappida. However, the song Raja has recorded, would not be part of the main movie, but will be part of the title credits in the beginning and the end of the movie.

And the big news is that A.R.Rehman is also very much impressed with Raja and has promised him a song early next year.

Without a shade of doubt, this is the biggest start any participant of a singing contest has ever got.  No winner or runner-up in the past of either Saregama, Saregamapa or Indian Idol has had so many offers right from the word go. While the rest of Saregamapa contestants are still struggling with getting bookings for stage shows done, Raja seems to be roaring ahead.  Among other contestants, only Amanat seems to have a recording scheduled with Bappa Lehri, Bappida’s son.

A friend who updates me with these details, has another interesting story as well. Zee has been receiving a number of offers from overseas organisers, who would like Raja to perform for them during the world tour. This includes an offer from an Indian embassy overseas.  However, Zee has insisted that they do not have a “Raja alone” package. They will accept the offer only if Aneek is included in the show along with Raja. When the sponsors flatly refused to pay for Aneek, Zee was in a fix and asked the organisers to speak with HR for further negotiations!

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61 Responses to “Raja Hasan now has 7 projects in hand”

  1. MANAL, on October 23rd, 2007 at 12:14 pm Said:

    oooooooh MYYYYYYYYYY GODDDDDDDD !!!
    RAJA WON !
    RAJA WON !
    RAJA WON !
    V ALL KNEW IT ! HE IS DA ACTUAL WINNER !
    CANT WAIT 2 LISTEN 2 DA MESMERISING VOICE AGN

  2. MANAL, on October 23rd, 2007 at 12:20 pm Said:

    I M GOIN MAD !

  3. MANAL, on October 23rd, 2007 at 12:28 pm Said:

    I M ON CLOUD NINTH !

  4. luv raja 4eva, on October 23rd, 2007 at 12:32 pm Said:

    You really made my day..great goin raja.. I luv u

  5. Sonam, on October 23rd, 2007 at 12:48 pm Said:

    hey thats a great news…
    congrats Raja…

    hey guys u wont believe how happy i am tday…. :lol:

  6. poorva, on October 23rd, 2007 at 12:55 pm Said:

    THANKS RHB,
    You realy made my day !!

  7. simmi, on October 23rd, 2007 at 1:04 pm Said:

    there can not be a better news than this!! :) :)

  8. padma, on October 23rd, 2007 at 1:06 pm Said:

    and I am going to make sure that I make Raja sign in here and speak to us.
    I am going to try my level best. and I think I will be able to. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.
    And Manish see Raja is special isn’t he?
    everyone acknowledges this, the biggest music directors of today that his voice is pure magic.
    WE REAALY MUST COUNTER THE UNJUST TREATMENT METED OUT TO HIM!!!

    United we all are far more powerful than any HR or any whoever.

    LET’S NOT STOP TILL WE GET JUSTICE GUYS AND THIS TIME ON RAJA’S TERMS WITHOUT A BINDING CONTRACT BUT ACKNOWLEDGMENT THAT HE IS THE BONA FIDE WINNER.

    At least I will feel ok only on that day.

    love to all
    padma

  9. simmi, on October 23rd, 2007 at 1:06 pm Said:

    Raja dear no one can stop you !!

  10. Quick, on October 23rd, 2007 at 1:08 pm Said:

    @RHB request ur wife to cook kheer today and have it on our behalf also. Thats the treat I can offer you at the moment for the sweetest news!!!!!

  11. padma, on October 23rd, 2007 at 1:09 pm Said:

    Last night Raja’s petition had more than 1800 signatures, aneek’s counter-petition started on the same day because I had only posted the link on rediffmail forum and one of his fans started the counter-petition immediately and guess what there are barely 300 signatures!!!
    Their petition is for zee obviously!!!

    This is by how many times Raja must have won, by crores and crores of votes.

  12. Aja, on October 23rd, 2007 at 1:14 pm Said:

    How wonderfull Thanks a lot RHB you are giving lots of fantastic news to us. I couldn’t catchup some glittering words to thank you.

    Well done RAJA HINDUSTANI God always giving right things to right person. You are amazing we all wish you all the best for your future and May Lord Buddhas blessings protect you

  13. mmao, on October 23rd, 2007 at 1:35 pm Said:

    Thanks manish beta dil khush kar diya akhir hum sab ki duaein kaam agayeen Allah usko aur bhi shohrat aur izzat de

  14. banjaaran, on October 23rd, 2007 at 1:44 pm Said:

    Thank you for the good tidings you bring us, RHB. Our cup of joy runneth over. All of it is great news plus Raja and A.R. Rehman - a dream coming true for Raja and us.
    This last bit of news gives a sense of wicked but delicious satisfaction - “Raja alone” package.

  15. faryal, on October 23rd, 2007 at 2:03 pm Said:

    great to hear good news for raja.. i wish him even more success in life … i come on this site atlest 8 to 10 times a day,love reading about raja !!!! :)

  16. raja fan, on October 23rd, 2007 at 3:05 pm Said:

    Any info from website about this Raja - A.R Rehman

  17. Raffu, on October 23rd, 2007 at 4:06 pm Said:

    yes fantastic news indeed.. made my entire month.. i was jumping with joy when I read this news on the forum.. God is great.. see whatever God does, there is always a reason behind it… thats why i think God made our Raja first runner up as he didnt wanted Raja to get tied up to zee… we all should be thankful to zee for their manupulation… ha ha ha … they say right … mudaii lakh bura chahe toh kya hota hai, wohi hota hai joh manzoor e Qudaa hota hai ;)
    i remember reading somewhere that its himmesh’s dream to sing for a r rahman… i wonder how he must have reacted when he came to know that raja got a break from AR - the same candidate whom he insulted so much … :D
    God is great… May God Bless Our Raja Always!!
    love u lots Raja :D

  18. Sudha, on October 23rd, 2007 at 4:07 pm Said:

    Thanks RHB for the great information.

    God bless you Raja. You have made all your fans very happy…You have made us proud to be your fans

    7 playback singing projects is superb

    Raja - A.R.Rehman combination is fantastic

    “Raja alone” package is mindblowing:)

    And Padma a standing ovation to you for all the efforts put in by you.

  19. Kishan Raj, on October 23rd, 2007 at 4:23 pm Said:

    RAJA IS THE REAL WIINER

    RAJA IS NO. 1

  20. riya, on October 23rd, 2007 at 5:09 pm Said:

    ..oh my god!! REHMAN is impressd wid raja????…dis cud b d best-est news dis blog page has ever given..i’m damn sure all d seven projects will rock…i will b crazily waiting 4 deir release…i hope u ppl will continue giving dese gud news…

    MAY GOD BLESS RAJA!!!!!!!!!

  21. negina, on October 23rd, 2007 at 5:20 pm Said:

    OMG, I don’t believe my eyes. What am I reading? He will be singing for ARR. This is the best news I have heard about Raja eversince I have watched him on Saregamapa. This is fantastic! Massallah! I can’t wait to listen to the songs he will sing for VS. I know they will be superhit, Inshahallah! RHB, he will also sing for ARA sometime soon as well, right. I just wish that Raja and VS come to Vancouver or atleast anywhere in Canada.
    VSR rocks!

  22. faida, on October 23rd, 2007 at 5:32 pm Said:

    raja is the best of all singers so what he lost the compittion but still is the winner he has 7 projrcts

  23. Radha, on October 23rd, 2007 at 6:13 pm Said:

    As the president of the RAJA HASAN FAN CLUB 2007, it is a privilage for me to say that my members and I are so proud to have supported Raja when he most needed us. This news is the “fruit of our labour”. It always feels great to know all those endless hours of promoting and voting for Raja has finally paid off. Seeing him succeed is what gives us a great sense of satisfaction. While this news is the greatest I have heard so far, I still feel Raja deserves greater things in life. My members and I are already working on making sure that his efforts and hardwork is recognized everywhere he goes. His international tour is an added incentive for Raja BUT, believe me, our work is just beginning.

    Raja we wish you all the best with the projects at hand and we, your international fans, promise you that this tour will be a memorable for you. We have made it our task to promote you in the best way we can. The rest is on Allah.

    Once again RHB, you are a true friend and fan.

  24. kavitha, on October 23rd, 2007 at 6:23 pm Said:

    Good Luck Raja!!!!

  25. someguy, on October 23rd, 2007 at 6:32 pm Said:

    kool. i wish i could see himesh’s face at this moment.

  26. Devika, on October 23rd, 2007 at 7:07 pm Said:

    You don’t need to win a show to become the winner! Raja won big time!!! I’m proud of him. Wish him all the best:)

  27. guggi, on October 23rd, 2007 at 7:15 pm Said:

    I wish by the grace of God Raja should be very successful in all the project lined up as well as getting more and more offers..it will be nice if Raja can make his international tours as much as possible and be associated with high-end music directors like VS, SEL AR Rehman and Anand Raj Anand etc..

    Its more than sure he won the SRGMP 2007 but for the cheating, just hav to see HR;s reaction to Raja being called on World Tours wihout Aneek.. ..I wish I could see HR;s face..

    I always watch Raja;s Dard-e Disco and the comments of HR after that ..his face clearly reflects that he is a loser in his comments..may be thats why he played all tricks and cheated Raja but i wish to see HR..helpless on Raja;s success

  28. somegirl, on October 23rd, 2007 at 7:20 pm Said:

    this made my day!! thank you RHB

  29. guggi, on October 23rd, 2007 at 7:21 pm Said:

    Thanks to RHB, Padmaji and Radhaji for all the efforts and sharing the news ..I log into this site with hopes to listen some good news about Raja and all this, and I am happy that people are working hard in promoting Raja and Raja;s fan club..good work and wish all of you goodluck and happiness in your personal lives too

    Regards

  30. muskaan, on October 23rd, 2007 at 7:53 pm Said:

    Omg this is great news…wow im so happy….may allah be with him in every step of his life……he deserves alot and inshallah he will achieve lots in life…..

    yes yes yes…u made my day…..thankssss

  31. Radha, on October 23rd, 2007 at 8:08 pm Said:

    guggji

    Hi, don’t foget to give yourself a pet on the back too. It is die heart fans like you, who give us the boost to do what we do.

    Raja deserves and needs our help because of his wonderfulness in doing what he does best, singing. He comes across as a great human being who has done everything in his power to promote all the goodness that makes us set aside the bad things that are happening in the world to-day.

    So it is really people like you, RHB and God who is whispering to us to do what we can for the good of so many things through Raja. If little by little we can change the world, we should thank God for people that want to make a difference for the better.

    Let’s all wish Raja and his family the best for many years to come.

  32. Simran, on October 23rd, 2007 at 8:10 pm Said:

    Im so proud of Raja….im not really surprised, i always knew raja would make it big its just a matter of time…
    This is just the beginin, he is goin to make it so big in the music industry and then people will be sayin Himesh who??

    AR Rehman, wow awesome, that is going to be an amazing music production! I CANT WAIT.

    Hey if anyone finds out Rajas CD has been released in india please do tell me…I wanna buy it the first day it comes out!

  33. Simran, on October 23rd, 2007 at 8:16 pm Said:

    haha just a quick comment on ur last paragraph…i was very amused to hear that Zee will only let raja perform if he takes that loser aneek with him..thats SOOOO typical of Zee, see if they let raja go alone then thats kind of like they are also agreeing he is the winner ( which of course he is ) Zee is really stupid! ANd what the hell is Himesh gonna say? PLEASE TAKE MY FAKE WINNER ANEEK, MERA BETA? gosh wat a loser….he should himself go on tour and take his little sidekik aneek with him, the show will be flop and nobody will go to see him….

    I was EVEN more amused to hear that the promoters didnt want ANEEK ( THE FAKE WINNER) hahaha, u def brought a smile to my face RHB

  34. shak, on October 23rd, 2007 at 8:36 pm Said:

    Oh my god that is such a great news! Raja is the winner! I

  35. lilama7, on October 23rd, 2007 at 8:46 pm Said:

    Dear rajagreat to hear good news for u i wish you even more success in life

  36. kishanraj, on October 23rd, 2007 at 10:40 pm Said:

    @Simran
    Can you tell me what kind of poster, you have made for the New Jersey concert . See you in the concert.

  37. yalda, on October 23rd, 2007 at 10:50 pm Said:

    Omg i am so happy for raja hasan hey raja see waiting is the most important part of life and now u r going higher and higher i am really very happy for u and we know u were a winner u r a winner and u will remain number 1 in the whole wide world shame on HR’s ugly face yia raja go for it we are all with u……

  38. padma, on October 23rd, 2007 at 11:45 pm Said:

    OVERSEAS FANS pls pls make sure that your protest is seen and heard.
    Simran, Neha, grils freak out with your Tee shirts!!!!

    Remember RAJA IS THE REAL WINNER written BIG

    also BOYCOT ZEE or ZEE CHEATED THE PUBLIC or something like that

    also banners big big banners

    KIshan Raj ji, remember to have many people before the show standing outside the gate of the venue holding these banners. The media will definitely cover this. And maybe will want to interview. YOU GUYS MUST MAKE SURE THAT YOU GET NOTICED AND THAT YOUR VOICES ARE HEARD.

    Don’t worry most of the public will come there only for Raja in the sense he is the only mesmerizing performer and singer in any case. He has that rare charisma which makes him different from and above others. See how smart we all are for having understood that.
    Only his music and his performances linger on and make us feel like hearing again and again.
    Have you ever felt this about the others except a couple of songs by amanat? and the first time maiyya maiyya by mauli??

    REMEMBER TO CHANT RAJA RAJA and RAJA IS THE REAL WINNER DURING THE SHOW.

    REMEMBER NOT TO CHEER ANEEK. I know i am being churlish and mean but he has also cooperated in this big sham. whether you are 18 or 80, you should have principles.

    Mussarrat was so right - aneek jeet kar bhi haar gaya aur Raja haar kar bhi jeet gaya.

    Mussarrat will also be a treat to the ears. YOU LUCKY GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wish I could hop across for the show too!!!!!

    Pls do not let go of this opportunity to show your anger at zee and your love and support for raja and the fact that Raja is the true winner or bona fide winner and that zee manipulated must come out clear and loud.

    and if possible one of you shd try to reach the stage to talk about this and register the public’s protest.

    just a few ideas that’s all

    SIMRAN, NEHA, Vishal has also asked for a few T shirts lol. I swear he did. and he also supported the idea of organizing proper protests which will be mediatized and heard.
    I told him about the t shirts and banners and maybe a press conference and he asked for a few t shirts for him as well!!!

  39. monika_spore, on October 24th, 2007 at 12:01 am Said:

    Great News.. I am sure we will never miss Raja from now on.. Coz he would always be around with loads of assignments.. So guys cheer up and lets keep our fingers crossed when Raja will sing for AR Rahman.. Explosive combination..

  40. guggi, on October 24th, 2007 at 12:13 am Said:

    Hey Padma

    Yeah I wish to see all this, no matter I will travel from DC to NJ, may be take an off for this ..I really want keep shouting Raja, Raja Raja thats all..like in India when the show is happening.

    I am having some imp assignments going on,but still planning to take an off, this show is on Friday Evening, Traffic will be very bad all thru DC to NJ generally it take abt 4 to 5 hrs drive , so wil make plans to be in NJ by afternoon and this show is happening just 10 minutes away from my house..I am so very excited about all this, hopefully everything works out fine and will be able to make it for this..

    Padmaji if you can convey my best wishes to VS and Raja that would be great..

    VS have really brought life to this show with Raja ’s performances, otherwise this show would be so very boring..Raja and VS made SRGMP 2007 successful and ZEE has to be really grateful to them..otherwise I am a very sane person, never ever have been a fan or done any voting or fan following, i was very determined about Raja;s win and have been voting continuously , encouraged all my family and friends in India as well as here to vote for Raja..and I have been praying all through, the moment I heard the result I cried like crazy, but prayed god still with lots of hopes that it should be wrong, believe me everyday I pray that there should be a good news abt Raja and log on to this site, today I have seen a lot of good news and thank all of you for your hardwork and sharing the news with us..a lot of us are really longing to see VS & Raja on shows again, on TV this is a Spl request, can you pl let them know to make some shows and make some videos of them..believe me this will be a very successful venture..

    Thanks again Padmaji for everything, goodluck with you too in everything you do for Raja and for your personal life too..God bless you..

  41. Netra, on October 24th, 2007 at 1:08 am Said:

    Wow !! GREAT !!! We all knew that Raja will have more n more projects …..he deserves all these projects and many more!!!!
    Good Luck RAJA !!!
    After one year no one will ever remember Aneek ..It will be alll RAJA RAJA …everywhere !!!

  42. RajasFan, on October 24th, 2007 at 2:15 am Said:

    Dear RajaHasanBacker….

    God bless u for giving such a good news….
    i cannot be more happier….than i am now……
    i wish Raja all the best , great success and great life ahead…….he will reach many more greater heights in his careers…..by the grace of almighty…….he is a real winner for all of us…..

    Thnx,
    RajasFan

  43. Rahul Luthra, on October 24th, 2007 at 2:40 am Said:

    Hey Gr8 Raja…
    U r the Real winner of saregama..
    it doe not matter has aneek has got the ward but u r winner..
    n Best of luck for ur successful and enjoyful carrer…

  44. priya buxani, on October 24th, 2007 at 3:53 am Said:

    this is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! raja u rock!

  45. Panchi-Denmark-Europe, on October 24th, 2007 at 4:22 am Said:

    Overseas Frenz…..Pls try to get video of Raja’s performance in the coming concerts.Please send it to RHB so that people in other parts of world can see Raja’s performance. Thanks in adv.

  46. RajasFan, on October 24th, 2007 at 5:01 am Said:

    Dear Simmi, KrishanRaj….n all the people in US who will be able to attend Raja’s show…..plse send the photographs and videos also if possible to RHB so that he will post it in this site and we will be able to c them……

    plse do this for the Indian Raja fans here…that’ll be a great help from u guys…i hope they telecast the show on TV…but i dont think that’ll happen…….plse do this for us…..

    Thnx,
    RajasFan

  47. AQ, on October 24th, 2007 at 5:03 am Said:

    YOU MADE MY DAY !

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE NEWS AND ALL THE
    EFFORTS.

    RAJA IS DOIN GREAT, AND THE BLOG TOO ….

  48. BB, on October 24th, 2007 at 5:34 am Said:

    Great going!
    Soon he will be the No. 1 playback singer in India!
    He deserves all the best in life!

  49. BB, on October 24th, 2007 at 5:37 am Said:

    He is such a great singer!
    GOODNESS ALWAYS PREVAIL!

  50. medha, on October 24th, 2007 at 5:47 am Said:

    we would love to watch V-S-R show..

  51. MANAL, on October 24th, 2007 at 12:24 pm Said:

    Dear all RAJA fans
    All RAJAZ fan’s prayers [4 rajaz success] r gradually bcomin true.v shud pray 4 him more n more.N 1 DAY ‘A TIME WILL COME WEN RAJA WIL B DA “RAJA OF BOLLYWOOD”.
    V WANT HIM 2 WIN “DA BEST SINGER AWARD” [not dis ghatiya zee ki trophy,yuk]
    PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ ALL RAJA FANS,DON’T 4GET HIM IN ANY OF UR PRAYERS.

  52. M3, on October 24th, 2007 at 1:24 pm Said:

    are they going to show this show on Zee? any idea?

  53. Simran, on October 24th, 2007 at 8:00 pm Said:

    @ Padma….

    Im already workin on my poster gurl…dont worry…im gonna make so much noise, im gonna annoy everyone who isnt a raja fan!

    Hey did Vishal really want a shirt? Im gonna be wearing mine to the show! hahaha

    I wanted to ask u, where did u write about that convo u had with Vishal? I somehow missed it, i really wanted to read wat exactly he said cuz now he seems to be back peddling and takin bak the comments he made about zee cheatin….please tell me what he said !

    hey everythin u said about the concert i willdo that and 10 times more! I plan on goin crazy that day, ive spent a lot of money on the tickets and i have great seats, i will def take pics for all u guys who wont get to see Raja live…..

    Padma, please respond to me or u can email me at shortiee23@aol.com

  54. padma, on October 24th, 2007 at 8:10 pm Said:

    thanks a ton. and yes vishal really sounded serious about the t-shirts.
    am a little busy right now so can’t countercheck but i think i had written about this in the article before this one.
    it was a long post. let me see.
    you are such a lucky girl. i am going to miss being there and meeting up with all of you.
    pls ask others also to do the t-shirt thing and the posters etc

  55. padma, on October 24th, 2007 at 8:15 pm Said:

    it’s under manish’s posting - breaking news vishal dadlani admits …

    sorry for being so hard pressed for time. running late on all my deadlines thanks to a certain mr raja hasan lol lol but really bot funny because all my clients are upset with me. hope to get work in future!!!!!!
    otherwise raja better take care of me LOL LOL LOL

  56. padma, on October 24th, 2007 at 8:16 pm Said:

    of me and my kids and my adopted street dog ha ha ha ha ha

  57. Simran, on October 24th, 2007 at 8:27 pm Said:

    @ Padma…

    hahahah thats funny but sad at the same time, its really scary how raja has completely consumed our lives right? Dont worry im sure u will get work in the future, just make sure u write RAJA FAN in ur resume =)

    Thanks for the reference bak to the comment, i actually do remember readin that….

    and if anythin, ill sponsor ur adopted street dog!

  58. Simran, on October 24th, 2007 at 8:28 pm Said:

    @Padma
    oh and i forgot,

    ****hey if Vishal is serious about that shirt thing, i know u are busy right now but drop me a quik email so i can speak to u more about that….
    shortiee23@aol.com

    whenever u get a chance that is =)

  59. Sayani, on October 26th, 2007 at 1:27 am Said:

    I am very happy to read this news!!!
    You have really made my day!!
    Raja wish you all the best.I love you very much!

  60. Sayani, on October 26th, 2007 at 1:42 am Said:

    Hi! Raja
    i can’t wait to hear your songs!!
    you r the real winner Raja! not aneek!!
    i am a bengali but my sister &me loves your voice not a n e e k ‘ s !!!!

  61. ruh, on October 26th, 2007 at 7:29 am Said:

    this such gr8 and soothing news that it lulls the pain of the results …but to a very small extent. We all know that justice will prevail in the end. More power to VSR and best of luck to all us Raja bhakts. Padma and radhaji (CEO of raja hasan fan club). i have looking out for a business manager for raja. seems like i will be able to find one very special person soooooon. rgds to all

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