Raftaar

Raftaar, born Dilin Nair on November 16, 1988, to a Delhi-based Malayali couple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is an Indian rapper, lyricist, music producer, dancer, actor, and television personality known for his work primarily in Hindi and Punjabi music. He began his career as a dancer, participating in the reality show Dance India Dance Doubles in 2011. Transitioning to music, Raftaar initially collaborated with Yo Yo Honey Singh as part of the group Mafia Mundeer before embarking on a solo journey.

He gained prominence with the release of Swag Mera Desi in 2013, which won the Best Urban Song award at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards in 2014. Beyond his musical endeavors, Raftaar has served as a judge on reality shows like MTV Hustle and Dance India Dance, further cementing his influence in the entertainment industry. In his personal life, he married Manraj Jawanda in 2025 after divorcing Komal Vohra in 2022.