Child Rape

\"Child Rape\" is a qawwali track performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The composition appears as the eighth track on the album Bandit Queen, Vol. 51, released on January 1, 1995 under Oriental Star Agencies Ltd. The album was distributed in digital media format.

The track runs for 3 minutes and 7 seconds. It belongs to a series of albums associated with the soundtrack of the 1994 Hindi-language film Bandit Queen, directed by Shekhar Kapur. The film’s narrative centers on the life of Phoolan Devi, an Indian dacoit and later politician, with the soundtrack incorporating traditional and devotional music elements. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s contribution reflects his signature qawwali style, characterized by powerful vocal delivery and Sufi poetic themes.

The album Bandit Queen, Vol. 51 forms part of a larger multi-volume release tied to the film’s music. Oriental Star Agencies Ltd., a UK-based label specializing in South Asian music, managed the production and distribution. Specific lyrical content, instrumentation, or thematic focus of \"Child Rape\" is not documented in available sources. The track’s title suggests a connection to the film’s exploration of violence and social injustice, though further contextual details remain unverified.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1948–1997) was a Pakistani vocalist renowned for his mastery of qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music. His collaborations spanned international film soundtracks, fusion projects, and traditional performances. Bandit Queen, Vol. 51 stands as one of his later works before his death in 1997. The album’s reception and commercial performance are not widely recorded, but Khan’s involvement contributed to the film’s cultural resonance in South Asian cinema.