Sajjad Ali (born 1962) is a Pakistani semi-classical,

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and rock singer, poet, actor,

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as well as a film producer from Karachi, Pakistan.Sajjad Ali, Ali Azmat draw big crowds at Lahore Music Meet
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Early life and education

His father, Shafqat Hussain (Sajan), was a Pakistani film actor and also a

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. his father appeared for the first time in a film, ''Badal Aur Bijli'' in 1971. Sajjad completed his F.A degree from National Arts College, Karachi. After that, his uncle, Tassaduq Hussain started teaching music to him with his classical collections. During Sajjad's training, Hussain played music from classical artists such as Ustad

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, Ustad Barkat Ali Khan and Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan who all were Sajjad Ali's grand-uncles also. He was also briefly trained by his uncle Ustad Munawar Ali Khan from India who himself was the son of Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan. Sajjad Ali belongs to the Kasur Patiala Gharana of classical musicians.

Career

Music

Sajjad Ali's first classical hit album, '' Master Sajjad Sings Memorable Classics'' was released in 1979 by EMI- Pakistan.Sajjad Ali on EMI Pakistan website
Retrieved 20 March 2018 The musicians were Ustad Ghulam Ali (singer),

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, Ghulam Ali and Amanat Ali Khan, while most of the songs were written by

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, Momin and others. Sajjad made his television debut in many programs before his debut program, ''Aap Janab'' by Athar Shah Khan. After this, he appeared in ''Rung Barangi Duniya'' by musician Sohail Rana. He also performed in the program ''Rag Rung'' in 1980 at the age of 14. He became famous at the 25th anniversary of PTV's stage show, called Silver Jubilee by Shoaib Mansoor, by singing the song "Banwari Chakori", originally sung by Noor Jehan. On 26 November 1983 during a show, Sajjad sung the songs "Lagi Ray Lagay Lagan Yehe Dil Mein" and "Bawari Chakuri". He produced the music albums '' Babia 93'', '' Chief Saab'' and ''

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is also in the music industry. Sajjad, along with his brother, wrote lyrics for most of the songs in his albums, while lyricists Sabir Zafar, Mohammad Nasir, Nadeem Asad, and Ali Moin have also written some songs. In July 2006, Sajjad released a single called "Chal Rein De", a more classical song. On 3 September 2006, he released another single in a totally different genre with the help of Meloscience Corp. The song is known as "Sajjad-Ali Sinsym Fligh", and it has an experimental, jazzy, Sufi beat. In late April 2008, Sajjad released his album, ''

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Retrieved 21 March 2018 He also appeared in the second episode of '' Coke Studio'' with his song "Kir Kir", which was broadcast on major television channels across Pakistan on 5 June 2011.Profile of Sajjad Ali on Coke Studio (Pakistan) website
Retrieved 20 March 2018 In 2017, Sajjad released his single with Bohemia (rapper) (Tamasha), a massive hit on YouTube and social media. It was his first collaboration.

Films and television

Sajjad directed his first telefilm, '' Love Letter'' in 1989, and then his first full-length motion picture, ''

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'' in 1998. Before that, he also performed as an actor and a singer in a film, ''Munda Tera Deewana'' which was directed by Zahoor Husain Gillani. Sajjad has also sung songs for drama serials, ''Teri Yaad (Album)'' in the '' PTV'' drama serial ''Thori Khushi Thora Ghum'', " Na Boloon Gi" in ''Na Tum Jano Na Hum Janain'' (''

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'') and "Sunn Leyna" in ''Sunn Leyna'' (''

''). His brother

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is also credited with the making of these songs. Sajjad composed songs in Shoaib Mansoor's 2011 film '' Bol''. Sajjad stated that the songs were recorded in his own studio in Dubai and by the name of Din Pareshan hai, having two versions. According to Sajjad Ali this song is different from the song in his album ''Chahar Balish'' which has also the same title.

Critical acclaim

Musician A. R. Rahman has described Sajjad as the original crossover: "From the realm of the classical, he metamorphosed into one of the brightest lights of Pakistani pop. Always striking the right note, and never missing a beat, even the most hardened purist has to give Sajjad his due. This man can breathe life in a

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even as he puts the V back into verve. He is one of the very few singers in Pakistan who seems a complete singer. As far as skill is concerned I feel nobody compares to Sajjad Ali. He is simply too good at everything he chooses to create."A.R. Rahman official website

Personal life

Sajjad married his uncle's daughter Naureen in 1990. They have four children; two sons and two daughters. He lives in Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates with his family, where he has been based for many years. His son Khubi Ali launched his professional music career in 2021 with the single ''Udaas'', a rendition of Sajjad’s 2005 track. His other son Shabi Ali is a musician as well. His two brothers,

and Lucky Ali, have also made a name in the Pakistan music industry.

Discography

Albums

Singles

* "Babia" * "Chal Urrja" * "Kuch Larrkiyan Mujhe" * "Chief Saab" * "Mahiwal" * "Tasvirain" * "Jadoo" * "Abhi Mood Nahi Hai" * "Jhullay Lal" * "Chal Jhooti" * "Pyar Hai" * "Charsi Hon Mai" * "Lari Adda" * "Pata Bata do" * "Paniyon Mein" * "Sohni Lag Di" * "Cinderella" * "Teri Yaad" * "Aisa Laga" * "Koi Nahin" * "Cheti Cheti" * "Na Boloon Gi (Rangeen)" * "Chal Rein De" (July 2006) * "Pekar" (2008) * "Din Pareshan Hai" (2011) * "KirKir KirKir" (2011) * "Rung Laga feat Sanam Marvi (Duet)" (2011) * "Qeemay Aalay Pooray" (2012) * "Har Zulm Tera Yaad Hay" * "Tasveer Bana Ke" * "Bhoola Naa Ye Dil" for '' Meri Beti'' (2013) * "Yaad Tu Ati Hogi" * "Tum Naraz Ho" * "Na Tum Samjhe" (2015) * "Naakhun" (2016) * "Tamasha", Sajjad Ali ft

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(2017) * "Lagaya Dil (2018)" * "Bhejo Darood o Salam" (2019) * "RAVI"(2019) *"Barish"(2020) *"DOST" (2020) * " SANWAR DE " (2021) * " INTEZAR " Official Audio (2021) * "QARAR " (2022) * "Aatish " (2022)

Filmography

As composer

* '' Love Letter'' (1990) * ''

'' (1999) * '' Mujhe Chand Chahiye (2000) * '' Bol (2011) * ''

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'' (2014)

As director

* '' Love Letter''(1989) * ''

'' (1999)

As actor

* '' Love Letter'' (1989) * ''Munda Tera Deewana'' (1996) * ''