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

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as well as a film producer from

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.Sajjad Ali, Ali Azmat draw big crowds at Lahore Music Meet
Dawn (newspaper), Updated 12 March 2017, Retrieved 20 March 2018

Early life and education

His father, Shafqat Hussain (Sajan), was a Pakistani

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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 Ghulam Ali Khan, Ustad

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and Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan who all were Sajjad Ali's grand-uncles also. He was also briefly trained by his uncle Ustad

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from

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who himself was the son of Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan. Sajjad Ali belongs to the

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of classical musicians.

Career

Music

Sajjad Ali's first classical hit album, ''

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'' was released in 1979 by

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.Sajjad Ali on EMI Pakistan website
Retrieved 20 March 2018 The musicians were Ustad

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, Ghulam Ali and

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, 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

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. 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

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, by singing the song "Banwari Chakori", originally sung by

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. 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 ''

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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, '' Chahar Balish'', which contained new tracks as well as some previous tracks such as "Chal Rein De". Two new compositions of Sajjad Ali from the film '' Bol'' by

were released by Tips music on 22 May 2011 in India and on 30 May 2011 by

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in Pakistan.Full Cast & Crew of film Bol (2011) on IMDb website
Retrieved 21 March 2018 He also appeared in the second episode of ''

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'' 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

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(Tamasha), a massive hit on YouTube and social media. It was his first collaboration.

Films and television

Sajjad directed his first telefilm, ''

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'' 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

is also credited with the making of these songs. Sajjad composed songs in

'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

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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

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, 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 ''

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'' (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

* ''

'' (1990) * ''

'' (1999) * ''

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(2000) * '' Bol (2011) * '' Na Maloom Afraad'' (2014)

As director

* ''

''(1989) * ''

'' (1999)

As actor

* ''

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

'' (1999)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ali, Sajjad 1966 births Living people Punjabi people Pakistani male film actors Pakistani expatriates in the United Arab Emirates Pakistani film directors Pakistani film producers Urdu film producers Pakistani poets Pakistani child singers Pakistani playback singers Pakistani pop singers Punjabi singers Punjabi-language singers University of Karachi alumni Singers from Karachi Nigar Award winners Male actors from Karachi Coke Studio (Pakistani TV program) Patiala gharana Recipients of Sitara-i-Imtiaz

Early life and education

Career

Music

Films and television

Critical acclaim

Personal life

Discography

Albums

Singles

Filmography

As composer

As director

As actor

See also

References

External links