Sajjad Ali facts for kids

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Background information
Native name	سجاد علی
Birth name	Sajjad Ali
Also known as	Sajjad Bhai, Gagi bhai
Born	1966 (age 58–59) Karachi, Pakistan
Origin	Karachi
Died	Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day
Genres	Classical semi-classical pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter musician
Instruments	Vocals piano
Years active	1979–present
Labels	EMI-Pakistan Sound Master
Associated acts	Lucky Ali Waqar Ali Bohemia (rapper)

Sajjad Ali (born in 1966) is a famous Pakistani singer, poet, actor, and film director. He is known for singing different types of music, including semi-classical, pop, and rock. Sajjad Ali was born in Karachi, Pakistan.

Early Life and Learning

Sajjad Ali's father, Shafqat Hussain (also known as Sajan), was a Pakistani film actor and a cricketer. His father first appeared in a film called Badal Aur Bijli in 1971.

Sajjad finished his F.A. degree at National Arts College in Karachi. After that, his uncle, Tassaduq Hussain, started teaching him music. His uncle played music from famous classical artists like Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan. These artists were also Sajjad Ali's grand-uncles. Sajjad Ali comes from a family of classical musicians called the Kasur Patiala Gharana.

Music Career

Sajjad Ali's first classical music album was Master Sajjad Sings Memorable Classics. It was released in 1979 by EMI-Pakistan. He was only 13 years old then!

Sajjad first appeared on TV in a show called Aap Janab. Later, he was in Rung Barangi Duniya. In 1980, when he was 14, he performed in a show called Rag Rung. He became very famous during PTV's 25th anniversary show. He sang "Banwari Chakori," a song originally sung by the legendary Noor Jehan.

He has produced many popular music albums. Some of these include Babia 93, Chief Saab, and Sohni Lag Di. His brother, Waqar Ali, also works in the music industry. They often write songs together.

In 2006, Sajjad released a classical song called "Chal Rein De." He also released an experimental song called "Sajjad-Ali Sinsym Fligh." In 2008, his album Chahar Balish came out.

Sajjad Ali sang two new songs for the film Bol in 2011. He also appeared on Coke Studio in 2011. He sang his song "Kir Kir" on the show. In 2017, Sajjad worked with Bohemia (rapper) on a song called "Tamasha." It was a huge hit online.

Sajjad Ali performs at the launch of a US sponsored music video to promote health awareness about mothers and newborn's.

Films and Television

Sajjad Ali has also worked in films and television. He directed his first TV movie, Love Letter, in 1989. Then, he directed his first full movie, Aik Aur Love Story, in 1998.

Before directing, he acted and sang in a film called Munda Tera Deewana. Sajjad has also sung songs for TV drama series. These include "Teri Yaad" for Thori Khushi Thora Ghum and "Na Boloon Gi" for Na Tum Jano Na Hum Janain.

What People Say About Him

Famous musician A. R. Rahman has praised Sajjad Ali. He said that Sajjad is amazing because he can sing classical music and also become a pop star. Rahman believes Sajjad is one of the best singers in Pakistan. He said Sajjad is "simply too good at everything he chooses to create."

Family Life

Sajjad Ali married Naureen, his cousin, in 1990. They have four children: two sons and two daughters. He lives with his family in Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates.

His daughter, Zaw Ali, is also a singer and filmmaker. She has been on the popular music show Coke Studio Pakistan. His son, Khubi Ali, started his music career in 2021. He sang a new version of Sajjad’s 2005 song, Udaas. His other son, Shabi Ali, is also a musician.

Sajjad's two brothers, Waqar Ali and Lucky Ali, are also well-known in the Pakistani music world.

Music Albums

Sajjad Ali has released many albums over the years. Here are some of them:

Singles

Sajjad Ali has also released many single songs. Some of his well-known singles include:

• "Babia"
• "Chief Saab"
• "Tasvirain"
• "Sohni Lag Di"
• "Cinderella"
• "Teri Yaad"
• "Chal Rein De" (2006)
• "Din Pareshan Hai" (2011)
• "KirKir KirKir" (2011)
• "Tamasha" (with Bohemia) (2017)
• "Lagaya Dil" (2018)
• "RAVI" (2019)
• "Barish" (2020)
• "DOST" (2020)
• "QARAR" (2022)
• "Salami" (2023)

Filmography

As Composer

• Love Letter (1990)
• Aik Aur Love Story (1999)
• Bol (2011)

As Director

• Love Letter (1989)
• Aik Aur Love Story (1999)

As Actor

• Love Letter (1989)
• Munda Tera Deewana (1996)
• Aik Aur Love Story (1999)

See also

• List of Lollywood actors