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| native_name_lang = ur| birth_name = Sajjad Ali| alias = Sajjad Bhai, Gagi bhai1966}} Lahore, Punjab, PakistanLahore, Punjab (Pakistan)>Punjab| death_date =

• Classical
• semi-classical
• pop
• rock

{edih}

• Singer-songwriter
• musician

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• Vocals
• piano

{edih}| years_active = 1979–present

• EMI-Pakistan
• Sound Master

{edih}| associated_acts = Lucky Ali Waqar AliBohemia (rapper)| website =Sitara-e-Imtiaz>SI}}Sajjad Ali (born 1966) is a Pakistani semi-classical, pop and rock singer, poet, actor, film director as well as a film producer from Karachi, Pakistan.Sajjad Ali, Ali Azmat draw big crowds at Lahore Music Meet Dawn (newspaper), Updated 12 March 2017, Retrieved 20 March 2018WEB,weblink Junoon, Awaz and I got popular because of original songs not covers: Sajjad Ali, Rafay Mahmood, 22 July 2016, The Express Tribune (newspaper), 20 March 2018,

Early life and education

His father, Shafqat Hussain (Sajan), was a Pakistani film actor and also a cricketer. 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 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.Knowing the Ustad The Tribune (newspaper), Published 16 March 2018, Retrieved 20 March 2018

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), Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali and Amanat Ali Khan, while most of the songs were written by Hasrat Mohani, 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 Sohni Lag Di. His brother Waqar Ali 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.WEB,weblink Singer Sajjad Ali turns 51, Parvez Jabri, 24 August 2017, Business Recorder (newspaper), 21 March 2018, 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 Shoaib Mansoor were released by Tips music on 22 May 2011 in India and on 30 May 2011 by Fire Records in Pakistan.Full Cast & Crew of film Bol (2011) on IMDb website 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 2018In 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, Aik Aur Love Story 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 (ARY Digital) and "Sunn Leyna" in Sunn Leyna (ARY Digital).Sajjad Ali all set to release new music video ARY TV News website, Published 18 February 2015, Retrieved 21 March 2018 His brother Waqar Ali 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 Ghazal 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 {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903030816weblink |date=3 September 2009 }}

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.NEWS,weblink Sajjad Ali: The fall of a star, The Express Tribune, 3 January 2017, 26 May 2018, Rafay, Mahmood, His daughter Zaw Ali is a singer and film maker. She has been the part of famous musical show Coke studio Pakistan. His son Khubi Ali launched his professional music career in 2021 with the single Udaas, a rendition of Sajjad’s 2005 track.WEB, 28 January 2021, Sajjad Ali's son makes singing debut with 'Udaas'.access-date=6 September 2022 The Express Tribune, His other son Shabi Ali is a musician as well.13 JUNE 2020 URL=HTTPS://PROPAKISTANI.PK/LENS/SAJJAD-ALIS-SON-SHABI-ALI-TRIES-HIS-HAND-WITH-A-TURKISH-SONG-VIDEO/ WEBSITE=PROPAKISTANI, His two brothers, Waqar Ali and Lucky Ali, have also made a name in the Pakistan music industry.

Discography

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! Title!! Tracks listing!! Released !! Label Master Sajjad Sings Memorable Classics

1. Aaye Na Balam, آۓ نہ بالم2. Yaad Piya Ki Aaye, یاد پیا کی آۓ4. Tori Tirchi Najarya Kay Baan, توری ترچھی نجریا کے بان5. Maran Mithon Galri, مارن مٹھون گالڑی6. Bajuband Khul Khul Jaye, باجو بند کھل جاۓ7. Baghoon Main Paday Jhoolay, باغوں میں پڑے جھولے8. Dekh To Dil, دیکھ تو دل9. Jin Ke Hontoon Pay, جن کے ہونٹوں پے10. Chaltay Ho To Chaman, چلتے ہو تو چمن11. Chupkay Chupkay Raat Din, چپکے چپکے رات دن12. Nawek Andaz Jidhar, ناوک انداذ 1979 EMI-PAKISTAN TC-EMCP-5114 Goldies Not Oldies

1. Nahin Mila, نہیں ملا2. Zindagi Hai, ذندگی ہے دھواں3. Kya Saman Hai, کیا سماء ہے4. Aatey Rahain, آتی رہی ہوائیں5. Teri Yaad, تیری یاد ستاۓ6. Chala Main Wahan, چلا میں وہاں7. Pyar Ki Rahoon, پیار کی راہوں8. Bahoon Main, باہوں میں آجا9. Na Janain, نا جانیں میں کہاں کھو گیا ہوں10. Tum Ho Jahan, بم ہو جہاں11. Bewafa tou, بیوفا تو12. Meray Dil Main, میرے دل میں 1987 EMI-PAKISTAN TC-CEMCP-5783 Love Letter

1. Aik Baat Purani, ایک بات پرانی2. Jal Pari, جل پری3. Tum Narazz Ho, تم ناراض ہو4. Nahin Mila, نہی ملا5. Be Wafa, بیوفا6. Gaate Rahen, گاتے رہیں7. Khirki Main Woh(Vicky), کھڑکی میں وہ آ گئ(وکی)8. Yeh Baat, یہ بات9. Ruksana, رخسانہ10. Love Letter, لو لیٹر11. Kahan Kahan, کہاں کہاں ڈھونڈا نہیں12. Daman Lagian, دامن لگیاں مولا 1990 EMI-PAKISTAN TC-CEMCP-6030 Silver Jubilee Star Sajjad Ali

1. Jaa ray uur ja ray panchi, جا رے' اڑ جا رے پنچھی2. Bolay ray papiha, بولے رے پاپیہہ3. Sanwaray Sanwaray, سانورے'سانورے4. A ree aa raay piya bin, اے ری آرے پیا بن5. Pawan dewani, پون دیوانی6. A reھ pawan, اے ری پون7. Nindia na aay, نندیا نہ آۓ8. Moray nainaan sawan, مورے نینا ساون9. Poocho na kaisay, پوچھو نہ کیسے10. Baiyan na, بیاں نہ11. Aab kay na sawan barsay, اب کے نہ ساون برسے12. Hai jia roay, ہاۓ جیا روۓ13. Rena beeti jai, رینا بیتی جاۓ14. Chanda ray, چندا رے15. Piya mein to hoi banwari, پیا میں تو ہوئی بانوری16.Akhiyan sang aakhian, اکھی ین سنگ اکھیاں17.Nainoon mein badra chaay, نینوں میں بدرا چھاۓ – Universal Recording Company URC- Sajjad Ali in Gold Sartaj Geet Vol-2 Not Available – PMC-1930 Golden Jubilee-2 Sajjad Ali Vol-2 Not Available – PMC-1930 Golden Jubilee-84 Sajjad Ali Not Available – – Sajjad Ali Humaira Channa Vol-3 Not Available – – Diamond Jubilee Not Available – ARC GOLD ARC-1960 Remix Sajjad Ali Not Available – PMC GOLD PMC-3879 Sajjad Ali Vol-1 Not Available 1985 SONIC ENTERPRISES Sajjad Ali Vol-2 Not Available 1986 SONIC ENTERPRISES Wachan

1. Wachan,2. Tony Ki Party,3. Saath Saath,4. Kia Saman Hai,5. Yeh Kaisay Sehr Main,6. Kehkashan,7. Chalo Chaltay Hain,8. Dil Layna,9. Teri Yaad Satay,10. Jaab Koe Mushkil,11. Kya Saman Hai(Reno),12. Poora Dukh Aur Adha Chand 1990 SRC-1021 Babia 93

1. Babia,2. Chal Uddja,3. Kuch Larrkiyan,4. Bolo Bolo,5. Pani ki Chadaron se,6. Rap,7. Neeli Neeli,8. Teetli Jaisa Pyar,9. Aisa Laga,10. Boliyann,11. Bolo Bolo Ali Ali 1993 Sound Master SM-100 Chief Saab

1. Chief Saab2. Mahiwal,3. Bul Bul,4. Yaad,5. Naraz,6. Rikshay,7. IM Back,8. Mano,9. Ali Ali,10. Tum,11. Mehndi 1995 Sound Master SM-240 Moody

1. Mood,2. Chal Jhooti,3. Jal Peri,4. Naraz,5. Aysa Laga,6. Neeli Neeli,7. Aab Kay Hum,8. Daman Lagian Maula 1996 Sound Master SM-400 Munda tera dewana Not Available 1996 SOUND MASTER SM-281 Aik Aur Love Story

1. Jhulay Laal,2. Bhegay Mausam,3. Kya Samaan Hai,4. Patta bata Do,5. Sohni Lag Di,6. Lari Ada,7. Marina Marina,8. Dua Karo,9. Pyaar Hai,10. Theme 1998 Sound Master SM-600 Sohni Lag Di

1. Sohni Lag Di,2. Larri Adda,3. Jadoo (Remix),4. Mahiwal,5. Chief Saab,6. Chal Jhoothi,7. Mood Nahi Hai,8. Chal Ud Ja,9. Naraz,10. Tum Say Pyar 1999 SOUND MASTER SM-612 Cinderella

1. Album Intro,2. Cinderella,3. Layan Layan,4. Pahle Saal,5. Payar Hai,6. Sanwar De,7. Sayane,8. Tasvirain,9. Toota Sapna (Aisa Laga Remix),10. Wachan,11. Paniyon Mein 2003 Sound Master SM-656 Teri Yaad

1. Teri Yaad 2004 Sound Master SM- Koi to baat hoo...

1. Baghon Mein Pade Jhole,2. Bane They Dost Dil Dukhane,3. Har Zulam Tera Yaad Hai,4. Jawani Zindagani Hai,5. Koi To Baat Ho Aisi,6. Mehkashi To Aazab Hoti Hai,7. Meray Aangan Ko Ujalon Se,8. Mujh Se Khushiyaan Le,9. Saqiya Ek Nazar Kafi Hai,10. Tum Aa Gay Ho To,11. Woh Aaake Baithe They Pal 2002 PMC GOLD-44227 Sajjad's Rangeen

1. Koi Nahee,2. Is Tarha,3. Maaf Kia,4. Na Bolloon Gi,5. Chaad De,6. Jeenay Do,7. Yeh Zindagi,8. Cheete Cheete,9. Pehlay Saal,10. Tasveerain,11. Wachan 2005 Sound Master SM-747 Best of Sajjad Ali Collection 2

1. Cinderella,2. Layan Layan,3. Pata Bata Do,4. Sohni Lagdi,5. Lari Adda,6. Yaad Tu,7. Mahiwal,8. Mehndi,9. Bul Bul,10. Mood,11. Chal Jhooti,12. Babia,Singer Sajjad Ali on BBC Radio Network website Retrieved 20 March 201813. Panyuoon Main 2003 Sound Master SM-692 Chal Rein De

1. Chal Rein De,2. Sun Lay Na,3. Koe Naheen,4. Teri Yaad,5. Pehlay Saal,6. Panyuoon Main,7. Iss Terha,8. IM Back,9. Tesverain,10. Aisa Laga,11. Pehlay saal,12. Maaf Kia,13. Na Boloon Gi 2006 Sound Master SM-786 Chahar Balish

1. Pekar,2. Rang Laga,3. Gaddiye,4. Katna Nai,5. Nai Thakda,6. Dil Pareshaan Hai,7. Kia Naam Doon,8. Chal Rein De,9. Gaddiye (Club mix) 2008 Sound Master SM-786

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 Bohemia (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)
• Salami (2023)
• Door Gayun (2023)
• Chehre (2023)
• Kya Sama Hai (2023)

Filmography

As composer

• Love Letter (1990)
• Aik Aur Love Story (1999)
• ''Mujhe Chand Chahiye (2000)
• ''Bol (2011)
• Na Maloom Afraad (2014) 202

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

References

External links

• {{IMDb name|0019484}}

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