Sajjad Ali

Last updated

Sajjad Ali
سجاد علی
SI
Sajjad Ali.jpg
Background information
Birth nameSajjad Ali
Also known asSajjad Bhai, Gagi bhai
Born1966 (age 57–58) Karachi, (Pakistan)
Origin Karachi
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician [1]
Instruments
Years active1979–present
Labels
  • EMI-Pakistan
  • Sound Master

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. [1] [2]

Contents

Early life and education

His father, Shafqat Hussain (Sajan), was a Pakistani film actor and also a cricketer. [3] 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. [4]

Career

Music

Sajjad Ali's first classical hit album, Master Sajjad Sings Memorable Classics was released in 1979 by EMI-Pakistan. [5] 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 . [6]

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

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. [3] 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. [7] 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. [6] [2]

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, 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 ). [8] 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 also has the same title. [7]

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 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." [9]

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. [10]

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. [11] His other son Shabi Ali is a musician as well. [12]

His two brothers, Waqar Ali and Lucky Ali, have also made a name in the Pakistan music industry. [3]

Discography

Albums

TitleTracks listingReleasedLabel
Master Sajjad Sings Memorable Classics [3]

1. Aaye Na Balam, آۓ نہ بالم

2. Yaad Piya Ki Aaye, یاد پیا کی آۓ

4. Tori Tirchi Najarya Kay Baan, توری ترچھی نجریا کے بان

5. Maran Mithon Galri, مارن مٹھون گالڑی

6. Bajuband Khul Khul Jaye, باجو بند کھل جاۓ

7. Baghoon Main Paday Jhoolay, باغوں میں پڑے جھولے

8. Dekh To Dil, دیکھ تو دل

9. Jin Ke Hontoon Pay, جن کے ہونٹوں پے

10. Chaltay Ho To Chaman, چلتے ہو تو چمن

11. Chupkay Chupkay Raat Din, چپکے چپکے رات دن

12. Nawek Andaz Jidhar, ناوک انداذ

1979EMI-PAKISTAN TC-EMCP-5114
Goldies Not Oldies [5]

1. Nahin Mila, نہیں ملا

2. Zindagi Hai, ذندگی ہے دھواں

3. Kya Saman Hai, کیا سماء ہے

4. Aatey Rahain, آتی رہی ہوائیں

5. Teri Yaad, تیری یاد ستاۓ

6. Chala Main Wahan, چلا میں وہاں

7. Pyar Ki Rahoon, پیار کی راہوں

8. Bahoon Main, باہوں میں آجا

9. Na Janain, نا جانیں میں کہاں کھو گیا ہوں

10. Tum Ho Jahan, بم ہو جہاں

11. Bewafa tou, بیوفا تو

12. Meray Dil Main, میرے دل میں

1987EMI-PAKISTAN TC-CEMCP-5783
Love Letter [5]

1. Aik Baat Purani, ایک بات پرانی

2. Jal Pari, جل پری

3. Tum Narazz Ho, تم ناراض ہو

4. Nahin Mila, نہی ملا

5. Be Wafa, بیوفا

6. Gaate Rahen, گاتے رہیں

7. Khirki Main Woh(Vicky), کھڑکی میں وہ آ گئ(وکی)

8. Yeh Baat, یہ بات

9. Ruksana, رخسانہ

10. Love Letter, لو لیٹر [5]

11. Kahan Kahan, کہاں کہاں ڈھونڈا نہیں

12. Daman Lagian, دامن لگیاں مولا

1990EMI-PAKISTAN TC-CEMCP-6030
Silver Jubilee Star Sajjad Ali [3]

1. Jaa ray uur ja ray panchi, جا رے' اڑ جا رے پنچھی

2. Bolay ray papiha, بولے رے پاپیہہ

3. Sanwaray Sanwaray, سانورے'سانورے

4. A ree aa raay piya bin, اے ری آرے پیا بن

5. Pawan dewani, پون دیوانی

6. A reھ pawan, اے ری پون

7. Nindia na aay, نندیا نہ آۓ

8. Moray nainaan sawan, مورے نینا ساون

9. Poocho na kaisay, پوچھو نہ کیسے

10. Baiyan na, بیاں نہ

11. Aab kay na sawan barsay, اب کے نہ ساون برسے

12. Hai jia roay, ہاۓ جیا روۓ

13. Rena beeti jai, رینا بیتی جاۓ

14. Chanda ray, چندا رے

15. Piya mein to hoi banwari, پیا میں تو ہوئی بانوری

16.Akhiyan sang aakhian, اکھی ین سنگ اکھیاں

17.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 Available1985SONIC ENTERPRISES
Sajjad Ali Vol-2 Not Available1986SONIC 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

1990SRC-1021
Babia 93

1. Babia, [6]

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

1993Sound Master SM-100
Chief Saab

1. Chief Saab [6]

2. Mahiwal,

3. Bul Bul,

4. Yaad,

5. Naraz,

6. Rikshay,

7. IM Back,

8. Mano,

9. Ali Ali,

10. Tum,

11. Mehndi

1995Sound 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

1996Sound Master SM-400
Munda tera dewana Not Available1996SOUND MASTER SM-281
Aik Aur Love Story [6]

1. Jhulay Laal,

2. Bhegay Mausam,

3. Kya Samaan Hai,

4. Patta bata Do,

5. Sohni Lag Di, [6]

6. Lari Ada,

7. Marina Marina,

8. Dua Karo,

9. Pyaar Hai,

10. Theme

1998Sound Master SM-600
Sohni Lag Di [3]

1. Sohni Lag Di,

2. Larri Adda, [6]

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

1999SOUND MASTER SM-612
Cinderella

1. Album Intro,

2. Cinderella, [6]

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

2003Sound Master SM-656
Teri Yaad

1. Teri Yaad

2004Sound 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

2002PMC 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

2005Sound 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, [13]

13. Panyuoon Main

2003Sound 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

2006Sound 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)

2008Sound Master SM-786

Singles

Filmography

As composer

As director

As actor

See also

Related Research Articles

The Music of Pakistan includes diverse elements ranging from music from various parts of South Asia as well as Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and modern-day Western popular music influences. With these multiple influences, a distinctive Pakistani music has emerged.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mahendra Kapoor</span> Indian playback singer

Mahendra Kapoor was an Indian playback singer. In a long career spanning decades, his repertoire included popular songs such as Chalo ekbaar phir se Ajnabi ban jayen hum dono (Gumrah) and Neele Gagan ke tale (Hamraaz). His name however became most closely associated with patriotic songs including Mere Desh Ki Dharti in Manoj Kumar's film Upkaar. He considered Mohammad Rafi as his Guru. In 1972, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. He lent his voice to actor Manoj Kumar in most of his films and had a lengthy association with director-producer Baldev Raj Chopra. He also sang 2 English songs mahendra kapoor - yogi, please help me/ sally 1968. released on 45 RPM EP by the gramsphone company of india “His masters voice “

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mehdi Hassan</span> Pakistani ghazal singer

Mehdi Hassan Khan known as Mehdi Hassan was a Pakistani ghazal singer and playback singer. Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of ghazal singing, Hassan is referred to as the "Shahenshah-e-Ghazal". Known for his "haunting" baritone voice, Hassan is credited with bringing ghazal singing to a worldwide audience. He is unique for his melodic patterns and maintaining integrity of the ragas in an innovative way.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ghulam Ali (singer)</span> Pakistani singer

Ustad Ghulam Ali is a Pakistani ghazal singer of the Patiala Gharana. Ghulam Ali is considered as one of the greatest ghazal singers of his era. He has also been a prominent playback singer in Bollywood. He is a disciple of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. Ali was also trained by Bade Ghulam Ali's younger brothers – Barkat Ali Khan and Mubarak Ali Khan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bade Ghulam Ali Khan</span> Musical artist

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was an Indian vocalist, from the Kasur Patiala Gharana.

Ghulam Haider (1908 – 9 November 1953), also known by the honorary title Master Ghulam Haider, was a Pakistani music composer who worked both in India and later in Pakistan after its independence in 1947.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shafqat Amanat Ali</span> Pakistani singer, songwriter, composer

Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan is a Pakistani pop and classical singer, songwriter, and composer belonging to the Patiala Gharana tradition of music. He was the lead vocalist of the Pakistani pop rock band Fuzön until 2006 and is a prominent playback singer in the Indian film industry and Pakistani television industry. The youngest son of noted classical vocalist Ustad Amanat Ali Khan, Ali started his musical training at the age of four under the tutelage of his uncle, Ustad Bade Fateh Ali Khan, who was widely regarded as the foremost exponent of Hindustani classical music in Pakistan.

Waqar Ali is a Pakistani musician and singer. Ali has produced many albums and singles for the Pakistan film industry. His father is the classical singer Shafqat Hussein, and Waqar Ali often works with his elder brother Sajjad Ali. Ali composed the 1998 film Aik Aur Love Story and is the composer of the 2007 Pakistani TV drama series Sill.

<i>Aik Aur Love Story</i> 1999 film

Aik Aur Love Story is a Pakistani Urdu language film directed by pop singer Sajjad Ali. It was also the soundtrack to his music album released in 1999.

Asad Amanat Ali Khan was a Pakistani classical vocalist and ghazal singer belonging to the Patiala Gharana tradition of music. In a career spanning 32 years, Khan sang over 1,000 songs for Pakistan Television and movie soundtracks, in addition to performing traditional classical music across the world. He was particularly noted for his command over the ghazal style of singing. Khan was the son of the prominent classical vocalist Ustad Amanat Ali Khan. He was awarded the highest national literary award of Pakistan, the Presidential Pride of Performance, on 23 March 2007 for his significant contributions to classical music.

Ahmed Jahanzeb Usmani is a Pakistani pop singer and composer. He was born in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Shaukat Ali, also known as Shaukat Ali Khan, was a Pakistani folk singer.

Bashir Ahmed was a Pakistani-Bangladeshi playback singer, lyricist, and musician who started his career from Lollywood in the 1960s. He is known for his playback songs in the films Talash (1963) and Darshan (1967). He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2005 by the Government of Bangladesh and Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his performance in the film Kokhono Megh Kokhono Bristi (2003). He is known as East Pakistan's Ahmed Rushdi because his singing style is inspired by him.

Ustad Barkat Ali Khan was a Pakistani classical singer, younger brother of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and elder brother of Mubarak Ali Khan, and belonged to the Patiala gharana of music.

Khawaja Pervez, (28 December 1930 – 20 June 2011) was a prominent Pakistani film composer- lyricist and film songwriter for both Urdu and Punjabi language films. His real name was Khawaja Ghulam Mohiuddin. His professional career span was over 40 years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Riaz ur Rehman Saghar</span> Poet and film songs lyricist

Riaz-Ur-Rehman Saghar was a poet and a film song lyricist active in Pakistani cinema.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Syed Zaheer Rizvi</span> Pakistani music director and teacher (born 1973)

Syed Zaheer Rizvi is a Pakistani music director and teacher. To his credit are not only numerous Pakistani TV drama scores, but he also has the distinct honor of being the only musician in the world to teach music through weekly published newspaper articles during the 1994–1998 era. These articles were published under the title Uncle Mosiqaar in Daily Pakistan. Rizvi has numerous awards in appreciation of his work, some of which include the Asian Academy Award, Multi Media Award, PTV Awards, UNICEF Award and National Award 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rahat Fateh Ali Khan discography</span> Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Songs

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is a Pakistani singer, who has sung several songs in Pakistan and India, including the Pakistani film and drama industries, as well as Coke Studio and Bollywood. He is a well-known Qawwali singer, and has also sung many national songs and ghazals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ghulam Abbas (singer)</span> Pakistani film and television singer

Ghulam Abbas is a Pakistani radio, television, and film singer. He is known for his ghazals, geets, and playback singing for Urdu and Punjabi movies. Besides winning 4 Nigar Awards as a playback singer, he was also honored with the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz in 2011 and the Pride of Performance Award in 2020 by the President of Pakistan.

References

  1. 1 2 Sajjad Ali, Ali Azmat draw big crowds at Lahore Music Meet Dawn (newspaper), Updated 12 March 2017, Retrieved 20 March 2018
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Rafay Mahmood (22 July 2016). "Junoon, Awaz and I got popular because of original songs not covers: Sajjad Ali". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Parvez Jabri (24 August 2017). "Singer Sajjad Ali turns 51". Business Recorder (newspaper). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  4. ↑ Knowing the Ustad The Tribune (newspaper), Published 16 March 2018, Retrieved 20 March 2018
  5. 1 2 3 4 Sajjad Ali on EMI Pakistan website Retrieved 20 March 2018
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Profile of Sajjad Ali on Coke Studio (Pakistan) website Retrieved 20 March 2018
  7. 1 2 Full Cast & Crew of film Bol (2011) on IMDb website Retrieved 21 March 2018
  8. ↑ Sajjad Ali all set to release new music video ARY TV News website, Published 18 February 2015, Retrieved 21 March 2018
  9. ↑ A.R. Rahman official website Archived 3 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ↑ Mahmood, Rafay (3 January 2017). "Sajjad Ali: The fall of a star". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  11. ↑ "Sajjad Ali's son makes singing debut with 'Udaas'". The Express Tribune . 28 January 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  12. ↑ "Sajjad Ali's Son Shabi Ali Tries His Hand with a Turkish Song [Video]". ProPakistani. 13 June 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  13. 1 2 3 4 Singer Sajjad Ali on BBC Radio Network website Retrieved 20 March 2018
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.