Sajjad Ali

For th Pakistani cricketer, see Sajjad Ali (cricketer).
Sajjad Ali
Background information
Native name سجادعلی
Birth name Sajjad Ali
Also known as Sajjad Bhai, Gagi bhai
Born (1966-08-24) 24 August 1966
Origin Karachi, Pakistan
Genres Pop
rock
Classical
Legendary Singer
Master Sajjad Ali
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
musician
Instruments Vocals, piano
Years active 1979–present
Labels EMI-Pakistan, Sound Master
Associated acts Lucky Ali Waqar Ali

Sajjad Ali (born 24 August 1966) is a Pakistani semi-classical, pop and rock singer, poet, actor, director and producer from Lahore, Pakistan.[1]

Early life and education

His father, Shafqat Hussain (Sajan), was a Pakistani film actor and also a cricketer.[2] Before Sajjad was born, he appeared for the first time in a film, Badal Aur Bijli in 1973.[2] Sajjad did his F.A from National Art's College,[2] because of which, his uncle, Tassaduq hussain started teaching music to him with his classical collections. Ali briefly studied classical Piano at the University of Karachi, graduating with a BA. During Sajjad's training, Hussain played music from classical artists such as Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Ustaad Barkat Ali Khan and Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan.

Career

Music

Sajjad's first classical hit album, 'Master Sajjad Sings Memorable Classics' was released in 1979 by EMI-Pakistan.[2] The musicians were Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali and Amanat Ali Khan, while most of the songs were written by Hasrat Mohani, Momin and others.[2]

Sajjad made his television debut in a program, Aap Janab by Athar Shah Khan. After this, he appeared in Rung Barangi Duniya by musician Sohail Rana. He also performed in a program Rag Rung in 1980 at the age of 14, however on the 25th anniversary of PTV's stage show, called Silver Jubilee by Shoaib Mansoor, Sajjad got real fame through the song, Banwari Chakori, originally sung by Noor Jehan.[2] On 26 November 1983 during a show, Sajjad sung the songs, Lagi Ray Lagay Lagan Yehe Dil Mein and Bawari Chakuri.

He produced Babia 93, Chief Saab and Sohni Lag Di.

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

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.[1]

In July 2006, Sajjad released a single called Chal Rein De, a more classical song.[3] 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 Flight, and it is an experimental, jazzy, Sufi beat.[3] 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.[3]

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.[4] He is also appearing in the second episode of Coke Studio with his song "Kir Kir", which will be broadcast on the major television channels across Pakistan on 5 June 2011.[5]

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 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 ).[6] His brother, Waqar Ali also helped him during the making of these songs as he is credited too.[7]

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.[8]

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."[9]

Personal life

Sajjad got married to his college sweetheart in 1989. Sajjad has four children from Noreen, two sons and two daughters.[10] He lives in Ajman, United Arab Emirates with his family. His two brothers have also made a name in the Pakistan music industry named "Waqar Ali" and "Lucky Ali".[2]

Discography

Albums

Title Tracks listing Released Label
Master Sajjad Sings Memorable Classics

    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

    		 1979 EMI-PAKISTAN TC-EMCP-5114
    Goldies Not Oldies

      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

      		 1987 EMI-PAKISTAN TC-CEMCP-5783
      Love Letter

        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

        11. Kahan Kahan, کہاں کہاں ڈھونڈا نہیں

        12. 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 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 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 Sab,

                2. 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,

                                13. 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

                                    Hit singles

                                    Filmography

                                    As composer

                                    As director

                                    As actor

                                    See also

                                    References

                                    1. 1 2 Sajjad Ali
                                    2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sajjad Ali in Brunch with Bushra (Video)
                                    3. 1 2 3 4 Sajjad ali album Chal Rein De
                                    4. ↑ BOL THE MOVIE
                                    5. ↑ Coke Studio
                                    6. ↑ ARY DIGITAL
                                    7. ↑ Waqar Ali
                                    8. ↑ BOL The Movie
                                    9. ↑ A.R. Rahman official website Archived 3 September 2009 at WebCite
                                    10. ↑ Sajjad Ali in Brunch with Bushra

                                    External links

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