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Sajjad Ali
سجادعلی
Background information Birth name Sajjad Ali Also known as Sajjad Bhai, Gagi bhai Born 24 August 1966 Origin Karachi, Pakistan Genres Pop
Rock
ClassicalOccupations Singer-songwriter
MusicianInstruments Vocals Years active 1979–present Labels EMI-Pakistan, Sound Master Associated acts Lucky Ali Waqar Ali Sajjad Ali (Urdu: سجاد علی; born 24 August 1966 in Karachi) is a Pakistani semi-classical, pop singer, film actor, director and producer. He is trained in classical singing.[1]
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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 father, Hussain started teaching music to him with his classical collections. 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 November 26, 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 U.S. 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 wrote 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]
On 25 March 2010, Sajjad joined U.S. to promote "Life".[4] He performed at the launch of a new music video produced by the Pakistan Initiative for Mothers and Newborns (PAIMAN), a U.S. assistance program.[4]
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.[5] 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.[6]
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.[7] Before that, he also performed as an actor and a singer in a film, Munda Tera Deewana which was directed by Zahoor Husain Gillani.[7] Sajjad has also sang songs for drama serials, Teri Yaad in drama serial Thori Khushi Thora Ghum (which was onair on PTV), 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 also helped him during the making of these songs as he is credited too.[9]
Sajjad is appearing with his new songs in Shoaib Mansoor's upcoming film Bol which is releasing on June 24, 2011 as announced on the official website. Sajjad has confirmed that this song have been 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.[10]
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."[11]
Hans Raj Hans had said:"If I were to be born again, I'd like to be born as Sajjad Ali"[12]
Personal life
Sajjad married his first cousin in 1989. Sajjad has four children from Noreen, two sons and two daughters.[13] Nowadays, he is settled in Ajman, United Arab Emirates with his family.[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
3. Nainan More Taras Rahe Hain, نینا مورے ترس رہے ہیں
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
- Babia
- Chal Urrja
- Kuch Larrkiyan Mujhe
- Chief Saab
- Mahiwal
- Tasvirain
- Jadoo
- Jhullay Lal
- Chal Jhooti
- Dua Karo
- Pyar Hai
- Lari Adda
- Paniyon Mein
- Sohni Lag Di
- Cinderella
- Teri Yaad
- Aisa Laga
- Koi Nahin
- 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)
Filmography
As Composer
- Bol (2011)
- Mujhe Chand Chahiye (2000)
- Aik Aur Love Story (1999)
- Love Letter (1990)
As Director
- Aik Aur Love Story (1999)
- Love Letter(1989)
As Actor
- Aik Aur Love Story (1999)
- Munda Tera Deewana (1996)
- Love Letter (1989)
References
- ^ a b Sajjad Ali
- ^ a b c d e f g Sajjad Ali in Brunch with Bushra (Video)
- ^ a b c d Sajjad ali album Chal Rein De
- ^ a b Islamabad US Embassy
- ^ BOL THE MOVIE
- ^ Coke Studio
- ^ a b Pak Movie Database
- ^ ARY DIGITAL
- ^ Waqar Ali
- ^ BOL The Movie
- ^ A.R. Rahman official website Archived 3 September 2009 at WebCite
- ^ Interview by Mag4You.com
- ^ Sajjad Ali in Brunch with Bushra
External links
Categories:- 1966 births
- Living people
- Pakistani film actors
- Pakistani film directors
- Pakistani film producers
- Pakistani film singers
- Pakistani pop singers
- Pakistani Shi'a Muslims
- People from Karachi
- Coke Studio artists
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