Ghulam Ali is a Pakistan-based ghazal singer who belongs to Patiala Gharana and is most liked as a ghazal singer in his era. He learned ghazal singing from Bade Ghulam Ali and also got training from Ghulam’s younger brothers Mubarak Ali and Barkat Ali. He has a unique style that’s not matched with any other singer as he merges Hindustani classical melody with his ghazals.
Ghulam is very popular in Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and among the Southern-Asian diaspora in the UK and USA. His hit ghazals are used in Indian films. In 2015 Shiv Sena’s protests at Mumbai led to the cancellation of his concert. This article contains all the information about him, including Ghulam Ali Biography.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Name: | Ghulam Ali |
| Famous As: | Ustad Ghulam Ali |
| Native name: | استاد غلام علی |
| Nationality: | Pakistan |
| Residence: | Sialkot District, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Religion: | Islam |
| Profession: | Singer music composer |
| Awards : | Pride of Performance Award in 1979 by the President of Pakistan & Sitara-i-Imtiaz Award (Star of Excellence) in 2012 by the President of Pakistan |
| Instruments: | Vocals, harmonium |
| Years active: | 1960–present |
| Gharana: | Patiala Gharana |
| Film music credits: | Nikaah, Aaj Ka Boss, Dada, Chand Bujh Gaya, more |
| Started Singing: | For Radio Pakistan, Lahore in 1960 |
| Born | |
| Date: | 5 December 1940 |
| Place: | Kaleki, Sialkot District, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan) |
| Family | |
| Parents: | Daulat Ali |
| Career | |
| Occupation(s): | Singer |
| Genres: | Hindustani classical music ghazal playback singing |
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Ghulam Ali Biography
His popularity as a ghazal singer is not only limited to Pakistan only bit Indians also praise his singing and this popularity led him to work with a renowned Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle. As a child, he got an opportunity to sing in front of prominent singer Ustad Bade Ghulam and this performance made him hi student.
He is lucky enough to have the supervision of Ustad Bade Khan who honed his singing skills. Ali not only sings Urdu ghazals but has equal command of singing Nepali ghazals in the Nepali language. His concert at the Taj Mahal is memorable.
He became 1st person to be awarded Bade Ghulam Khan laurel in Feb 2013. In 2016 he received the 1st Swaralaya Global Legend prize at Trivandrum. He is also the recipient of Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz.
Ali Date of Birth
He opened his eyes on 5th Dec 1940 in Kalekay Nagra, British India. He lives in Lahore with his family.
Education of Ali
He learned ghazal singing under the supervision of his from Bade Ghulam Ali and also got training by Ghulam’s younger brothers Mubarak Ali and Barkat Ali.
Ghulam Ali Family
His father gave him the name ‘Ghulam Ali’ as he was a true fan of Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan. Ghulam Ali met Ustad Bade Ghulam for 1st time in his teenage. Ustad had a tour to Kabul and when he was returning back to India Ghulam’s father requested Bade Khan to make his son his student.
Career
Initial Career
In 1960 he began working for Radio, Pakistan in Lahore. Besides singing ghazals he composed music for ghazals and these compositions are Raag based. His work is mostly liked for merging of Gharana-Gayaki into ghazals and this combination touches people’s hearts.
Popularity in Pakistan and India
He sang Punjabi music too, and his Punjabi songs are popular as well. His popularity isn’t limited to Pakistan only but he is equally popular in India. He made music albums with legendary and renowned Indian singer Asha Bhosle.
Appearance in Indian Cinema
He appeared in Indian cinema with a movie song ‘Chupkay Chupkay Raat Din’ penned down by poet Syed Fazl-ul-Hassan in Baldev Raj Chopra’s movie ‘Nikah.’ His popular ghazals are ‘Awargi’ and ‘Hungama Hei Kyu Barpa.’
Sang Nepali Ghazals
He also sang Nepali ghazals such as ‘Kina Kina Timro Tavir,’ ‘Gajalu Tee Thulaa Thulaa Ankha,’ ‘Ke Cha Ra Djun,’ and ‘Lolaeka Tee Thula’ with a renowned Nepali composer Deepak and a popular singer and singer Narayan Gopal. Nepal’s King Mahendra wrote these songs.
Discography
- Teray Shehar Main
- Mehtab
- Lamha Lamha
- Madhosh
- Passions
- Khushboo
- Raba Yar Mila Dey
- Sajda
- Wisaal
- Parchaiyaan
- Aabshar
- The Enchanter
- Awaragi
- Husan-e-Ghazal
- Khawhish
- Haseen Lamhay
- Anjuman Behtreen Ghazlain
- Dil Lagi
- Geet Aur Ghazals
- Haseen Lamhay
- Hungama Live in Concert-Volume One
- Mast Nazrain
- Once More
- Sadgi
- Poems of Love
- Suno
- Surag
- Sougat
- Soulful
- The Golden Collection
- Janay Walay
- Chup Kay Chup Kay
- Rang Tarang
- Kalam-e-Muhabbat
- With Love
- The Best of Ghulam Ali
- Aitbar
- Ghulam Ali Volume one & two
- Adab Ustad
- Moods & Emotions
- Aik Ehsas
- Meraj-e-Ghazal
Ghulam Ali Songs
- Aah Ko Chahye Ik Umar
- Apne Dhun Main Rehta Hun
- Aye Husn-e-Beparwah Tujhe Shola Kahoon
- Apne Tasveer Ko Ankhon Sey
- Awaragi
- Arz-e-Gham Se Bh Faida Tu Nahein
- Tere Yad Yad
- Baharon Ko Chamman
- Saaqi Sharab La
- Bata Do Tm Hamain
- Barsan Laagi Sawan
- Bechain Bohat Phirna
- Chup Chup Kay Piyo
- Chamkatay Hwe Chand Ko Toota Hwa Tara
- Dard-e-Dil Dard Ashna Janay
- Dil Buk Buk
- Dil Main Ik Lehar Se
- Dareechay Bey-Sada Koi Nahein Hai
- Dil Jala Kay Muskuratay Hain
- Dil Dhadaknay Ka Sabbab
- Faslay Aisay Bh Hun Ge
- Heer
- Hadaf-e-Gham Na Kiya
- Gajalu Te Thula Thula
- Hm Teray Shehar Mein Aye
- Hum Tu Kitno Ko Mahzabeen Kehtay Hein
- Hm Kis Ke Gham Ney Mara
- Hungama Hei Kyun Barpa
- Itne Mudat Bad Milay Ho
- Jin Kay Honto Pay Hansi
- Kache Dewar Hun Thokar Na Lgana
- Kese Chali Hei Ab Kay Hawwa
- Kal Rat Bazam Mein
- Kal Chaudhween Ke Raat Th
- Kehtay Hein Mjhse Ishq
- Khuli Jo Ankh
- Khushbu Gubchay Talash Karte Hei
- Jhushbu Jesay Log Milay
- Ke Puchday Ho Hal
- Kina Kina Timro Tasvir
- Kiya Hei Payar Jis Se
- Koi Umeed Bar Nahein Ati
- Koi Hamnafas Nahein Hai
- Mein Nazar Se Pe Raha Hun
- Mehfil Main Bar Bar
- Meray Shoq Da Nae Eitbar Tenu
- Niyyat-e-Shouq Bhar Na Jae Kahein
- Ne Chambay Diye Baandh Kaliyay
- Pata Lga Menu Hun Ke Judae
- Pata Pata Boota Boota
- Pehle Waari Aaj Hona
- Phr Saawan Rut Ke Pawan Chali
- Rah-e-Ishq Ke Inteha Chahta Hun
- Phr Kisi Rah Guzar Par Shayad
- Ranj Ke Jub Guftugu Honay Lage
- Shaug Har Rang
- Roya Krain Ge Ap Bh
- Tamam Umar Tera Intizar Kiya
- Tmhray Khat Main Naya Aik
- Ye Batain Jhooti Batain hein
- Ye Dil Ye Pagal Dil
- Wo Kabhi Mil Jaein Tu
Social Media Handles
His social media account include
https://twitter.com/theghulamali