Ghulam Ali Khan غلام علی خان ਗ਼ੁਲਾਮ ਅਲੀ ਖ਼ਾਨ | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Gulam_ali_copy.jpg) Ghulam Ali in Chennai | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 5 December 1940 Ghalotiãn Khurd, Daska, Punjab, Undivided India (now in Lahore, Pakistan) |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, playback singer, ghazal, classical music |
| Years active | 1960– present |
| Labels | Radio Pakistan, PTV |
Ustad Ghulam Ali (Punjabi: غُلام علی; born 5 December 1940) 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 (elder Ghulam Ali Khan). Ali was also trained by Bade Ghulam Ali's younger brothers – Barkat Ali Khan and Mubarak Ali Khan.
His style and variations in singing Ghazals are unique, as he blends Hindustani classical music with ghazals, unlike any other ghazal singer. Highly popular in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, as well as among South Asian diaspora in the US, the UK and the Middle Eastern countries.[1] Many of his hit ghazals have been used in Bollywood movies. His famous ghazals are Chupke Chupke Raat Din, Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi, Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, Chamakte Chand Ko, Kiya Hai Pyar Jisé, May Nazar Sé Pee Raha Hoon, Mastana Peeyé, Yé dil yé pagal dil, Apni Dhun Mein Rehta Hoon a ghazal by Nasir Kazmi, "Ham Ko Kiske Gham Ne Maara". His recent album "Hasratein" was nominated in the Best Ghazal Album category at Star GIMA Awards 2014. He was married to Afsana Ali and has a daughter Manjari Ghulam Ali.
In 2015, due to protest by Shiv Sena at Mumbai, his concert was cancelled.[2] After this, he received invitations from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.[3] After this cancellation, he performed in Lucknow,[3] New Delhi, Trivandrum, and Kozhikode, India.[4]
In a news item reported in 2015, Ghulam Ali has said that he won't perform in India until situation is right for music. He, however, assured that he will visit India when ‘the atmosphere is right.’ He said that he does not want to be used for political mileage.[4]
His sons Aamir Ghulam Ali[5] and Nazar Ali Abbas are also musicians.[6]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
APNAwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Pakistani Singer's Concerts in India Are Canceled After Shiv Sena Protests The New York Times, Published 8 October 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2019
- ^ a b "Ghulam Ali Performs in Lucknow, Meets Akhilesh Yadav". NDTV.com. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Ghulam Ali doesn't want to be used for political mileage; won't perform in India". Zee News. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali perform with his son Amir at a hotel in Bandra, Mumbai". Hindustan Times. 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Wah Ustad!". Nepali Times. 8–14 August 2003.
Now his son and disciple, Nazar Abbas Ali is following in his father's footsteps.