Ghulam Ali Biography: Songs, Awards, Wikipedia, Height, Father, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Children

Ghulam Ali, is a distinguished Pakistani ghazal singer, who gained prominence through his Hindustani classical music and ghazals.

His rendition of “Chupke Chupke Raat Din” from the 1982 film “Nikaah” introduced his soulful voice to a broader audience, solidifying his reputation in the music industry.

Profile

• Full name: Ghulam Ali Khan
• Date of birth: December 5, 1940
• Age: 85 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Kaleki, Sialkot District, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan)
• State of origin: Punjab
• Nationality: Pakistani
• Profession: Ghazal Singer
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Parents: Father: Daulat Ali
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: First Wife: Afsana Abbas (divorced), Second Wife: Sayeeda Ali
• Children: Son: Aamir Ali, Daughter: Rabia Ali
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Islam
• Ethnicity: Punjabi
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

At 85 years old, Ghulam Ali was born on December 5, 1940, in Kaleki, a village in the Sialkot District of Punjab, British India (now part of Pakistan).

His father, Daulat Ali, was a vocalist and sarangi player, which exposed Ghulam Ali to music from a young age. Details about his formal education, including the schools he attended, graduation years, and academic majors, are not available.

Personal Life

Ghulam Ali‘s personal life includes two marriages. His first marriage was to Afsana Abbas, which ended in divorce. He later married Sayeeda Ali. Together, they have two children: a son named Aamir Ali and a daughter named Rabia Ali.

Career

Ghulam Ali began his musical journey under the tutelage of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and his brothers, Barkat Ali Khan and Mubarak Ali Khan, who were prominent figures in the Patiala Gharana. He started singing for Radio Pakistan in Lahore in 1960, marking the beginning of a prolific career.

Ali is renowned for his unique style that fuses classical music with ghazals, creating emotive and intricate compositions. His notable works include “Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa,” “Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi,” and “Chupke Chupke Raat Din,” the latter being his Bollywood debut in the film “Nikaah” (1982).

Beyond ghazals, he has also performed Punjabi songs and collaborated with artists like Asha Bhosle. His music has resonated across Pakistan, India, and among South Asian communities worldwide.

Awards

• Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1979
• Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2012

Net Worth

Ghulam Ali‘s net worth is estimated to be between $10 million. His wealth primarily come from his successful career as a ghazal singer, including earnings from live performances, playback singing in films, and album sales.

Social Media

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Discography

• “Chupke Chupke Raat Din”
• “Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa”
• “Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi”
• “Mastana Peeyé”
• “May Nazar Sé Pee Raha Hoon”
• “Kiya Hai Pyar Jisé”
• “Yé Dil Yé Pagal Dil”
• “Apni Dhun Mein Rehta Hoon”
• “Ham Ko Kiske Gham Ne Maara”