Sajjad Ali

Singer

Pakistani Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Virgo 175 cm (5' 9")

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth24/08/1966
Age60 years
BirthplaceKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Sajjad Ali

01/07/2026

Sajjad Ali publicly addressed a social media controversy over whether he had blocked Pakistan Idol contestants from singing his songs while Indian programmes used them. He said he had never granted permission or copyright clearance to any Indian television channel for his music. He urged fans to verify information before sharing it and to support Pakistani artists rather than criticise them.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSajjad Ali
NicknameGagi Bhai
DescriptionPakistani semi-classical, pop and rock singer, poet, actor, film director and film producer
Also Known AsSajjad Bhai
Years Active1979–present

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm (5' 9")
Weight65 kg (143 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • National College of Arts, Lahore
  • University of Karachi
QualificationB.A.

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signVirgo
ResidenceDubai Marina, United Arab Emirates

Family

FatherShafqat Hussain (Actor, Cricketer)
Siblings
SpouseNoreen Sajjad (m. 1989-present)
Children
  • 2
  • Zaw Ali (Daughter, Singer)
  • 1 other
  • 2 sons
  • 2 daughters
  • Khubi Ali (Son, Singer)

Career

Debut
Singing AlbumMaster Sajjad Sings Memorable Classics (1979)
Singing SingleBabia (1993)
Music CompositionLove Letter (1989)
Acting TelefilmLove Letter (1989)
Feature FilmAik Aur Love Story (1998)
ControversyThe video of his 1995 song 'Chief Sahab,' allegedly targeted a political party and its workers... In mid-2026 he publicly denied granting Indian television channels permission to use his songs, after social media claims that he had blocked Pakistan Idol contestants from performing his music.
Girls, Affairs and More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNoreen Sajjad
Some Lesser Known Facts
  • Sajjad's father was a cricketer and an actor.
  • While pursuing Bachelor of Arts, Sajjad briefly learnt to play The Piano.
  • Sajjad released his debut album at the age of just 13.
  • His brother, Lucky, went to the United States to pursue his business...
  • He got the fame through a Noor Jehan’s song, ‘Banwari Chakori,’...
  • Lyrics of most of the songs from Sajjad’s album are written by his brother Waqar Ali.
  • After having released a classical single, ‘Chal Rein De,’ in July 2006...
  • For his extraordinary skills, popular musician A. R. Rahman, publically praised his voice...
  • In August 2017, Sajjad sang ‘Ronay Na Diya’ with his daughter Zaw Ali in the 10th season of Coke Studio.
  • He gained fame through a Noor Jehan's song, 'Banwari Chakori,' performed on PTV's Silver Jubilee.
  • His son Khubi Ali debuted professionally in the music industry in 2021 with the single 'Udaas,' a cover of a song originally recorded by Sajjad in 2005.
  • His song 'Ravi' has been widely covered by other artists, including Diljit Dosanjh and B Praak.
Awards
  • Lux Style Award for Song of the Year for 'Katna Nae' (2013)
  • Pride of Performance award
Career Start1979 (age 13)
Notable Performances
  • Silver Jubilee PTV stage show (1983) - breakthrough performance at age 17
  • Coke Studio Season 10 (2017) - performed 'Ronay Na Diya' with daughter Zaw Ali

Social Media

YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLhcgA_E3F7WHmmhInA-wg

Also born on 24 August

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