Ali Haider (singer)
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Ali Haider | |
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| Born | 22 September 1967 |
| Origin | Karachi |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1988–2013 |
| Labels | Mystic Records-Saregama-EMI |
| Website | alihaiderofficial |
Ali Haider (Urdu:علی حیدر, born 22 September 1967) is a Pakistani singer.[1] He had a number of popular songs in the 1990s, the most notable being "Poorani Jeans", which appears on his 1993 album Sandesa.[2] He also had a hit later in the 1990s with "Chand Sa Mukhra". He has also acted in numerous serials on PTV, including Chand Sa Mukhra.
He is currently a disc jockey at Radio Dabang / Dabang FM 99.5 in Houston, Texas. He hosts a show called Purani Jeans, named after his popular song.
Career
Haider started his career when he was pursuing a civil engineering degree at NED University.
He acted in the Lollywood film Chalo Ishq Larain, released in 2002.[3] He worked in the PTV long play Pyar Agar Kabhi Phir Hua. He sang the theme music for the serial Chandni Raatein.
In 2012, he returned to music after a three-year break following the death of his son.[4]
In 2013, he returned to TV with the sitcom Ek aur Ek Dhai.[5]
Personal life
Ali Haider born in a Urdu-speaking family of Karachi located in Pakistan. He is the only son of his parents and has 3 sisters. Haider married in 2006.[6]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album name |
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| 1988 | Jane Jan Sun |
| 1989 | Chahat |
| 1990 | Tarang |
| 1991 | Qarar |
| 1993 | Sandesa |
| 1994 | Sanwala Saloona |
| 1995 | Dastaan |
| 1996 | Jania |
| 1998 | Mahi |
| 1999 | Saiyyaan |
| 2000 | Jadoo |
| 2002 | Chandni Raatein |
| 2003 | Tera Naam Liya To... |
| 2006 | Purani Jeans (Remixes) |
| 2007 | Jaanay Do |
| 2009 | Stop and Think ...? |
| 2009 | Moula Dil Badal Dey |
| 2010 | Shor Hai Mehshar Ka |
| 2011 | Kee Jana Main Kaun |
| 2012 | Asgharam Aei Noor |
| 2012 | Main Hoon Ghlulam-e-Ali |
| 2012 | Ya Mustafa Ya Mustafa |
| 2013 | Bachpan Ki Badami Yadein[7] |
Compilation albums
- The Best of Ali Haider
See also
References
- ^ The Herald. Books.google.com. January 2005. p. 134. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ "I don't mind being called a 'one-hit wonder': Ali Haider". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ "Celebrity Photo Gallery, Celebrity Wallpapers, Celebrity Videos, Bio, News, Songs, Movies". in.com/. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ "I lost music after the loss of my son: Ali Haider". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ "Ali Haider makes a comeback in acting with new sitcom Ek aur Ek Dhai!". Pakistani Drama Reviews, Ratings & Entertainment news Portal. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ "KARACHI: Ali Haider decides to marry". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ "People are comparing it to Purani Jeans: Ali Haider". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 2 December 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ^ "Ali Haider Biography". Tv.com.pk. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
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