Biography
Lucky Ali is the second of the eight children of the popular Bollywood comedian, Mehmood. His mother Mahelaka, was part Bengali and part Punjabi, the sister of a popular Indian actress of the 1960s - Meena Kumari. The Bollywood actress and dancer, Minoo Mumtaz, was his paternal aunt. He attended Manekji Cooper (Kindergarten) (Juhu), Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai, Hampton Court in Mussoorie, St. George's College, Mussoorie, and Bishop Cottons Boys School, Bangalore.[1]
Lucky Ali is known to be a strict Muslim. Ali states his favourite piece of music is the Quran being recited.[2]
His first wife was Meaghan Jane McCleary, who has acted in the video O Sanam from his first album Sunoh. Ali have two children from his first wife - Ta'awwuz and Tasmia. His second wife is Inaya. He has two children from his second wife, Sara and Raiyan.
Lucky Ali and his father Mahmood shared a tempestuous relationship. Mehmood was a very busy actor in 1960s and 70s, and remained away from home for his shoots. Once, around the age of five when Lucky's mother came with him to receive Mehmood at the airport, Lucky didn't recognize his father and on seeing him said, "He's the film comedian Mehmood!" Lucky Ali lived away from his family in a boarding school up in the foothills of the Himalayas in Mussoorie. Lucky's tryst with marijuana led Mehmood to write the script of the movie Dushman Duniya Ka (Enemy of the World).[3] The movie stars Ali's youngest brother,Manzoor. It is the story of the drug abuse of a young man called Lucky. In the end the young man kills his mother, destroys everything around him and is then killed by his father. Lucky Ali differed with his father's vision and did not act in the movie. "I felt the story lacked hope," he said.[3] However he sang his first song for the film.
Lucky Ali wanderlust has taken him many places. He has bred horses, been an oil rigger off the coast of Pondicherry in South India, is a farmer with a strong opinion on organic methods in farming. Music, singing and acting are his serious hobbies.
Personal Albums
His first composition was a three-chord lament called 'Nobody Loves Me'. Lucky Ali was gifted a guitar at age 13 and he taught himself to play it. Lucky became passionate about music but soon moved to horses, then to acting, and direction, further on to roughnecking on the rig Gettysburg now Badrinath owned by Great Offshore Limited, to washing carpets but finally returned to music.
Lucky Ali made his debut on the Indian pop scene with the soulful album Sunoh which established him as a pop singer. This album won many of the top awards in Indian music, including the Best Pop Male Vocalist at the 1996 Screen Awards and the Channel V Viewers Choice Award in 1997. It stayed on the MTV Asia Charts for 60 weeks. The song O Sanam from Sunoh, launched his career and is considered by some to be one of the best indi-pop songs ever.[1] His next album, Sifar, wasn't quite as successful as Sunoh, but it was noted for its music, lyrics and vocals.
Lucky Ali is known for his distinctive music style and also for his husky voice. His third album and fourth albums were Aks and Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai, both of which were reasonably successful. After a five years hiatus, he released his new album Xsuie on the 19th of September 2009, on his birthday.
He is also known for contributing the song "Anjaani Raahon Mein" to the album "Meri Jaan Hindustan" which commemorated 50 years of Indian independence in the year 1997. The video was directed by Mani Shankar, and features him as a young urban man roaming the Indian countryside, trying to discover new meaning to life. When asked about the video, he once said "The video of 'Anjaani Raahon Mein' was a beautiful story in itself. It was done straight from the heart and it is very special to me."
His latest album is Xsuie, which he released on internet as he didnt want to just make money. Thus he decided not to go with any label and just to release his music as an independent artist.
He also sung his first kannada song for a Kannada film 'Udyan Express'. He also song the anthem song of Formula 1 race(2011) that held in India along with K.K,Daler Mehndi.
Playback Singing Career
Lucky Ali started his Playback singing career with the song "Nasha Nasha" from the film Dushman Duniya Ka which starred his brother Manzoor Ali in the lead role. The film was directed by their father Mehmood. However the song and the film both went unnoticed.
After that, his next song in films was in Hrithik Roshan's debut movie Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai.The songs Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Ek Pal Ka Jeena became huge hits and he won the Filmfare award (Best Male Playback Singer) for Na Tum Jaano Na Hum.
The latest song by him was Bekarar in movie Paathshaala and later in Hairat in movie Anjaana Anjaani.
Acting Career
Being the nephew of Meena Kumari, one of the great actresses to grace the Indian screen, and moreover being Mehmood's son, Lucky Ali did not lack the requisite opportunity to make his debut as an actor. He acted in a few films in the 1970s and 1980s such as Yeh Hain Zindagi (1977) Hamare Tumhare (1979) and Shyam Benegal 's Trikaal (1985). He also acted in the television series Bharat Ek Khoj Directed by Shyam Benegal. After a long break from acting, he returned in Sanjay Gupta's Kaante (2002) where he acted along leading stars like legend Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Kumar Gaurav and Suniel Shetty. Lucky Ali also acted in the TV serial Zara Hatke. In 2002, he acted in the Hindi musical Sur-The Melody of Life essaying a complex role that earned him accolades as an actor..
Discography
Sunoh (1996) Solo Music Album - 10 Songs
Meri Jaan Hindustaan (1996) - 1 Song
Sifar (1998) Solo Music Album - 10 Songs
Aks (2001) Solo Music Album - 10 Songs
Gori Teri Aakhein (2002) - 3 Songs
Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai (2004) Solo Music Album - 8 Songs
Xsuie (2009) Solo Music Album - 8 Songs
Raasta-Man (2011) Solo Music Album - 11 Songs
Ek Pal Ka Jeena
Lucky Ali Lyrics
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Tofa kya leke jaaye, dil yeh bataana) - 2
Khaali haath aaye the hum
Khaali haath jaayenge
Bas pyaar ke do meethe bol jhilmilaayenge
To hans kyoon ki duniya ko hai hasaana
(Ae mere dil tu gaaye jaa
Ae aaye aao aaye aa) - 2
Haan koi sapna bhi hai
Oh, duniya mein mera koi apna bhi hai
Haan koi apna bhi hai
Ek chehraa khaas hai, jo dil ke paas hai
Honton pe pyaas hai, milne ki aas hai
Dilbaron ka magar kahan koi thikaana
(Ae mere dil tu gaaye jaa
Ae aaye aao aaye aa) - 2
Oh, jeevan khushiyon ka ek jhonka sa hai
Haan koi jhonka sa hai
Oh, aur yeh jhonka ek dhoka sa hai
Yeh kaisi hai khushi, jal jalke jo bujhi
Bujh bujhke jo jali, milke bhi naa mili
Doston par kisi haal mein naa ghabaraana
(Ae mere dil tu gaaye jaa
Ae aaye aao aaye aa) - 2
Ek pal ka jeena, phir to hai jaana
Tofa kya leke jaaye, dil yeh bataana
Khaali haath aaye the hum
Khaali haath jaayenge
Bas pyaar ke do meethe bol jhilmilaayenge
To hans kyoon ki duniya ko hai hasaana
(Ae mere dil tu gaaye jaa
Ae aaye aao aaye aa) - 2
The song “Ek Pal Ka Jeena” by Lucky Ali is a melodious and foot-tapping track that tells us about the ephemeral nature of life and the importance of love as a guiding force. The song begins with the line “Ek pal ka jeena, phir to hai jaana” which means that one should live every moment of their life to the fullest as it goes away quickly. The singer then asks the question, “Tofa kya leke jaaye, dil yeh bataana” which implies that ultimately, all we take with us after we leave this world is the love we have shared.
The song then goes on to talk about the importance of love in life. The singer talks about how even though he came to this world with empty hands, he will leave with only the sweet words of love. The lyrics talk about a special someone, who is close to the singer's heart and whom he hopes to meet one day. The song also highlights the fact that life is full of ups and downs and we should not be disheartened by failures as they are a part of life.
In conclusion, Lucky Ali's song “Ek Pal Ka Jeena” is a beautiful song that captures the essence of life and the importance of love. It encourages us to live every moment to the fullest and cherish the memories and moments we share with loved ones. It tells us that love is the key to a fulfilling life and that even though we may not always succeed, we should not lose hope and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Ek pal ka jeena, phir to hai jaana
Living for just a moment, it's inevitable that we'll leave, we'll have to depart
Tofa kya leke jaaye, dil yeh bataana
What gift should we bring along, let our hearts decide
Khaali haath aaye the hum
We came empty-handed
Khaali haath jaayenge
We'll leave empty-handed
Bas pyaar ke do meethe bol jhilmilaayenge
Just sweet words of love will dazzle and spark
To hans kyoon ki duniya ko hai hasaana
So why not laugh, this world is meant for laughter
Ae mere dil tu gaaye jaa
Oh, my heart keep singing
Ae aaye aao aaye aa
Come, come, come
Oh, aankhon mein dilbar ka sapna bhi hai
Oh, in my eyes, I have a dream of a beloved
Haan koi sapna bhi hai
Yes, it's just a dream
Oh, duniya mein mera koi apna bhi hai
Oh, in this world, I have someone who belongs to me
Haan koi apna bhi hai
Yes, I have someone who's mine
Ek chehraa khaas hai, jo dil ke paas hai
There's a special face that's close to my heart
Honton pe pyaas hai, milne ki aas hai
I long to meet and my lips thirst for them
Dilbaron ka magar kahan koi thikaana
But where do beloveds have a permanent abode?
Oh, jeevan khushiyon ka ek jhonka sa hai
Oh, life is like a breeze of joy
Haan koi jhonka sa hai
Yes, it's like a gust of wind
Oh, aur yeh jhonka ek dhoka sa hai
Oh, but this breeze is like a deceitful illusion
Yeh kaisi hai khushi, jal jalke jo bujhi
What kind of happiness is it that burns out after burning bright?
Bujh bujhke jo jali, milke bhi naa mili
Even after slowly burning out, it couldn't be found even after reuniting
Doston par kisi haal mein naa ghabaraana
Don't ever be afraid of your friends in any situation
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hamzainam2492
After 22 years still fresh ......... this is slap on industry that they never gave chance to Lucky sir.
@susheelashetty4233
Very true. One of the most talented yet humble and grounded.
Respect to you Lucky Ali Sir🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@GauravRobinson
Bollywood didn't have to give a chance to him; he never gave a chance to them. He was sick of Bollywood.
@shaswatib3853
Rightly said👍
@ayushbanka8437
Lucky Ali never really wanted to fit in the Bollywood space.He preferred doing songs his own way.
@zaheerkothwal1491
@@GauravRobinson True
@yashaswidalal119
What a crowd. We are 90s kids. Sure this means world to us. <3
@sipubhuyan8357
Lucky Ali 😍😍😘
@jaydevchavan6292
💯💯💯
@ruwandikasandamali43
I'm 80 kid