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
Jabse Mili Tumse
Lucky Ali Lyrics
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Ruke na kadam badke mere ye to hai besabar
Nazron mein tum ho, tum hi to ho ab nazaaron mein
Kho na jaaoon main kahi ab to hai bas itna sa darr
Jabse mili tumse meri pehli pehli nazar
Ruke na kadam badke mere ye to hai besabar
Nazron mein tum ho, tum hi to ho ab nazaaron mein
Kho na jaaoon main kahi ab to hai bas itna sa darr
Darti meri dhadkanen jaane kya hoga is pyar ka
Kuch suno kuch kaho, dil ye chahe mera
Darti meri dhadkanen jaane kya hoga is pyar ka
Laaye zindagi mein tum meri pehli pehli bahaar
Dard jaga dhadkan mein naya hai kyon ye pehli baar
Chaand sitaaren aaye falak se tere aanchal mein
Saanjh savere dil rehta hai teri chahat mein
Kuch suno kuch kaho, dil ye chahe mera
Darti meri dhadkanen jaane kya hoga is pyar Ka.
The lyrics of Lucky Ali's "Jabse Mili Tumse" capture the sentiment of falling in love at first sight. The singer expresses the excitement and nervousness that come with this emotion. He says that ever since he set his eyes on the person he is singing about, he hasn't been able to stop himself from moving closer to them. He feels like he's in a hurry because he doesn't want to miss the chance to be with them, to lose sight of them. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a need to hold on to the moment.
The singer also expresses his desire to communicate with the person he's singing about. He wants to speak to them and hear what they have to say because he's curious about their thoughts and feelings. He's also afraid that if he doesn't express himself, he might lose the opportunity to be with them. The lyrics are filled with romantic imagery like "Chand sitaaren aaye falak se tere aanchal mein" (the moon and stars have come to rest in the folds of your saree). This adds to the sense of wonder and idealism that come with falling in love. The song's melody complements the lyrics beautifully, creating a dreamy, romantic atmosphere that captures the essence of love at first sight.
Line by Line Meaning
Jabse mili tumse meri pehli pehli nazar
Since I first laid eyes on you, I haven't been able to walk away
Ruke na kadam badke mere ye to hai besabar
With each step forward towards you, I'm becoming more restless
Nazron mein tum ho, tum hi to ho ab nazaaron mein
You're the one in my eyes and in everyone else's around me
Kho na jaaoon main kahi ab to hai bas itna sa darr
I'm afraid I'll lose you, and it's just a small fear that's gripping me
Kuch suno kuch kaho, dil ye chahe mera
Please listen and speak, my heart desires it
Darti meri dhadkanen jaane kya hoga is pyar ka
My heart beats with apprehension, uncertain of what will happen in this love
Laaye zindagi mein tum meri pehli pehli bahaar
You brought the first springtime of my life
Dard jaga dhadkan mein naya hai kyon ye pehli baar
Why is it that new pain awakens in my heart for the first time?
Chaand sitaaren aaye falak se tere aanchal mein
The moon and stars came down from the sky and now reside in your embrace
Saanjh savere dil rehta hai teri chahat mein
Morning and night, my heart remains in your love
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Girish Mishra
i grew up listening to lucky ali songs..each and every song is so very close to my heart..i wish he cud release more albums and just concentrate making such beautiful songs..forever..
mailmarwa1
a very underrated lucky ali song
mailmarwa1
it is really a very amazing and underrated song
sudhir vaindham
WOW! What a song....
The Top-notch
amazing song....
cyberfish
Love you Lucky Ali... :-)
usab ale
love u lucky ali
huntingforvideos
brilliant
mailmarwa1
why is indi pop dead???
mailmarwa1
why is indi pop dead?