Lucky Ali Profile
Lucky Ali born 19 September 1958 as Maqsood Mehmood Al , is an Indian singer songwriter, composer and actor Lucky is best known for his soulful but strikingly simple ballad-style singing and melodious voice.Lucky Ali is the second of the eight children of the popular Bollywood comedian, MehmoodHis mother Mahelaka,the sister of a popular Indian actress of the 1960s – Meena Kumari.
He attended Manekji Cooper (Kindergarten) Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai,St. Georges College in Mussoorie, and Bishop Cottons Boys School, Bangalore. Lucky lived away from his family in a boarding school up in the foothills of the Himalayas in Mussoorie. Lucky Ali is known for his distinctive music style and also for his husky voice.He made his debut on the Indian pop scene with the soulful album Sunoh which established him as a pop singer.
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.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.
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. 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 and Suniel Shetty. Lucky 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.
Lucky Ali has two wives, his first wife is Meaghan Jane McCleary also known as Maymunah who accepted Islam after marrying Lucky Ali. She has acted in the video O Sanam from his first album Sunoh. His second wife, Inaya a Parsi, she also accepted Islam after marriage. Lucky’s wanderlust has taken him any places. He has bred horses, been an oil rigger off the coast of ondicherry in South India, is a farmer with a strong opinion on organic methods in farming. Music, singing and acting are his serious hobbies.
Awards
IIFA award for Best Singer in 2001.
IIFA award for Male Playback Singer (people’s choice) in 2001.
Fimfare award for Best Playback Singer – Male in 2001.
Screen Weekly Award for Best Playback Singer – Male in 2001.
Screen Award for Best Pop Male Vocalist in 1996.
Channel V Viewers Choice Award in 1997.
Filmography as an Actor:
Kasak (2005)
Love at Times Square (2003)
Kaante (2002)
Sur – The Melody of Life (2002)
Trikaal (1985)
Hamare Tumhare (1979)
Kitaab (1977)
Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977)
Original Name : Maqsood Mehmood Ali
Flim Name : Lucky Ali
Date of Birth : September 19, 1958
Zodiac Sign : Virgo
Eye Color : Brown
Hair Color : Black
Religion : Muslim
Father’s Name : Mehmood (Comedian)
Mother’s Name : Mahelaka
Wife : Maymunah, Inaya
Profession : Singer and Actor
Debut Film : Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977)
