Lucky Ali

Lucky Ali, born Maqsood Mahmood Ali in Bangalore in 1958, is a singer, songwriter and actor who became one of the defining voices of Indipop in the 1990s. He is the second of eight children of the film actor Mehmood. His mother, the actress Mah Laqa, was the younger sister of the actress Meena Kumari. He went to schools in Mumbai, Mussoorie and Bangalore, including Bishop Cotton Boys' School.

His debut album, Sunoh, came out in 1996, followed by Sifar in 1998, Aks in 2000 and Gori Teri Aankhen in 2001. Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai followed in 2004, then Xsuie in 2009 and Raasta-Man in 2011. In recent years he has released new singles such as On My Way, Intezaar, Muskurayega and Tu Jaane Hai Kahan, and the album Subah Ke Taare in 2024. He also recorded a version of his song O Sanam for MTV Unwind in 2022. His catalogue has been released by labels including Crescendo Music, Sony, Universal Music and Zee Records, and he plays guitar as well as singing.