Ali Gul Pir علی گل پیر | |
|---|---|
| 👁 Pir in 2018 Pir in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Ali Gul Pir (1986-02-14) 14 February 1986 (age 40) |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Spouse | Dr. Azeemah Nakhoda (m.2023) |
| Website | AliGulPir.com |
Ali Gul Pir (Urdu: علی گل پیر; born 14 February 1986) is a Pakistani rapper, television and voice actor, brand ambassador and comedian.[1] He achieved popularity with his first single, "Waderai Ka Beta", a comedy song about political elites in Pakistan at the helm of affairs and the culture surrounding it.[2][3] He is grandson of Pir Ilahi Bux, the second Chief Minister of Sindh.
Biography
[edit]Pir was born to a Sindhi feudal family of Dadu District.[4]
Pir started his career as an actor in stand-up comedies, later turning into a singer. His political and social debut single Waderai Ka Beta was popular, with half a million hits on YouTube within a week of its release in June 2012.[3]
He was nominated for the Best Newcomer in Music category at 1st Hum Awards on 12 March 2013.[5]
Discography
[edit]- "Waderai Ka Beta" (2012)
- Saeen To Saeen (2012)
- Taroo Maroo[2] (2013)
- VIP (2013)
- Kholo BC with Adil Omar (2014)
- Justice (2014)
- Kaisa Diya? (2014)
- Dance the Party with Shuja Haider for Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015)
- Chutti Time (2016)
- Modi Teri[6] (2016)
- Kerlay Jo Kerna Hai (2020)
TV commercials
[edit]Filmography
[edit]Controversy
[edit]In 2019, the rapper reportedly mocked Ali Zafar on social media, and released a song "Karley Jo Karna Hai". However, since Zafar was involved in a legal battle with Meesha Shafi, he launched a cybercrime case as well, where the Federal Investigation Agency also booked the rapper.[7][8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ali Gul Pir on being a 'Tony Marroo'". tribune.com.pk. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ^ a b "From Saeen to Taroo: Ali Gul Pir holds a mirror to society". tribune.com.pk. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Ali Gul Pir on all things 'Wadera'". dawn.com. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ^ "Profile: Ali Gul Pir".
- ^ "Artist disappointed at being forgotten by Hum TV awards". tribune.com.pk. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ^ "Ali Gul Pir takes on Modi in latest video". The Express Tribune. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ Asfia Afzal (21 August 2019). "Ali Gul Pir claps back at Ali Zafar for complaining to FIA over 'derogatory' remarks". Brecorder. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ^ Maheen Sabeeh (29 November 2019). "Ali Gul Pir goes back to former cheeky self". The News. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ^ Talib Fareedi (20 August 2019). "FIA summons Iffat Omar, Ali Gul Pir among others for 'maligning' Ali Zafar". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
External links
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- 1986 births
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- 21st-century Pakistani male singers
- Pakistani stand-up comedians
- 21st-century Pakistani comedians
- Pakistani comedy musicians
- Pakistani satirical musicians
- Comedians from Karachi
- Singers from Karachi
- Pakistani male comedians
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