Get to know... Javed Ali
The singer and reality show judge (@JavedAli4U) is currently singing to Chal Ve Watna, craving his mom’s korma, and loves spending time with friends on weekends
Get to know... Javed Ali
- Currently, I am
Doing shows in India and abroad and enjoying singing my latest song Chal Ve Watna from Dunki.
- High point in life
Professionally, when I received the IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Jashna E Bahara Hai (Jodhaa Akbar 2009). Personally, the birth of my daughter.
- Low point in life
I have felt a bit low when I worked hard on a song and that project got shelved but that’s life.
- On my playlist
Music by Mehdi Hasan, Mohammed Rafi and Whitney Houston.
- One thing I would never buy
An award.
- Today I am craving
Mom’s korma, and my wife’s mutton chaap.
- The last thing I ordered online
Apple AirPods.
- Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
Concentrate on what you are doing.
- My favourite subject in school
English.
- My secret skill
I’m a fantastic mimic.
- My favourite Sunday memory
Spending time with family and friends, especially on day picnics.
- My plans for next Sunday
Family time, maybe dinner. I have been travelling a lot, recently.
- My most star-struck moment
Ustad Ghulam Ali saab is the inspiration behind my love for music. I was excited when I met him as a kid.
- My favourite bad habit
Binge-watching when I should really be sleeping.
- If I could travel back or forward in time
I would go back and spend more time with my late Dad.
- The best thing about fame
The love and blessings that your fans shower.
- The worst thing about fame
It can take over the mind, and make you forget humility and being grounded.