Ali Gul Pir
Ali Gul Pir (Urdu: علی گل پیر; born 14 February 1986) is a Pakistani rapper, television and voice actor, Brand ambassador and stand-up 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]
Ali Gul Pir | |
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| Birth name | Ali Gul Pir |
| Born | 14 February 1986 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Genres | Hip hop, rap, comedy |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Website | AliGulPir.com |
Early life
Ali Gul Pir was born to a feudal lord family of Dadu District.[4]
Career
Ali Gul Pir started his career as an actor in stand-up comedy roles 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 as the Best Newcomer in Music category of 1st Hum Awards on 12 March 2013.[5]
Discography
- 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 film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani - 2015
- Chutti Time - 2016
- Modi Teri[6] - 2016
- Kerlay Jo Kerna Hai - 2020
Filmography
References
- "Ali Gul Pir on being a 'Tony Marroo'". tribune.com.pk. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- "From Saeen to Taroo: Ali Gul Pir holds a mirror to society". tribune.com.pk. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- "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.
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