Javed Ali is a renowned Bollywood playback singer based out of the capital city of Maharashtra, Mumbai. He was born and raised in New Delhi. Born and brought up in Delhi, and has been singing since a tender age, with his father, Ustad Hamid Hussian. He is the disciple of ghazal singer, Ghulam Ali, and performed with him nationwide when he was eight. Javed began his playback career with singing jingles for advertisements and title tracks for TV soaps, and eventually got into films. His debut track was in the year 1998, for the film Beti No. 1, in which he worked with music director Viju Shah. He can sing in 16 languages. Movies he sang for: Chameli, Dil Jo Bhi Kahey, Hasil, Kyun…Ho Gaya Na, Neal n Nikki, Zindagi Rocks, Golmaal, Bunty Aur Babli, Naqaab, Jab We Met, Jodha Akbar, Yuvraaj, Ghajani, Delhi 6, Tum Mile, Ishqzaade, Jannat 2, Rowdy Rathore, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Rockstar, Ravana, Jhootha Hi Sahi, Aakrosh, Yamala Pagala Diwana, Yeh Saali Zindagi, Shivaji, Robot, Dawat-e-Ishq, Raanjhanaa, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Again, and D-Day. Awards: 19th Screen Award 2012 for Best Playback Singer (song: Ishaqzaade) Winner of four Radio Mirchi Awards 2012: ‘Best song representing Sufi tradition’ – Kun Faya Kun (Rockstar) ‘Best Indie pop Song’ – Mera Kya Saheb Hai Tera (album: Dil Ki Baatein) Dil Ki Baatein – ‘Best album of the year’ ‘Best album of the year’ – Rockstar (Mirchi Listener Award) Yash Bharti Samman Award by Uttar Pradesh Government IIFA Award for ‘best playback singer’ (song: Jashn-e-Bahara | film: Jodha Akbar) Radio Mirchi Award for ‘best singer’ (song: Jashn-e-Bahara | film: Jodha Akbar) Radio Mirchi Award for ‘best song of the year’ (song: Guzarish | film: Ghajani)