Despite crossing nearly three decades as a musician, veteran singer-songwriter Lucky Ali politely says he has nothing to be proud of, “but be humble about the fact that we have journeyed this far, with a lot of love. It is a gift that I did not deserve, but somehow, I got it.”
Celebrating his soulful campaign as a musician, Maqsood Mahmood Ali, popularly known as Lucky Ali, is currently touring the country with his Re:Sound India Tour 2025–26 by JetAlive. He will perform in Bengaluru on December 6, at the penultimate leg of the concert series.
Lucky Ali at the Delhi leg of the Re:Sound with Luck Ali concert
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“It is beautiful travelling in our country. It is different everywhere, yet it is the same. We are all bound by love. Being on the road is always a heart-opening experience, meeting new people, going to new places, receiving a lot of love, and reciprocating it in the best way we can,” says Ali, about hitting the road again with his all-India tour.
30 years of Lucky Ali
Ali, originally from Mumbai, began his music journey in 1996 with the album Sunoh, featuring his iconic track ‘O Sanam’, which shot him to fame. “It was only recently that I realised that it has been so many years since the song was released. Music has changed for me over the years. With each album, it became different; it has become more pronounced and more complex,” says Ali.
The singer has also crooned songs in films such as Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Anjaana Anjaani, and Tamasha, among others. He had debuted as a child actor in the 1962 film Chote Nawab and played the protagonist in the 2002-film Sur: The Melody of Life.
“It was with my albums, Sifar (1997) and Aks (2000), that I started experimenting more as a musician. Collaborating with Israeli musician Eliezer Botzer on an album called Lemalla was a different experience as well,” says Ali, recalling the turning points in his music career.
“There is still a lot to learn and there are lot of places I would like to explore with music,” says the singer, who became one of the key figures of indie-pop music during the ‘90s.
Thirty years in, Ali is surprised by his ever-expanding fanbase, spread across ages. “I see children and senior citizens at the same show. I never expected my music to reach such a wide audience. With the advent of technology, music has spread across continents, and people listen to all kinds of music. It is natural that artistes would come where there is an appreciation for good music, and in India, people appreciate good music and listening to other people,” says the 67-year-old musician.
“I remember seeing Cat Stevens perform in Bengaluru 35 years ago. Then I saw Sting and The Police around that same time. Even foreign artistes have always been coming to India to perform,” says Ali, who is working on a few songs and collaborative projects.
When asked about the mantra behind his successful long career, Ali says, “Don’t be disheartened if you fail. If you love it enough to express it better the next time, go ahead and do it. Be encouraged and not discouraged.”
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Published – December 04, 2025 05:03 pm IST
