Javed Ali

I never thought I would do a reality show.

— Javed Ali

I get excited when I sing in a new language.

— Javed Ali

Ghazals can never die; they will come back.

— Javed Ali

I don't think I am hero material.

— Javed Ali

I am a very shy person.

— Javed Ali

Listeners want fresh voices.

— Javed Ali

I like to experiment when it comes to music.

— Javed Ali

I have always enjoyed coming to Ahmedabad.

— Javed Ali

I am fortunate that I was born in a family where music was already a part of life.

— Javed Ali

I am a student of Ghulam Ali, who was like my guru. I changed my name in his honour.

— Javed Ali

As an artist, I do not want to limit my skills to one medium alone.

— Javed Ali

I grew up listening to Hindi and Marathi songs of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosale.

— Javed Ali

I enjoy singing soulful melodies because they add that extra zing to your performance.

— Javed Ali

I've lost count of how many times I have performed in Chennai.

— Javed Ali

There is an endearing quality in Gujaratis and the way they celebrate their lives.

— Javed Ali

By the time one song gains popularity, another one is introduced.

— Javed Ali

I am a die hard fan of Lucknow food, so whenever I am in city I make sure to have the famous…

— Javed Ali

Music has no language barriers and this has been proved right several times by the Chennai audience.

— Javed Ali

Many people say that theatre has no money, but it has been the stepping stone for the best film actors of our…

— Javed Ali

Gujaratis not only love music, but they equally appreciate the artists. They express their appreciation wholeheartedly, they dance with you, sing along…

— Javed Ali

My father belongs to Muzaffarnagar. Though I was born and brought up in Delhi, we, as a family, are known as U.P.…

— Javed Ali

Music is a blessing which God has given to all of us. All of us might not be able to sing but…

— Javed Ali

I stand in support of royalty for singers, but sometimes things happen all of a sudden and you have to sign a…

— Javed Ali

In the beginning, many composers didn't have confidence in me. It's not their fault. It only comes after you've delivered your first…

— Javed Ali

One of the interesting things about watching a kid perform is that they are too innocent to understand how talented they are...…

— Javed Ali

I still recall how nervous I was when I went for the recording of 'Guzarish'... When I reached the studio, all of…

— Javed Ali

My association with the Times of India has been a great journey. I have done over 15 shows within two years for…

— Javed Ali

Until I started performing in public, when at the end of the concert people would come to me with teary eyes and…

— Javed Ali

Your knowledge remains limited if you just listen to your songs but you grow as a singer when you listen to other…

— Javed Ali

People are surprised when they realise that I have sung 'Tinku Jiya' as they felt it was not my genre. As a…

— Javed Ali

In independent music, you are the badshah and there are no restrictions, which allow you to embrace your true music. Whereas in…

— Javed Ali

Some of my fans tell me that my voice is more suited for romantic numbers, some others say I do Sufi songs…

— Javed Ali

I love to go to Aksa Beach at midnight.

— Javed Ali

Lucknow is one of my favourite cities.

— Javed Ali

I have a taste for ghazals and I like them.

— Javed Ali

Ghazal singing will come back with a bang.

— Javed Ali

Music is in my genes. My entire family is into singing.

— Javed Ali

I don't feel that I have achieved anything, I just want people to love my songs.

— Javed Ali

I don't mind even if I sing a few songs every year, but I just want to do quality work.

— Javed Ali

I am very fond of western genres, including EDM.

— Javed Ali