Ali Gul Pir
Birth nameAli Gul Pir
Born (1986-02-14) 14 February 1986
Karachi, Pakistan
GenresHip hop, rap, comedy
Years active2012-present
WebsiteAliGulPir.com

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]

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

TV commercials

Filmography

References

  1. "Ali Gul Pir on being a 'Tony Marroo'". tribune.com.pk. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 "From Saeen to Taroo: Ali Gul Pir holds a mirror to society". tribune.com.pk. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Ali Gul Pir on all things 'Wadera'". dawn.com. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  4. "Profile: Ali Gul Pir".
  5. "Artist disappointed at being forgotten by Hum TV awards". tribune.com.pk. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  6. "Ali Gul Pir takes on Modi in latest video". The Express Tribune. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.

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