Ali Gul Pir Explained

Ali Gul Pir
Native Name:علی گل پیر
Native Name Lang:علی گل پیر
Birth Name:Ali Gul Pir
Birth Date:1986 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Karachi, Pakistan
Genre:Hip hop
Background:The Lyceum School
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2012–present
Website:AliGulPir.com

Ali Gul Pir (Urdu: علی گل پیر; born 14 February 1986) is a Pakistani rapper, television and voice actor, brand ambassador and 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]

Biography

Pir was born to a feudal lord family of Dadu District.[3]

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.[4]

He was nominated as the Best Newcomer in Music category of 1st Hum Awards on 12 March 2013.[5]

Discography

TV commercials

Filmography

Notes and References

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