Maqsood Mahmood Ali, better known as Lucky Ali, emerged as a significant figure of Indipop during the 1990s. His last album, Lemalla, marked his collaboration with Israeli musician Eliezer Cohen Botzer in 2019. The songwriter’s beautiful approach to life is often reflected by his music. Recently, Lucky Ali opened up about his retirement plans stating that he’s been thinking of retiring for a long time.
The singer rose to fame in the late 1990s through numerous hit songs that still have a soothing effect on his audience. His Ek Pal Ka Jeena and O Sanam hold a special place in the hearts of music lovers, and clips of his live performances often go viral across social media platforms. He has a way of connecting with a live audience but seems like the schedule comes with its own set of demerits.
In a conversation, Lucky Ali opened up on how he has been considering retirement as an option for a while now. “I have been thinking of it (retiring) for a long time. I think of it as more of a responsibility than anything else. When my kids started their music label, I thought I was on my way out. I was prepared for it.”
Speaking about how live shows take a toll on mental and physical wellbeing, Lucky Ali further added, “You go to a completely new place. Of course, all of it is nice and comfortable. But, it’s not home. My neck hurts because of the pillow, or the bed. I can’t sleep on new beds. So, [because of] all of these things, I think it (the wish to retire) is happening.”
Ali debuted in Bollywood with the song “Nasha Nasha” in the movie Dushman Duniya Ka. After that he sung “Ek Pal Ka Jeena” and “Na Tum Jaano Na Hum”, featured in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000). He has lent his voice to films such as Sur (2003), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Anjaana Anjaani (2010), and Tamasha (2015).
