Biography
While at school, Ali was inclined towards writing and painting and never considered acting, but knew that he wanted to do something creative. Between 1968 and 1969, while at college in Quetta, he was spotted by Ata Shad from Radio Pakistan who told him that he had a good voice. He went for an audition, which he passed and started to work on radio while continuing to study at college. In 1973, he moved to Lahore and decided to chance his luck at PTV, and after taking part in many auditions, he began to receive work on television.
Personal life
He was married to Humaira Aali but the couple are now separated. The couple had three daughters together: Iman Ali, Maryam Ali and Raimah Ali. Iman Ali, who is an actress and model, has revealed that she has a distant relationship with her father. He married Rabia Noureen in 2006.
Television Serials
- Jhok Siyaal(Lahore TV)1973
- Waris(Lahore TV)1979-80
- Mehndi (2003) TV mini-series - Hassan Ali
- Saheli (2007) TV series
- Sahiba (1992)
- Moosa Khan (2001)
- Mr Bhatti on Chutti (2009) - Inspector Javed Khan
- samandar(as ahemad kamal/iftikhar ali)
- Doosra Asmaan
- Buri Aurat(Geo TV series)
- Massi aur malka (Geo TV series)
- PAKISTAN QUARTERS ( Atv )
Films
- Mr. Bhatti On Chutti (2009)
- Doenay Jung (1990)
- Gharibon Ka Badshah (1988)
- Awaaz (1985)
- Waris (1982)
Director
- Saheli (2007) TV series
- Massi aur Malka (2009-present) TV series
Producer
- Saheli (2007) TV series
- Massi aur Malka (2009-present) TV series
