Ali Gul Pir (Sindhi: علي گل پير 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][3] He is great-grandson of Pir Ilahi Bux, the second Chief Minister of Sindh.

Ali Gul Pir
علی گل پیر
Pir in 2018
Pir in 2018
Background information
Born
Ali Gul Pir

(1986-02-14) 14 February 1986 (age 40)
GenresHip hop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
Spouse
Dr. Azeemah Nakhoda (m.2023)
WebsiteAliGulPir.com

Biography

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Pir was born to a Sindhi feudal family of Dadu District.[4]

Pir started his career as an actor in stand-up comedies, 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 for the Best Newcomer in Music category at 1st Hum Awards on 12 March 2013.[5]

Discography

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TV commercials

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Filmography

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Controversy

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In 2019, the rapper reportedly mocked Ali Zafar on social media, and released a song "Karley Jo Karna Hai". However, since Zafar was involved in a legal battle with Meesha Shafi, he launched a cybercrime case as well, where the Federal Investigation Agency also booked the rapper.[7][8][9]

References

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  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.
  7. Asfia Afzal (21 August 2019). "Ali Gul Pir claps back at Ali Zafar for complaining to FIA over 'derogatory' remarks". Brecorder. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  8. Maheen Sabeeh (29 November 2019). "Ali Gul Pir goes back to former cheeky self". The News. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  9. Talib Fareedi (20 August 2019). "FIA summons Iffat Omar, Ali Gul Pir among others for 'maligning' Ali Zafar". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
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