Salman Ali Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Girlfriend, Songs, Biography & More
Salman Ali is a popular Indian singer, he is a versatile singer.

Salman Ali is a popular Indian singer, he is a versatile singer. He considers famous singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as his idol, has a mastery of singing in every genre, but his favorite style is Sufi singing. Salman Ali hails from Punhana village in Mewat, Haryana. Salman Ali won the reality show Indian Idol-10. Singer Salman Ali, who won the hearts of crores of Indians with his voice, made the district famous by being a run-up to Zee TV’s famous program Little Champion in 2011. 4 people including Salman Ali and Nitin Kumar came as mentors in the 2019 Singing Reality Show Super Star Singer. And his next point is to make his mark in the field of Bollywood singing.
Soon after emerging as the winner of ' Indian idol 10', Salman Ali will be back in a reality show. The singer will now be a part of ' Superstar Singer' as a captain. Salman has come a long way from standing in the queue of auditions as a contestant to auditioning those who are standing in the queue for the auditions of ' Superstar Singer', within a year.
Salman, a middle-class boy from a small village Mewat in Haryana, used to train kids of his village in singing to support his family. Now, as the captain of the show Superstar singer, he will be sharing his experience and knowledge with contestants from across the country.
Salman’s mother accompanied him in the finale of both Sa Re Ga Ma Pa as well as Indian Idol. During the announcement of the Result of Indian Idol 10, Salman’s mother was very tense and nervous.
But after listening to the name of his son as the winner of Indian Idol, she started dancing. According to Salman, he watched the first time that her mother danced in a lifetime. Salman Ali got singing training from his own family as the last four generations of his family have been singing to earn a livelihood.
In 2011 Salman gave an audition for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs in front of Adnan Sami, Javed Ali, and Kailash Kher. He was so poor at that time, that he doesn’t even have money to go for Delhi Auditions.
His friend Manohar Sharma helped him and took him to auditions. During the audition, he sang “Sajda” and stunned the judges with his Sufi singing. Salman reached the finale of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs, where he won the First Runner-up. He was beaten by Azmat Hussain who was a favorite contestant of that season.
In 2018, Salman Ali once again appeared on National TV during the Auditions of Indian Idol Season 10. During the audition, he again sang, “Sajda” which bagged him to the next rounds. During all episodes of Indian Idol, Salman’s voice is admired for his high-pitched singing. On December 23, 2018, Salman Won Indian Idol 10 beating the other four finalists. He won a cash prize of 25 lakh rupees and a Datsun Go car along with a Trophy. He was featured on a few episodes of Jammin, a music show which airs on Sony TV.
Salman also appeared on superstar singers (Season 1 and 2), another music show which airs on Sony TV. Apart from reality shows Salman Ali also sang the theme song of Sony TV’s, Chandragupta Maurya. Salman also recorded a small segment in the song Sab Badhiya Hai, a promotional song for the movie Sui Dhaaga.
Hailing from a small village in Punjab, Salman Ali got his big Bollywood break with his namesake superstar Salman Khan’s film, Dabangg 3. He sang the song ‘Awara’ that has won a lot of hearts and is one of the hits on the film’s album. He recently took to his Instagram to share a throwback picture with Shah Rukh Khan where they are seen hugging each other. Salman says that he wants to thank Shah Rukh Khan and the song ‘Sajda’ from My Name Is Khan because, for him, that song changed everything. It has helped him become who he is today.
Salman Ali, Sunday, was announced the winner of Indian Idol season 10. Hailing from Mewat, Haryana, Salman had been a consistent performer and a favorite to win the trophy. Apart from Salman, the other finalists were Nitin Kumar, Ankush Bharadwaj, Neelanjana Ray, and Vibhor Parashar. Hosted by Maniesh Paul, Indian Idol 10 was judged by Neha Kakkar, Vishal Dadlani, and Javed Ali.
Talking about his big win, Salman, in an exclusive chat said, “I got really emotional. To be honest, I never thought I will win such a big show. I come from a very small town and to be able to get so much love is overwhelming. I have gone through a lot of struggles and seen many troubling times. When we were on the stage for the announcement, all this was going in my mind. And the moment my name was announced, I couldn’t hold back my tears.”
He further shared that it was his parents who have been his inspiration. The singer said, “I could see from the stage that they were really anxious about the results. Especially, my mother, she was so worried. I was trying to calm her down and asking her to smile from the stage. But I could see her tensed. And when I was announced as the winner, she started dancing. It was such a special moment to see my parents so happy and proud.”
While he received immense appreciation, Salman has also been criticized for acing only one genre. When asked about the same, he said, “Yes, some people did say that during the initial stage. But the show gave me a chance to perform various kinds of acts. Through the course, I have performed songs from all types of genres. I think that would be the best befitting reply to them.”
For the winner, Indian Idol has also been a learning ground. He shared, “I have learned so much from the judges, mentors, and all the celebrities who visited us. Apart from the trophy, I have also won the love of the people. And that is most important to me. I will really miss the show, judges and my co-contestants. We lived like a family for all these months.”
Through the show, Salman has become a social media sensation. Talking about his growing popularity, the 20-year-old shared, “I am so surprised to see my increasing number of followers. When I came on the show, I only had a couple of thousand followers. And now I am close to reaching the three lakh mark. It feels really special to see so much love and support coming my way.”
The Mewat boy also impressed all with his rendition of Sui Dhaaga and the title track of Chandragupta Maurya. Thanking the production and channel for giving him the opportunity, Salman shared, “I feel blessed to have sung for both the projects. I am thankful to Anu Malik for giving me a song in Sui Dhaaga. Also, sony TV really gave me a big opportunity by offering me the title track of one of its biggest shows. I am already over the moon.”
Lastly sharing his future plans, Salman said, “I plan to settle in Mumbai and kick-start my singing career. I want to launch albums, singles, and even playback for Bollywood. I really want to sing for all leading film stars in the near future.”Apart from winning the trophy, Salman received prize money of Rs 25 lakh and a brand new car.
Initially, Salman Ali’s family’s financial condition was not good. But his father Qasim Ali got him trained in music by Delhi singer Ustad Iqbal Hussain. For his education and home expenses, he used to sing bhajans in Jagran, and sing at weddings and parties. He studied only up to class X. Salman started singing from the age of 7. At the age of 13, he auditioned at the Saregamapa Little Champs, and in this show, he also reached the finals.
Salman Ali was born on 14 January 1999 in a small village Punhana in Mewat district, Haryana, India. The last four generations of his family have been singing to earn a living. He is from a poor family. His father’s name is Qasim Ali, he plays songs and his mother Parveen Begum is a housewife. He is the youngest of five siblings. There are 15–16 people in his family and the responsibility of his family rests on these shoulders.
Salman Ali started his career in 2011, he made his mark with a show called “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champ” and was the runner-up of the show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs. After that, in 2018 Salman participated in Indian Idol season 10 and became the winner of the Indian idol season 10 in the year 2018 and since then he has sung many songs of his own in both the Bollywood and television music industries. Salman has also played the role of Captain Mentor, a child mentor of the show in Sony TV’s singing reality show ‘Superstar Singer’. Once in the queue of auditions for reality shows, Salman now guided the contestants of the show.
In the field of Bollywood singing, he has made his debut with the song ‘Sab Badhiya hai’ from the film ‘Sui Dhaaga’. Apart from this, he has also sung the title song for Sony’s show ‘Chandragupta Maurya’ and has also lent his voice for ‘Vighnaharta Ganesh’. Who does not know Salman today, on every social media platform from youtube, Salman Ali’s songs are very popular, how big is the fan following Salman, you will guess yourself by watching his videos on YouTube because every video of Salman Ali taking views in millions Comes. He has also done many stages shows from India to abroad so far.
- Salman Ali hails from Punhana village in Mewat, Haryana.
- Salman Ali belongs to a poor family and is known as Malang all over Haryana. His family belongs to the Mirasi society.
- Singing talent was filled in them from childhood. From the age of 7, he used to sing in Jagran with his father.
- Salman Ali started singing at just 7 years old. In 2011, she made her mark with a show called “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champ” and was the runner-up of the show Saregamapa Little Champs.
- Today Salman Ali has made a name for himself with his skills. Won the title of winner of Indian Idol 10.
- Salman received a check of Rs 25 lakh and a car along with the Indian Idol trophy.
- After winning 25 lakh cash, Salman said, “The condition of my house is not good. The roof of the house has to be repaired. We have taken a loan for this. Now with this money, I will repay the loan and get the house repaired”
- The top five contestants were Salman Ali, Nitin Kumar, Ankush Bharadwaj, Neelanjana Ray, and Vibhor Parashar of Indian Idol season 10.
- Regarding the reality show, Salman Ali says that what he is today is because of the reality show. Today all the recognition that I have got is from reality shows. This gives people a special identity and more.
- How big is the fan following Salman from youtube to every social media platform, you will guess yourself by watching his videos on YouTube?
- He has sung many songs in both Bollywood and Television Music Industries so far.
- He played the role of Captain Mentor, a participant of the show in Sony TV’s new singing reality show ‘Superstar Singer’.
- Salman was surprised to see Shoaib singing along with the judges of the superstar singer show. Salman was so impressed by Shoaib’s song that Salman picked Shoaib in his lap as soon as he finished the song.
Real Name | Salman Ali |
Nickname | Salman |
Profession | Singer |
Debut | As Bollywood Singer-Sui Dhaaga, In the year 2018
TV Singer-Chandragupta Maurya, In the year 2018 TV-Indian Idol Season 10, In the year 2018 |
Language Known | Hindi & English |
Date Of Birth | 14 January 1999 |
Age (as of 2021) | 22 Years |
Hobbies | Traveling, Playing the Harmonium, Dholak, Tabla, Keyboard |
Birthplace | Punhana Village, Mewat district, Haryana, India |
Hometown | Punhana Village, Mewat district, Haryana, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Islam |
Caste/Community | Mirasi community |
Star Sign/ Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Height in Centimeters | 163 cm |
Height in Meters | 1.63 m |
Height in Feet & Inches | 5′ 4″ |
Weight in Kilograms | 55 kg |
Weight in Pounds | 121 lbs |
Body Measurement (approx.) | Chest-38
Waist-34 Biceps-12 |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Father | Qasim Ali |
Mother | Parveen Begum |
Siblings | 5 |
Educational Qualification | 9th Standard (School Dropout) |
School | Delhi Public School (DPS), Palwal |
College/University | Did Not Attend |
Actor | Salman Khan, Shay rukh khan |
Actress | Deepika Padukone |
Food | Not Known |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Singer | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Master Saleem, Sukhwinder Singh, Kailash Kher, |
Music Genre | Sufi |
Car | Datsun Go |
Color | Black, Blue, White |
Sport | Cricket |
Holiday Destination | Goa, London, Dubai, New York |
Car Collection | Not Known |
Salary (approx.) | INR 1.5 lakh/Month |
Net Worth (approx.) | $1 Million-$3 million |
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