Ali Merchant
Ali Merchant | |
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 Ali at ITA awards | |
| Born | Ali Merchant 13 December 1988 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2006-present |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Sara Khan(2010-2011)[1] |
Ali Merchant is an Indian Actor, Anchor, DJ and Music Producer.
Ali Merchant is an award winning celebrity & a well known actor whose appeared in over 35 Television shows including Fiction & Non-fiction on all prime channels like Colors, MTV, Star Plus, Life Ok, Sony TV, Zee TV, Channel V. He has also anchored Non-Fiction shows on Star Plus like Nachbaliye special episodes & as a Solo host for Gladrags Mega Model & Manhunt for 3 consecutive seasons on Channel V. Ali has always been loved by his fans for his cool personality & spunky look.
Apart of being a well-known name as a versatile actor he is also a serious musician having various official remixes on well known music labels like T-series, Zee Music & Speed records under his belt. But what defines his Playlist is his unique Flips that he adds to his Mashups & Remixes which leaves the audience in a nostalgia as they enjoy a 'KADAK X Tabaahi' Night.
Career[edit | edit source]
At the age of 17, Merchant won the Mr. Bombay title. He has 2 albums in his credits in the start of his career such as Tabaahi on Speed Records & Kadak on Ali Merchant (independent channel)
Merchant has appeared in over 35 television shows, including fiction and non-fiction on all prime channels like Colors, MTV, Star Plus, Life Ok, Sony TV, Zee TV, Channel V. He has also anchored non-fiction shows on Star Plus like Nachbaliye special episodes and as a Solo host for Gladrags Mega Model & Manhunt for 3 consecutive seasons on Channel V. Ali has always been loved by his fans for his cool personality and spunky look.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Merchant grew up in a Muslim household in Mumbai. He was married to TV actress Sara Khan, in an Islamic wedding ceremony at Bigg Boss 4 in 2010, but they divorced after two months in 2011.[2] Close friends of the couple stated that the couple was paid ₹5 million (US$70,000) for the marriage. The Colors channel denied that it had paid them for the marriage and called it their personal wish.[3] After the divorce she called the marriage a nightmare.[4] Merchant said in an episode of the reality show Sach Ka Saamna that he had married for publicity and that marrying Khan was the biggest mistake of his life.[5]
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Serial | Role |
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| 2006 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Jauhar | Rahul (Episode 1) |
| 2007 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Terrace | Inspector (Episode 18) |
| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Senapati | Rajkumar Aditya Singh (Episode 25) | |
| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Jai Maa Durga | Narendra (Episode 35) | |
| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Baat Ek Raat Ki | Karan (Episode 40) | |
| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Karvachauth | Sandeep (Episode 52) | |
| 2007–2008 | Amber Dhara | Akshat |
| 2008 | Rubi | Kunal Oberoi |
| 2009 | Ghar Ek Sapna | Ansh Verma |
| 2009 | Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Rajveer |
| 2009-2010 | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Kunwar Angad |
| 2010 | Bandini | Vishal Mehra |
| 2010 | Aahat - Rengti Chudail | Vishal |
| 2009-2011 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Rituraj |
| 2010 | Do Hanson Ka Jodaa | Rishi |
| 2010 | Bigg Boss (Season 4) | Himself |
| 2011 | Looteri Dulhan | Ronit |
| 2013 | Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath | Anuj/Ajay |
| 2013 | Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki | Himself |
| 2014 | Fear Files | Vishesh |
| 2016 | Sadda Haq (Season 2) | Nirmaan |
Albums[edit | edit source]
He has 2 albums each year :
- Tabaahi on Speed Records
- Kadak on Ali Merchant (independent channel)
- Best trending DJ by Celeb M awards 2019
Single remixes
Events[edit | edit source]
- March 2020 :
⁃ Sunburn Holi shared stage with Vini Vici & Ritviz
- Feb 2020 :
⁃ Bollyboom 2020 shared stage with Diljit Dosanjh.
- Jan 2020 & Sept 2019 :
⁃ Headlined on 1 Night for India’s 1st 3Nights Luxury cruise festival at Jalesh cruises .
- New Years eve 2020
⁃ Performed for 3000 Indian Army Colonel, Major & Generals and their family members.
- Nov 2019 ( Coca-Cola Arena - Dubai)
⁃ Opened the DaBang Concert at Coca-Cola arena for Bollywood Actors like Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Daisy Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Prabhu Deva, Guru Randhawa and others .
- Aug/ Sept 2019 :
⁃ Ali Merchant Kadak album India Club Tour. (7cities)
- June/ July / AuG 2019 :
⁃ Bollywood Arena : Shared stage with Guru Randhawa for 5 cities
- March 2019 :
⁃ Sunburn Holi : Shared stage with DJ Snake .
⁃ Headlined Bollyboom Holi 2019
- Sept/Oct 2018 : (India Tour)
⁃ Bollyboom Ali Merchant India club tour ( 5 Cities)
- May - October : (India tour w/ other artist)
⁃ Shared stage with Guru Randhawa for 7 Cities
- March 2018 :
⁃ Headlines Bollyboom holi (BKC - Grounds)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sara Khan regrets marrying ex-husband Ali Merchant, retrieved 24 September 2020
- ↑ "The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood". The Times Of India.
- ↑ "Sara Khan and Ali Merchant to get paid to marry on 'Bigg Boss'". India Today. 10 November 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ↑ Kadam, Prachi (16 February 2011). "My marriage turned into a nightmare: Sara Khan". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ↑ Marwah, Navdeep Kaur (16 March 2012). "I married only for publicity: Ali Merchant". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 28 May 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Ali Merchant on IMDb
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