One half of music group Noori, Ali Noor is one of modern music’s most beloved names. Happily married and still singing rock songs with great flair, Noor is hard to miss these days given the amount of work the band has managed to do in the last year or so. Articulate, wild at heart and optimistic, Noor, unlike several industry cohorts, is focused on the music and won’t be making his big screen debut anytime soon. From turning music director for Coke Studio 9 to playing tunes at the Ponds Miracle Journey Gala, Noor and his music group have a loyal fan following that is growing with every passing year. Here he gives some insight into his personal life…
His vitals
Age
39
Hometown
Lahore
Big break
‘Manwa Re’
Crazy fact # 1
I take lifts on motorcycles randomly to reach somewhere.
Crazy fact # 2
I make my own guitar.
Tip on being a good dad
Ziada baap banne ki koshish mat karo.
The most embarrassing thing in your closet
I don’t have much of a closet.
Thoughts on film music in Pakistan
It’s like a clone of Indian music, not very inspiring.
Reaction when someone says music is dying in Pakistan
I don’t react to it; I feel original music is very little in Pakistan. It’s not just dying here but lacks impact all over the world.
Coke Studio 10 must have
It should have more original songs.
Musician friend other than Ali Hamza
Shiraz Uppal
Secret behind your long hair
Don’t go to the barber, that’s it!
Meanest thing you’ve heard about yourself
When I hear some mean thing about myself, my mind gets blank. I can’t remember anything.