Actor Ali Merchant organised a heartfelt iftaar gathering for 100 people at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The actor said Ramadan is all about becoming a better person and he tries his best by setting goals for himself.
Ali shared, “I got in touch with a devout at Ajmer Sharif Dargah, who helped us plan and execute the iftaar for everyone. It was a balanced meal which is perfect to break the fast. Everyone sat over dastarkhwan on the floor to enjoy their meal. It was a very wholesome experience.”
For Ali, the experience is fulfilling.
The actor said: “It does feel soul-satisfying. Ramadan is all about becoming a better person and I try my best by setting goals for myself and fulfilling them.”
Ali said that his religion is all about doing charity and living a simple life, he explained: “My religion is all about doing charity always and living a simple life.
Ali shared, “I got in touch with a devout at Ajmer Sharif Dargah, who helped us plan and execute the iftaar for everyone. It was a balanced meal which is perfect to break the fast. Everyone sat over dastarkhwan on the floor to enjoy their meal. It was a very wholesome experience.”
For Ali, the experience is fulfilling.
The actor said: “It does feel soul-satisfying. Ramadan is all about becoming a better person and I try my best by setting goals for myself and fulfilling them.”
Ali said that his religion is all about doing charity and living a simple life, he explained: “My religion is all about doing charity always and living a simple life.
- 3/28/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Ali Merchant, known for his roles in television shows like ‘Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar’ and ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, discussed the challenges and strategies involved in balancing his dual professions as an actor and a DJ.
Initially, navigating between television, DJing, and acting posed challenges for Ali as he was accustomed to focusing on one career at a time. Transitioning from DJing to acting, he encountered stereotypes about being too “cool” for certain roles. Overcoming these perceptions required significant effort, but positive feedback from his first film validated his depth and acting skills beyond his DJ persona.
Ali emphasized the importance of presenting an authentic and multifaceted image to counter these stereotypes and ensure accurate perceptions in both the DJing and acting realms.
When asked about the direct impact of his DJing hobby on his acting career, Ali explained that he maintains separate profiles for each profession.
Initially, navigating between television, DJing, and acting posed challenges for Ali as he was accustomed to focusing on one career at a time. Transitioning from DJing to acting, he encountered stereotypes about being too “cool” for certain roles. Overcoming these perceptions required significant effort, but positive feedback from his first film validated his depth and acting skills beyond his DJ persona.
Ali emphasized the importance of presenting an authentic and multifaceted image to counter these stereotypes and ensure accurate perceptions in both the DJing and acting realms.
When asked about the direct impact of his DJing hobby on his acting career, Ali explained that he maintains separate profiles for each profession.
- 3/10/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
A string of personalities such as Vir Das, Raftaar, Gauahar Khan and Emiway Bantai among many others have come out in support of Munawar Faruqui as in just a few hours the winner of ‘Bigg Boss 17’ will be announced. Vir Das shared his support on Instagram, saying: “Vote for @munawar.faruqui because he deserves it. And because comedians are boss.”
Emiway Bantai said that the trophy should reach Dongri, where Munawar comes from.
He wrote: “Vote maro Company, Apna bhai @munawar.faruqui ko jeetadalo. Trophy ko Dongri pohchane wala shot hai.”
Actress Gauhar Khan also shared a story on her social media and rooted for him.
She said: “So, everyone from my crazy lot, if you have liked Munawar’s journey, please do vote for him. Only a few hours left. He has had a truly beautiful… actually, a very tested journey inside the Bigg Boss house. So for his composure,...
Emiway Bantai said that the trophy should reach Dongri, where Munawar comes from.
He wrote: “Vote maro Company, Apna bhai @munawar.faruqui ko jeetadalo. Trophy ko Dongri pohchane wala shot hai.”
Actress Gauhar Khan also shared a story on her social media and rooted for him.
She said: “So, everyone from my crazy lot, if you have liked Munawar’s journey, please do vote for him. Only a few hours left. He has had a truly beautiful… actually, a very tested journey inside the Bigg Boss house. So for his composure,...
- 1/28/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Ali Merchant, who is best known for the shows like ‘Amber Dhara’, ‘Bandini’, ‘Looteri Dulhan’, among others, has tied the knot for the third time with model Andleeb Zaidi. For the unversed, Ali had married actress Sara Khan in an Islamic wedding ceremony on ‘Bigg Boss 4’ in 2010, but they separated after two months in 2011.
Reportedly, later, he married Anam, but again got divorced in 2021.
Now, the 34-year-old actor has shared lovestruck pictures of his dreamy wedding with Andleeb in Lucknow.
The picture shows the couple in colour-coordinated traditional Muslim outfits. While Andleeb looked mesmerising in off-white and golden ensemble, with matching jewellery, Ali wore a matching sherwani. The two can be seen posing candidly and flaunting their glow, while lost in each other’s eyes.
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He captioned the post as: “And now we can hang out forever,...
Reportedly, later, he married Anam, but again got divorced in 2021.
Now, the 34-year-old actor has shared lovestruck pictures of his dreamy wedding with Andleeb in Lucknow.
The picture shows the couple in colour-coordinated traditional Muslim outfits. While Andleeb looked mesmerising in off-white and golden ensemble, with matching jewellery, Ali wore a matching sherwani. The two can be seen posing candidly and flaunting their glow, while lost in each other’s eyes.
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A post shared by Ali Mercchant (@alimercchant)
He captioned the post as: “And now we can hang out forever,...
- 11/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Ali Merchant, who is best known for the shows like ‘Amber Dhara’, ‘Bandini’, ‘Looteri Dulhan’, among others, has tied the knot for the third time with model Andleeb Zaidi. For the unversed, Ali had married actress Sara Khan in an Islamic wedding ceremony on ‘Bigg Boss 4’ in 2010, but they separated after two months in 2011.
Reportedly, later, he married Anam, but again got divorced in 2021.
Now, the 34-year-old actor has shared lovestruck pictures of his dreamy wedding with Andleeb in Lucknow.
The picture shows the couple in colour-coordinated traditional Muslim outfits. While Andleeb looked mesmerising in off-white and golden ensemble, with matching jewellery, Ali wore a matching sherwani. The two can be seen posing candidly and flaunting their glow, while lost in each other’s eyes.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Ali Mercchant (@alimercchant)
He captioned the post as: “And now we can hang out forever,...
Reportedly, later, he married Anam, but again got divorced in 2021.
Now, the 34-year-old actor has shared lovestruck pictures of his dreamy wedding with Andleeb in Lucknow.
The picture shows the couple in colour-coordinated traditional Muslim outfits. While Andleeb looked mesmerising in off-white and golden ensemble, with matching jewellery, Ali wore a matching sherwani. The two can be seen posing candidly and flaunting their glow, while lost in each other’s eyes.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Ali Mercchant (@alimercchant)
He captioned the post as: “And now we can hang out forever,...
- 11/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Television actor Ali Merchant made his big comeback to the screens with his new web-series ‘Libaas’. But apart from acting, he is also a music enthusiast and will be releasing his new track ‘Pardesi Balam’, which according to him is a celebration of cultural diversity and the unifying power of music.
Detailing the song, its music and its underlying meaning, the actor-turned-music producer said: “We wanted to create a track that goes beyond being just a song, serving as a musical experience that celebrates cultural diversity and the unifying power of music.”
‘Pardesi Balam’ will apparently be an ‘electro-folk’ track with classical undertones, featuring melodies of ragas in it.
Talking about the lyrics, Merchant said: “Its lyrics express a universal story of longing and connection, making it relatable to diverse audiences. The song gradually introduces electronic elements like synths, beats, and bass lines, woven together with classical instruments to create an enchanting sonic blend.
Detailing the song, its music and its underlying meaning, the actor-turned-music producer said: “We wanted to create a track that goes beyond being just a song, serving as a musical experience that celebrates cultural diversity and the unifying power of music.”
‘Pardesi Balam’ will apparently be an ‘electro-folk’ track with classical undertones, featuring melodies of ragas in it.
Talking about the lyrics, Merchant said: “Its lyrics express a universal story of longing and connection, making it relatable to diverse audiences. The song gradually introduces electronic elements like synths, beats, and bass lines, woven together with classical instruments to create an enchanting sonic blend.
- 9/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 5 (Ians) Actor Ali Merchant is a big name in the Indian TV industry, having been a part of multiple projects ranging from ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ to ‘Lock Up 1’ and ‘Bandini’ among other shows.
Recently, collaborating with legendary singer Kumar Sanu, the actor released a new single titled ‘Dhuan’ which has already gained massive traction. Talking about the shoot for the music video for ‘Dhuan’ he said it was shot within 40 hours in the world’s biggest nightclub in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Elaborating on the same, he said: “The music video was shot in the world’s biggest nightclub in Baku, Azerbaijan, and it took me 15 hours to travel there, and then I shot for 40 hours and then took my flight back for another show in India.”
He continued: “This was definitely one of the shortest and also the longest travel work trips for me, for which I...
Recently, collaborating with legendary singer Kumar Sanu, the actor released a new single titled ‘Dhuan’ which has already gained massive traction. Talking about the shoot for the music video for ‘Dhuan’ he said it was shot within 40 hours in the world’s biggest nightclub in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Elaborating on the same, he said: “The music video was shot in the world’s biggest nightclub in Baku, Azerbaijan, and it took me 15 hours to travel there, and then I shot for 40 hours and then took my flight back for another show in India.”
He continued: “This was definitely one of the shortest and also the longest travel work trips for me, for which I...
- 7/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Television actor Ali Merchant has opened up about his faith in love and also about his current mindset for coming into a new relationship. Ali said: “Surely setbacks affect each one of us, and people with a beating heart like me suffer a bit more. But life keeps going. I never let my personal life affect my professional life.”
“I kept on moving forward with all my energy but deep down, all those things kept on hurting, and it affected me to the core. I used to keep myself caught up in some work to get diverted from those unnecessary thoughts, so my mind took a long time to come out of it, but it impacted me a lot.”
The actor also talked about the importance of love for him.
He said: “What are we on this planet for if we can’t love anymore? One becomes a living corpse...
“I kept on moving forward with all my energy but deep down, all those things kept on hurting, and it affected me to the core. I used to keep myself caught up in some work to get diverted from those unnecessary thoughts, so my mind took a long time to come out of it, but it impacted me a lot.”
The actor also talked about the importance of love for him.
He said: “What are we on this planet for if we can’t love anymore? One becomes a living corpse...
- 5/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ali Merchant has been part of the TV industry for a long time now and was seen in ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, ‘Lock Up’, and ‘Bandini’, and others. As the holy month of Ramadan is currently going on, Ali is fasting for the whole month while also working. And some people are trolling Ali for this.
So, slamming the trolls and explaining the importance of charity in Islam, Ali said: “Many trolls text me about why I work during Ramadan. They should be aware that charity is highly regarded in Islam, and righteousness exists in spending cherished wealth on orphans, the poor, the needy, and those who ask for help.”
“I follow the rules of Islam and give a part of my wealth in the month of Ramadan. This motivates me to work while fasting; also, the more I work, the more money I make and the more I can give back,...
So, slamming the trolls and explaining the importance of charity in Islam, Ali said: “Many trolls text me about why I work during Ramadan. They should be aware that charity is highly regarded in Islam, and righteousness exists in spending cherished wealth on orphans, the poor, the needy, and those who ask for help.”
“I follow the rules of Islam and give a part of my wealth in the month of Ramadan. This motivates me to work while fasting; also, the more I work, the more money I make and the more I can give back,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Kumar Sanu, one of the most revered singers of the 1990s, has released a new track and it is laced with the old world charm enough to send the 1990s generation on a nostalgic trip. The song, titled ‘Dil Bhi Rone Laga’ is about love, loss, remembrance and human connection.
Talking about the song, Kumar Sanu said: “It is a beautiful romantic melody, there is a special old world charm to it, something we don’t see and hear very often today.”
The music video of the song features Ali Merchant and Parvati Nair and has been released under the label of United White Flag with its lyrics penned by Kumaar. The lyrics of ‘Dil Bhi Rone Laga’ are hard-hitting and reveal the frustration one feels when they lose their significant other.
Ali Merchant said: “‘Dil Bhi Rone Laga’ communicates how love is a double edged sword that can cause...
Talking about the song, Kumar Sanu said: “It is a beautiful romantic melody, there is a special old world charm to it, something we don’t see and hear very often today.”
The music video of the song features Ali Merchant and Parvati Nair and has been released under the label of United White Flag with its lyrics penned by Kumaar. The lyrics of ‘Dil Bhi Rone Laga’ are hard-hitting and reveal the frustration one feels when they lose their significant other.
Ali Merchant said: “‘Dil Bhi Rone Laga’ communicates how love is a double edged sword that can cause...
- 2/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Ali Merchant opened up about dealing with stress and a depressing mental state and how often actors are targeted unnecessarily on social media.
He said: “Actors are misunderstood. Trolls are the real menace of the times with frustrated minds that imagine all the dirty stuff that they will never get to do with any actor so they say bad things about them and sometimes abuse them. “
“If being a troll is an identity they want to create, then I feel sad for them. Despite being blessed to be living in India, which has such a beautiful long history with great examples of legends, why get stuck with having such low standards of identity for yourself.”
Ali is known for his roles in serials like ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, ‘Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar’, ‘Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat’, and ‘Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha’. He was also seen in the...
He said: “Actors are misunderstood. Trolls are the real menace of the times with frustrated minds that imagine all the dirty stuff that they will never get to do with any actor so they say bad things about them and sometimes abuse them. “
“If being a troll is an identity they want to create, then I feel sad for them. Despite being blessed to be living in India, which has such a beautiful long history with great examples of legends, why get stuck with having such low standards of identity for yourself.”
Ali is known for his roles in serials like ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, ‘Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar’, ‘Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat’, and ‘Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha’. He was also seen in the...
- 1/6/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Kangana Ranaut’s fearless reality show is getting close to its finale. There is always something exciting for the audience everyday with plenty of twists and turns. And this week, the show witnesses one more elimination. Ali Merchant, who entered the show as a wild card entry was eliminated from the race to the finale. Ali […]...
- 4/25/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
‘Lock Upp’ contestants Ali Merchant and Mandana Karimi were seen in a heated fight over food in the reality show. In the latest episode, Ali went to Payal Rohtagi complaining about three-four strands of hair in Anjali’s breakfast that Mandana cooked. Mandana overheard this conversation and started yelling at Ali. She not only burst on […]...
- 4/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Former couple Sara Khan and Ali Merchant, who got married on a reality show, separated after two months of entering the wedlock. The duo has been brought face-to-face in the reality show ‘Lock Upp’. In one of the show’s new promos, the duo is seen engaging in a heated conversation. Sara asks Ali why he […]...
- 3/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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