Place: Pune
Ali Hussain is a professional singer and has trained in music from the age of seven. He completed his BA in music and performs on All India Radio. Hussain believes his unique style and versatile voice will strike a chord with the audience and crown him the next Indian Idol. Other than singing, Hussain enjoys composing music and cricket.
Ali Hussain means: It’s the Prophet’s name
Nature: I am shy and straight-forward
About myself: I like people for their nature—simplicity, dedication to work
Family: Parents, elder sister (a school teacher), and a one-year-old nephew. I am closest to my mother. She always encouraged me towards music. My dad provided me with everything
Fear: I fear water ever since I was thrown into it as a kid
Weakness: I take everything seriously
Inspiration: Daddy, Mohd Rafi, Sonu Niigaam, Raahat Fateh Ali, KK
Achievement: I won the ghazal competition on All India radio
One thing I would like to change in myself: I would like to change my shyness
Pals on Indian Idol 4: Bhanu, Prosanjeet and Sandeep
If I become the Indian idol, I will: Open an institution that trains kids in music
Indian Idol judge I am most scared of: Annu Malek’s comments
Put-off: I feel sad when people around me cry and are upset
One thing I would like to change in myself: I’m too emotional—I would like to be more practical
If I become the Indian idol, I will: Open an institution that trains kids in musicLikes: Outing with friends
Food: All kinds of good food—from varan bhaat to batata sabji to ussal
Actor: Sanjay Dutt
Actress: Kajol
