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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ali_Merchant > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ali_Merchant.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Merchant > Source revision: 1353482893 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Indian actor, anchor, DJ and music producer}} {{Multiple issues| {{Lead too short|date=October 2024}} {{BLP sources|date=October 2024}} }} {{Use British English|date=July 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2014}} {{Infobox person | name = Ali Merchant | image = Ali Merchant graces the Moet N Chandon bash at F bar 07.jpg | image_size = | caption = Ali at ITA awards | birth_name = | birth_place = [Mumbai](/source/Mumbai), [Maharashtra](/source/Maharashtra), [India](/source/India) | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|12|13}} | occupation = {{ubl|Actor|DJ|Record Producer}} | spouse = {{ubl| * {{marriage|[Sara Khan](/source/Sara_Khan_(actress%2C_born_1989))|2010|2011|end=divorce}} * {{marriage|Anam Merchant|2016|2021|end=divorce}} * {{marriage|Andleeb Zaidi|2023}} }} | years_active = 2006–2022 | height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}} }} '''Ali Merchant''' is an Indian [Actor](/source/Actor), [anchor](/source/Anchorman_(film_series)), [DJ](/source/Disc_jockey) and [music producer](/source/Record_producer). Merchant has appeared in over [35 Television shows](/source/Television_show) including Fiction and Non-fiction on all prime channels like ''[Colors](/source/Colors_TV), [MTV](/source/MTV), [Star Plus](/source/StarPlus), [Life Ok](/source/Life_OK), [Sony TV](/source/Sony_Entertainment_Television), [Zee TV](/source/Zee_TV), [Channel V](/source/Channel_V)''. He has also anchored Non-Fiction shows on [Star Plus](/source/StarPlus) like [''Nachbaliye''](/source/Nach_Baliye) special episodes and as a Solo host for [''Gladrags Mega Model and Manhunt''](/source/Gladrags_Manhunt_and_Megamodel_Contest) for three consecutive seasons on Channel V. He is also a musician having various official remixes on music labels like ''[T-series](/source/T-Series_(company)), [Zee Music](/source/Zee_Music_Company) and Speed records.'' == Career == At the age of 17, Merchant won the ''Mr. Bombay'' title. He has two albums in his credits in the start of his career such as Tabaahi on [Speed Records](/source/Seed_Records) and Kadak on Ali Merchant (independent channel) Merchant has appeared in over 35 [television show](/source/television_show)s, including fiction and non-fiction on all prime channels like ''[Colors](/source/Colors_TV), [MTV](/source/MTV), [Star Plus](/source/StarPlus), [Life Ok](/source/Life_OK), [Sony TV](/source/Sony_Entertainment_Television), [Zee TV](/source/Zee_TV), [Channel V](/source/Channel_V)''. He has also anchored non-fiction shows on [Star Plus](/source/StarPlus) like [''Nachbaliye''](/source/Nach_Baliye) special episodes and as a Solo host for [''Gladrags Mega Model and Manhunt''](/source/Gladrags_Manhunt_and_Megamodel_Contest) for three consecutive seasons on Channel V. Ali has always been loved by his fans for his cool personality and spunky look. == Personal life == Merchant grew up in a [Muslim](/source/Muslim) household in [Mumbai](/source/Mumbai). He was married to TV actress [Sara Khan](/source/Sara_Khan_(actress%2C_born_1989)), in an [Islamic wedding ceremony](/source/Nikah) at ''[Bigg Boss 4](/source/Bigg_Boss_(Hindi_season_4))'' in 2010, but they divorced after two months in 2011.{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-25/news-and-gossip/36527747_1_sara-khan-ali-merchant-paras-chhabra | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029215412/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-25/news-and-gossip/36527747_1_sara-khan-ali-merchant-paras-chhabra | url-status=dead | archive-date=2013-10-29 | work=[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India) | title=The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood}} Close friends of the couple stated that the couple was paid {{INRConvert|5|m}} for the marriage. The Colors channel denied that it had paid them for the marriage and called it their personal wish.{{cite web|title=Sara Khan and Ali Merchant to get paid to marry on 'Bigg Boss'|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sara-khan-and-ali-merchant-to-get-paid-to-marry-on-bigg-boss-85323-2010-11-09|website=[India Today](/source/India_Today)|access-date=20 July 2014|date=10 November 2010}} Following the divorce, Khan described the marriage as a nightmare.{{cite web|last1=Kadam|first1=Prachi|title=My marriage turned into a nightmare: Sara Khan|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-my-marriage-turned-into-a-nightmare-sara-khan-1508619|website=[Daily News and Analysis](/source/Daily_News_and_Analysis)|accessdate=20 July 2014|date=16 February 2011}} Merchant said in an episode of the reality show [Sach Ka Saamna](/source/Sach_Ka_Saamna) that he had married Khan for publicity and that marrying her was the biggest mistake of his life.{{cite web|last1=Marwah|first1=Navdeep Kaur|title=I married only for publicity: Ali Merchant|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/i-married-only-for-publicity-ali-merchant-/article1-826479.aspx|website=[Hindustan Times](/source/Hindustan_Times)|accessdate=20 July 2014|date=16 March 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528150900/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/I-married-only-for-publicity-Ali-Merchant-/Article1-826479.aspx|archivedate=28 May 2014|df=dmy-all}} In November 2023, He married girlfriend Andleeb Zaidi.{{cite web|title=Ali Merchant ties the knot with girlfriend Andleeb Zaidi, shares dreamy picture of their wedding; check out here|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ali-merchant-ties-knot-girlfriend-andleeb-zaidi-shares-dreamy-picture-wedding-check/|website=[Bollywood Hungama](/source/Bollywood_Hungama)|access-date=4 November 2023|date=4 November 2023}}{{cite web|title=Exclusive Pics! Ali Merchant ties the knot with Andleeb in Lucknow on November 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-pics-ali-merchant-ties-the-knot-with-andleeb-in-lucknow-on-november-2/articleshow/104946546.cms|work=The Times of India |access-date=4 November 2023|date=4 November 2023}} == Television == {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" ! Year ! Serial ! Role |- | 2006 | rowspan="6" | ''[Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai](/source/Ssshhhh...Phir_Koi_Hai)'' | Rahul (Episode 1) |- | rowspan="5" | 2007 | Inspector (Episode 18) |- | Rajkumar Aditya Singh (Episode 25) |- | Narendra (Episode 35) |- | Karan (Episode 40) |- | Sandeep (Episode 52) |- | 2007–2008 | ''[Amber Dhara](/source/Amber_Dhara)'' | Akshat |- | rowspan="2" | 2008 | ''[Rubi](/source/TV_series)'' | Kunal Oberoi |- | ''[Nach Baliye 4](/source/Nach_Baliye)'' | Host (Along with [Sara Khan](/source/Sara_Khan_(actress%2C_born_1989))) |- | rowspan="2" | 2009 | ''[Ghar Ek Sapna](/source/Ghar_Ek_Sapna)'' | Ansh Verma |- | ''[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar](/source/Saat_Phere%3A_Saloni_Ka_Safar)'' | Rajveer |- | 2009-2010 | ''[Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat](/source/Raja_Ki_Aayegi_Baraat_(TV_series))'' | Kunwar Angad |- | 2009-2011 | ''[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai](/source/Yeh_Rishta_Kya_Kehlata_Hai)'' | Rituraj |- | rowspan="4" | 2010 | ''[Bandini](/source/Bandini_(TV_series))'' | Vishal Mehra |- | ''[Aahat](/source/Aahat_(Indian_TV_series))'' | Vishal |- | ''[Do Hanson Ka Jodaa](/source/Do_Hanson_Ka_Jodaa)'' | Rishi |- | ''[Bigg Boss 4](/source/Bigg_Boss_(Hindi_season_4))'' || Guest Contestant |- | 2011 | ''[Looteri Dulhan](/source/Looteri_Dulhan)'' | Ronit |- | rowspan="3" | 2013 | ''Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath'' | Anuj/Ajay |- | ''[Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki](/source/Welcome_%E2%80%93_Baazi_Mehmaan_Nawazi_Ki)'' | Contestant |- | ''[Yeh Hai Aashiqui](/source/Yeh_Hai_Aashiqui)'' | Rudra |- | 2014 | ''[Fear Files](/source/Fear_Files)'' | Vishesh |- | rowspan="2" | 2016 | ''Box Cricket League 2'' | Contestant |- | ''[Sadda Haq 2](/source/Sadda_Haq_(TV_series))'' | Nirmaan |- | 2018 | ''[Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha](/source/Vikram_Betaal_Ki_Rahasya_Gatha)'' | Malkhan Singh |- | 2022 | ''[Lock Upp](/source/Lock_Upp_(Season_1))'' | Contestant {{Cite news |date=2022-03-13 |title=Sara Khan's ex-husband Ali Merchant enters as the 14th contestant in Kangana Ranaut's Lock Upp |language=en |pages=1 |work=[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India) |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sara-khans-ex-husband-ali-merchant-enters-as-the-14th-contestant-in-kangana-ranauts-lock-upp/articleshow/90188296.cms |access-date=2022-03-13}} |} == Albums== He has two albums each year: * Tabaahi on [Speed Records](/source/Seed_Records) * Kadak on Ali Merchant (independent channel) '''-''' Best trending [DJ](/source/Disc_jockey) by Celeb M [award](/source/award)s 2019 '''Single remixes''' * Gulabo ([Zee Music](/source/Zee_Music_Company)) * Aao Raja ([Zee Music](/source/Zee_Music_Company)) * Bad Boys Mashup ([T-Series](/source/T-Series_(company))). == Events == * '''March 2020''' ** [Sunburn](/source/Sunburn_Festival) [Holi](/source/Holi) shared stage with [Vini Vici](/source/Vini_Vici) and [Ritviz](/source/Ritviz) * '''Feb 2020''' ** Bollyboom 2020 shared stage with [Diljit Dosanjh](/source/Diljit_Dosanjh). * '''September 2019 and January 2020''' ** Headlined on one night for India's first 3Nights [Luxury cruise](/source/Cruise_ship) festival at [Jalesh cruises](/source/Cruise_ship). * '''New Year's Eve 2020''' ** Performed for 3000 [Indian Army](/source/Indian_Army) officers and their family members. * '''Nov 2019 (Coca-Cola Arena - Dubai)''' ** Opened the DaBang [Concert](/source/Concert) at Coca-Cola arena for ''[Bollywood Actors](/source/Bollywood_actors_and_actresses) like [Salman Khan](/source/Salman_Khan), [Katrina Kaif](/source/Katrina_Kaif), [Daisy Shah](/source/Daisy_Shah), [Jacqueline Fernandez](/source/Jacqueline_Fernandez), [Prabhu Deva](/source/Prabhu_Deva), [Guru Randhawa](/source/Guru_Randhawa)'' and others. * '''August and September 2019''' ** Ali Merchant Kadak album India Club Tour. (Seven cities) * '''June through August 2019''' **[Bollywood](/source/Bollywood) Arena: Shared stage with [Guru Randhawa](/source/Guru_Randhawa) for five cities * '''March 2019''' **Sunburn Holi Shared stage with [DJ Snake](/source/DJ_Snake). **Headlined Bollyboom Holi 2019 * '''September and October 2018 (Indian Tour)''' **Bollyboom Ali Merchant [India](/source/India) club tour (five cities) * '''May through October 2018 (India tour with other artist)''' **Shared stage with [Guru Randhawa](/source/Guru_Randhawa) for seven cities * '''March 2018 :''' **Headlines Bollyboom [holi](/source/holi) (BKC - Grounds) == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|3241875}} {{Commons category|Ali Merchant}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Merchant, Ali}} Category:Living people Category:Male actors from Mumbai Category:Indian male television actors Category:Indian male soap opera actors Category:Male actors in Hindi television Category:21st-century Indian male actors Category:1984 births --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Ali Merchant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Merchant) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Merchant?action=history)). 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