The singer who is known for his soulful voice and timeless songs like O Sanam, Na Tum Jano Na Hum, recently opened up on his decision to distance himself from Bollywood. (Image: Instagram)

He said that he was mistreated but did not walk away from the industry due to toxicity. He stepped away from the industry simply because he was fed up. (Image: Instagram)

Speaking to Navbharat Times, he said that after his father’s death, he had no friends and no closeness. (Image: Instagram)

He said, “In between, I did films and sang songs, but there came a time when I didn’t know what to do next. I wanted to sing in my own way. ‘O Sanam’ was the result of that search for freedom. In 2015, I distanced myself from the industry. Yes, I was mistreated, but I did not run away from industry toxicity; I was simply fed up.” (Image: Instagram)

Lucky Ali debuted with the iconic album Sunoh, winning Best Pop Male Vocalist at the 1996 Screen Awards and the 1997 Channel V Viewers’ Choice Award. He followed with Sifar, Aks, and Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai, leaving a lasting mark on Indian pop. Known for his soulful voice, he also sang Bollywood hits like Ek Pal Ka Jeena, Na Tum Jaano Na Hum, Aa Bhi Jaa, and Anjaani Raahon Mein, collaborating with composers including A.R. Rahman, Vishal–Shekhar, and Mikey McCleary. (Image: Instagram)

On life and marriages, the singer said, “I married three times, each time in a different country, and every situation was unique. Even my father married outside India, so our home was always very global. None of my marriages worked, but all my relationships are still alive. We don’t live together, but we are always there for each other.” (Image: Instagram)

Lucky first married Meaghan Jane McCleary, with whom he has two children, Ta’awwuz and Tasmiyah. His second marriage was to Inaya, a Persian woman, with whom he shares two children, Sara and Raiyan. In 2010, he wed British model and former beauty queen Kate Elizabeth Hallam; they are parents to a son named Dani Maqsood Ali. (Image: Instagram)