Get to know... Javed Ali

The singer and reality show judge (@JavedAli4U) is currently singing to Chal Ve Watna, craving his mom’s korma, and loves spending time with friends on weekends

Get to know... Javed Ali

Currently, I am

Doing shows in India and abroad and enjoying singing my latest song Chal Ve Watna from Dunki.

High point in life

Professionally, when I received the IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Jashna E Bahara Hai (Jodhaa Akbar 2009). Personally, the birth of my daughter.

Low point in life

I have felt a bit low when I worked hard on a song and that project got shelved but that’s life.

On my playlist

Music by Mehdi Hasan, Mohammed Rafi and Whitney Houston.

One thing I would never buy

An award.

Today I am craving

Mom’s korma, and my wife’s mutton chaap.

The last thing I ordered online

Apple AirPods.

Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self

Concentrate on what you are doing.

My favourite subject in school

English.

My secret skill

I’m a fantastic mimic.

My favourite Sunday memory

Spending time with family and friends, especially on day picnics.

My plans for next Sunday

Family time, maybe dinner. I have been travelling a lot, recently.

My most star-struck moment

Ustad Ghulam Ali saab is the inspiration behind my love for music. I was excited when I met him as a kid.

My favourite bad habit

Binge-watching when I should really be sleeping.

If I could travel back or forward in time

I would go back and spend more time with my late Dad.

The best thing about fame

The love and blessings that your fans shower.

The worst thing about fame

It can take over the mind, and make you forget humility and being grounded.