Mehak Ali (

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: مہک علی, born: 24 February 1992) in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan. She is a

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singer. She debuted in Bollywood with a song ''Baab E Rehmat'' in the 2017 film ''Sheitaan'' for which she was nominated for Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year at the

10th Mirchi Music Awards The 10th Mirchi Music Awards, presented by the Radio Mirchi, honoured the best music professionals of Hindi language Indian films of 2017. The ceremony was held on 28 January 2018 at the Dome @ National Sports Club of India, Mumbai and was hoste ...

, becoming the first Pakistani singer to be nominated for this award.

Early life

She was born on 24 February 1992 in

Nankana Sahib Nankana Sahib (; ) is a city and capital of Nankana Sahib District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is named after the first Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak, who was born in the city and first began preaching here. Nankana Sahib is among ...

and studied B.A. In 2013, she moved to

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along with her family. She started her music career with a local music competition at the age of 8. In 2012, she won the Pakistani music competition Music Talent Hunt. Her debut song was "Baandi". She was featured in the 4th season of

Nescafé Basement ''Nescafé Basement'' is a Pakistani music television series which features studio-recorded performances by underground and emerging artists. The show is produced by Nescafé. The artists are recruited and mentored by Xulfi, who is also the mu ...

, a Pakistani music television series, with her song "Kameez Teri Kaali" which was a major hit in Pakistan.

Awards and nominations

Discography

Films

Singles

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ali, Mehak 1992 births Living people Pakistani women singers People from Nankana Sahib District