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Superstar Son Lucky Ali Makes Powerful Comeback with 'Drishyam 3' After Decade-Long Hiatus
- •Lucky Ali, son of legendary actor Mehmood, initially pursued acting but found his true calling in music.
- •His 1996 album 'Sunoh' and hit song 'O Sanam' established him as an indie-pop icon.
- •He distanced himself from Bollywood after 2015 due to industry 'monotony' and a lack of belonging after his father's demise.
- •Ali prioritized peace, travel, organic farming, and nature over the industry's glamour.
- •After singing 'Tu Hai Kahan' in 2024, he now lends his voice to 'Muskura Do' in Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3', set for an October 2, 2026 release.
Key Questions Answered
Lucky Ali stepped away from Bollywood due to monotony and dullness in the industry, and because he lost his sense of belonging after his father Mehmood's passing. He chose to focus on peace, travel, organic farming, and independent music rather than artificial glamour.
Acting was initially a wish of his father Mehmood, which Lucky Ali fulfilled by working in films like Chote Nawab and Trikal. However, he eventually realized that music was his true medium and calling, leading to his breakthrough indie-pop album Sunoh in 1996.
Lucky Ali makes a special comeback by lending his voice to the song 'Muskura Do' for Ajay Devgn's upcoming film 'Drishyam 3', scheduled for a theatrical release on October 2, 2026. The track is composed by Rochak Kohli with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir.
