A biography for Javed Alihasn’t been written yet.
“Healthy competition is good to boost ourselves and helps you to take the flight forward.”
“Some of my fans tell me that my voice is more suited for romantic numbers, some others say I do Sufi songs better. But that just goes to say that people are more aware of the different genres now. More people are getting exposed to sufi music because of Bollywood, which is good.”
“I have never followed anyone's style of singing.”
“My father belongs to Muzaffarnagar. Though I was born and brought up in Delhi, we, as a family, are known as U.P. wallahas.”
“I stand in support of royalty for singers, but sometimes things happen all of a sudden and you have to sign a contract.”
“Listeners want fresh voices.”
“If I'm given a choice to pick what I am interested in, I will definitely sing a ghazal for a movie.”
“A lot of singers entered the industry with me. A lot of them struggled. Many have not been able to make it but some have sustained.”
“I still recall how nervous I was when I went for the recording of 'Guzarish'... When I reached the studio, all of them were there - Rahman, Aamir Khan, lyricist Prasoon Joshi and director A.R. Murugadoss.”
“Gujaratis not only love music, but they equally appreciate the artists. They express their appreciation wholeheartedly, they dance with you, sing along and always enjoy the music.”
“People usually call me for experimental songs.”
“When you have fun doing something, you should immerse yourself in it completely.”
“Basically as someone who grew up in Delhi, crooning in southern languages which I don't understand is very difficult.”
“Everyone has their own individuality and it is important that it comes out.”
“It's very difficult to get recognized in Bollywood. There are so many talented singers and so much competition.”
“Until I started performing in public, when at the end of the concert people would come to me with teary eyes and say that my performance took them to a trance zone, I had no idea that I can create an impact with my singing.”
“I have always been complimented that my voice matches all actors like Shahid Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan.”
“I like singing all kinds of songs, be it a soft number or a peppy track.”
“It's easier to record because technology is advanced. That's why there is a spurt in the number of new singers.”
“There is an endearing quality in Gujaratis and the way they celebrate their lives.”