Shri Ali Mohammed

Shri Ali Mohammed was born on 15 July 1960 in a village in Bikaner district, Rajasthan. He began learning music under the guidance of his father, Ustad Sirajudeen Khan. His training was rooted in the Mand singing tradition, a folk vocal style of western Rajasthan that combines regional melodic forms with elements influenced by classical idioms.

He performs as part of a long-standing duo with his brother, Shri Ghani Mohammed. Their repertoire focuses on Mand and related Rajasthani folk forms. Over the years, they have worked to sustain and transmit this tradition through performances and teaching. Their recorded work includes albums such as Kesariya Balam, Supno, Moomal, and Kuijan.

Shri Ali Mohammed has performed on national and international stages and has appeared on radio and television. He and his brother have served as judges on television programs and have undertaken music direction for Indian cinema. Their projects have included collaborations with playback and devotional singers across multiple albums. His recognitions include a State Level Award from the Government of Rajasthan (2022), the Allah Jila Bai Award (2019–20), the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2022–23), and an honor from the District Administration of Bikaner in 2018.