Ali Saffudin

Samarth Shikre

Ali Saffudin is a singer-songwriter from Srinagar, Kashmir. A lot of his work is inspired by poets such as Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Ali has become extremely popular in Kashmir and across the border as well for releasing songs that keep the language and cultural history of the region alive, not forgetting to speak about the current situation too.

News

Ali Saffudin Collaborates With Kashmiri Folk Artist Noor Mohammad On 'Subhik Waav'

When asked about performing in his native tongue, Srinagar-based singer-songwriter Ali Saffudin told us, "To instil pride about one’s language, there should be some contemporariness attached to it...

Ali Saffudin Drops Single ‘Sada e Rooh’ As Part Of New Compilation

Ali Saffudin has earned himself a notable following of Kashmiri fans by releasing individual tracks over the years that speak of the present-day plight of the state while staying connected to its...

Features

A Matter Of Identity: How Indie Musicians Are Upholding Indigenous Cultures By Singing In Native Tongues

India’s cultural diversity is most prominent in the sheer number of languages spoken in different parts of the country – 121 to be exact, while dialects number over 19,500. Naturally, this is...