[1] When starting acting, he would make guest appearances in television shows such as Up All Night, NCIS and Modern Family.

[3] In October 2020, it was announced Ali would be starring in the Olivia Wilde psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling, and would appear in roles in Disney+'s The Mandalorian and WandaVision.

[5] Ali starred in the 2022 comedy film Easter Sunday, direct by Jay Chandrasekhar.

[6] He will next star in the Hulu series Deli Boys alongside Alfie Fuller and Saagar Shaikh.

[7] In January 2023, Ali was cast in the video game Hogwarts Legacy, portraying the Ravenclaw student Amit Thakkar.