[1][2] His father, Shafqat Hussain (Sajan), was a Pakistani film actor and also a cricketer.

Sajjad completed his F.A degree from National Arts College, Karachi.

After that, his uncle, Tassaduq Hussain started teaching music to him with his classical collections.

Sajjad Ali belongs to the Kasur Patiala Gharana of classical musicians.

After this, he appeared in Rung Barangi Duniya by musician Sohail Rana.

He became famous at the 25th anniversary of PTV's stage show, called Silver Jubilee by Shoaib Mansoor, by singing the song "Banwari Chakori", originally sung by Noor Jehan.

On 26 November 1983 during a show, Sajjad sung the songs "Lagi Ray Lagay Lagan Yehe Dil Mein" and "Bawari Chakuri".

He produced the music albums Babia 93, Chief Saab and Sohni Lag Di.

In July 2006, Sajjad released a single called "Chal Rein De", a more classical song.

On 3 September 2006, he released another single in a totally different genre with the help of Meloscience Corp.[3] The song is known as "Sajjad-Ali Sinsym Fligh", and it has an experimental, jazzy, Sufi beat.

Two new compositions of Sajjad Ali from the film Bol by Shoaib Mansoor were released by Tips music on 22 May 2011 in India and on 30 May 2011 by Fire Records in Pakistan.

[6][2] In 2017, Sajjad released his single with Bohemia (rapper) (Tamasha), a massive hit on YouTube and social media.

Before that, he also performed as an actor and a singer in a film, Munda Tera Deewana which was directed by Zahoor Husain Gillani.

Sajjad has also sung songs for drama serials, Teri Yaad (Album) in the PTV drama serial Thori Khushi Thora Ghum, "Na Boloon Gi" in Na Tum Jano Na Hum Janain (ARY Digital) and "Sunn Leyna" in Sunn Leyna (ARY Digital).

Sajjad composed songs in Shoaib Mansoor's 2011 film Bol.

Sajjad stated that the songs were recorded in his own studio in Dubai and by the name of Din Pareshan hai, having two versions.

[7] Musician A. R. Rahman has described Sajjad as the original crossover: "From the realm of the classical, he metamorphosed into one of the brightest lights of Pakistani pop.

Always striking the right note, and never missing a beat, even the most hardened purist has to give Sajjad his due.

He lives in Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates with his family, where he has been based for many years.

His son Khubi Ali launched his professional music career in 2021 with the single Udaas, a rendition of Sajjad’s 2005 track.

Yaad Piya Ki Aaye, یاد پیا کی آۓ 4.

Tori Tirchi Najarya Kay Baan, توری ترچھی نجریا کے بان 5.

Baghoon Main Paday Jhoolay, باغوں میں پڑے جھولے 8.

Jin Ke Hontoon Pay, جن کے ہونٹوں پے 10.

Chaltay Ho To Chaman, چلتے ہو تو چمن 11.

Na Janain, نا جانیں میں کہاں کھو گیا ہوں 10.

Khirki Main Woh(Vicky), کھڑکی میں وہ آ گئ(وکی) 8.

A ree aa raay piya bin, اے ری آرے پیا بن 5.

Aab kay na sawan barsay, اب کے نہ ساون برسے 12.

Piya mein to hoi banwari, پیا میں تو ہوئی بانوری 16.Akhiyan sang aakhian, اکھی ین سنگ اکھیاں 17.Nainoon mein badra chaay, نینوں میں بدرا چھاۓ 1.