| Zain Ali hails from Lahore, Pakistan and is recognized as both a Tabla player and a singer, particularly acclaimed for his qawali songs, gaining prominence after his performance in Coke Studio 2022. |
| Zain Ali is the grandson of the late Ustad Haji Rehmat, who played alongside the renowned Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for 40 years. |
| Despite initial reluctance from his father Zakir Naeem, who had a government job and a spiritual music inclination, Zain Ali pursued a musical career, impressing his father with his talent. |
| Following a period of mourning after his father's passing, Zain Ali resumed his musical journey with the encouragement of his mother. |
| Having begun his musical journey at a young age, Zain Ali started playing music on utensils at four and later joined tabla classes at the age of twelve. |
| Accompanying his grandfather, Zain Ali and his brother, Zohaib Ali, were regular attendees at qawali shows during their childhood. |
| At a young age, Zain Ali performed tabla at his brother Zohaib Ali's birthday party, garnering praise from seasoned musicians of his grandfather's era. |
| His first foray into the music industry was with his uncle, a singer, composer, and music director. |
| Known for their qawali performances, Zain Ali and his brother lead a ten-member qawali group, receiving adulation for their performances at various events. |
| Expressing his aspirations, Zain Ali revealed a keen interest in performing in India and collaborating with Indian artists. |
| Zain Ali's recognition soared after appearances on Nescafe Basement season 5 in 2019 and Coke Studio season 14 in 2022. |
| Dedicating a song called Gorakh Dhanda to his beloved late grandfather, Ustad Haji Rehmat, Zain Ali showcased his reverence in Nescafe Basement season 4. |
| In a video interview, Zain Ali disclosed practicing music diligently for four to five hours daily, sometimes extending to whole days. |
| Recollecting their formative years, Zain and his brother Zohaib drew musical inspiration from luminaries like Ustad Dildar Hussain and Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. |
| Zain Ali has been observed smoking on multiple occasions. |
