Born in a family of musicians originally from Muradabad, Murad Ali is a sixth generation sarangi player. He trained with his grandfather Siddique Ahmad Khan and father Ghulam Sabir Khan.  Beginning his performing career at the early age of ten, Murad Ali won the first prize in the All India Radio national music competition held in 1992. An ‘A’ grade artiste of the All India Radio, he has also been a frequent performer at several music festivals in India and abroad. He has received accolades for his accompaniment to many noted vocalists and tabla players.  Murad Ali has on several occasions also participated in cross-cultural and experimental musical endeavours.