Pakistani singer Zain Ali, former Sa Re Ga Ma Pa contestant, found dead

Pakistani singer Zain Ali, who had participated in popular singing based reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in 2012, was found dead at a friend's house in Sheikhupura on Friday, a report said.

Zain, from lahore, had left his home on July 20 night to meet his friend in Sheikhupura. The incident was reported by Express Tribune. “Zain told us that he was going to hang out with his friends for a few days but we woke up to the news of his death. He was unmarried and had no love affairs or financial troubles that we know. In fact, Zain was about to make a new song for an upcoming film soon and was very excited about it,” singer's brother Sonu Ali told.

Sonu was told by Zain's friends that they found Zain lying unconscious in washroom. Sonu has shared that Zain used to take drugs but he would never cross the limits. Sonu also suggested that Zain could have possibly died due to brain hemorrhage. However, the final medical reports are still awaited.

Zain belonged to Saeed Mitha family of musicians. He became popular with his participation in Sa re Ga Ma Pa and was appreciated by people in both India and Pakistan.