Ali Hussain means: It’s the Prophet’s name

Nature: I am shy and straight-forward

About myself: I like people for their nature—simplicity, dedication to work

Family: Parents, elder sister (a school teacher), and a one-year-old nephew. I am closest to my mother. She always encouraged me towards music. My dad provided me with everything

Fear: I fear water ever since I was thrown into it as a kid

Weakness: I take everything seriously

Inspiration: Daddy, Mohd Rafi, Sonu Niigaam, Raahat Fateh Ali, KK

Achievement: I won the ghazal competition on All India radio

One thing I would like to change in myself: I would like to change my shyness

Pals on Indian Idol 4: Bhanu, Prosanjeet and Sandeep

If I become the Indian idol, I will: Open an institution that trains kids in music

Indian Idol judge I am most scared of: Annu Malek’s comments

Put-off: I feel sad when people around me cry and are upset

One thing I would like to change in myself: I’m too emotional—I would like to be more practical

If I become the Indian Idol, I will: I will donate the money to the Shantidaan orphanage