| Atif Aslam |
|
| Background information |
| Also known as |
Aatif, Aadee |
| Born |
Wazir abad, Pakistan
12 March 1983 (age 29) |
| Origin |
Lahore, Pakistan |
| Genres |
Rock, pop |
| Occupations |
Singer, actor |
| Instruments |
Vocals |
| Years active |
2001-present |
| Labels |
Fire, Tips |
| Associated acts |
Strings, Jal, Hadiqa Kiani, Shreya Ghoshal, Alka Yagnik, Sachin Gupta, Pritam, Alisha Chinoy, Sunidhi Chauhan |
| Website |
www.aadeez.com |
Atif Aslam (
Urdu:
عاطف اسلم, born
Mohammad Atif Aslam; 12 March 1983 in
Wazirabad,
Gujranwala, Pakistan) is a Pakistani
pop singer and
film actor .He debuted in the film
Bol and has given several hit songs
[1] .He is known for his
vocal belting technique.
[2] In 2008, he was awarded the
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan. He has sold over 40 million copies worldwide
[citation needed].Atif Aslam has done his Bachleors in Computer Sciences from Punjab Institute Of Computer Sciences (PICS).
Music career
Solo career (2004 onwards)
After leaving Pakistani pop band
Jal, Atif released his first solo album,
Jal Pari, on 19 July 2004, under Sound Master and IC records. He work has gradually also become became popular in
India. His is second album,
Doorie, was released on 22 December 2006.
His first major concert was at Al Hamra Hall, Mall Road Lahore where he performed during the break of a stage drama
Moulin Rouge. On 14 April 2007, Atif headlined in the Flex FX Dhamaka
[3] alongside
Jay Sean at
Royal Albert Hall.
His first international concert was at W. StarDreamz Entertainment
Group during his tour of USA and Canada with RDB and Annie. He recently
performed in London's
O2 Arena on 22nd April 2012 at the Flex FX Production's Dhamaka
[4] Bollywood Concert with
Naz Choudhury[5]
and his Bolly Flex team to promote love, peace & unity among India
and Pakistan becoming first Pakistani pop singer to perform on The O2
Arena stage.
Atif also mentioned in a press conference held in
Karachi that he will be working on an international project titled
The Dreamer Awakes, alongside members of American rock band
Guns N' Roses.
[citation needed]
There were rumors circulating online that his new album was titled
Shabnam.
This was denied by Atif. “Right now, my entire focus is on this project
(The Dreamer Awakes). I may be singing with Chris Martin or John Mayer…
we’re trying to bring a lot of people together.”
[6] He has been greatly influenced by the singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kishore Kumar and K.K.
Sarmad Ghafoor, a guitarist and producer for Qayaas contacted Atif
Aslam to collaborate with them for the Fifth Season of Coke Studio
(Pakistan). Atif Aslam in collaboration with Qayaas performed a revived
rendition of "Charkha Nolakha" by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The song
and that entire episode received positive reviews from critics not only
in Pakistan but also across the border in India.
Bollywood
Atif has sung frequently for
Bollywood films. His voice as a playback singer can be heard in Indian films such as "
Pehli Nazar Mein",
Race, "Tere Bin",
Bas Ek Pal, "Bakhuda Tumhi Ho" in
Kismat Konnection, "Tera Hone Laga Hoon" and "Tu Jaane Na" in
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, "Aa Bhi Ja Sanam", "O Mere Khuda", "Tere Liye" and "Kaun Hoon Main" in the film
Prince.
[7] He sang two songs "Piya O Re Piya" and "Tu Mohabbat Hai" in
Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya.
Hollywood
Atif has three songs featured in Hollywood movies as well.
[8]
Acting career
Atif made his acting debut in a Pakistani movie named
Bol, 2011. He also made a special appearance in the film
Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya's song
Tu Mohabbat Hai.
Discography
Filmography
Singles
| No. |
Song |
Co-singer |
| 1 |
Meri Hamjoliyan |
None |
| 2 |
Yunhi |
None |
| 3 |
Teriyan Yaadan |
None |
| 4 |
Ab Khud Kuch Karna Paray Ga |
Strings |
| 5 |
Haath Uthao (For Flood Victims) |
None |
| 6 |
Lambi Judai |
None |
| 7 |
Dosti |
None |
| 8 |
Aas Paas |
Hadiqa Kiani |
| 9 |
Ankhiyan Noo Rayen De |
None |
| 10 |
Juro Gey to Jano Gey |
None |
Bollywood/Lollywood songs
Coke Studio
In 2009, Atif Aslam sang five songs for Pakistani music show called
Coke Studio.
| Year |
Episode |
Song name |
Co-singer |
| 2009 |
1 |
Jal Pari |
None |
| 2 |
Kinara |
Riaz Ali Khan |
| 3 |
Wasta E Pyaar Da |
None |
| 4 |
Main Ni |
| 5 |
Humein Kya Hua |
| Year |
Episode |
Song name |
Co-singer |
| 2012 |
1 |
Charakha no Lakha |
None |
Awards
References
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