Atif Aslam
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Aatif, Aadee, Prince |
| Born | 12 March 1983 Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Origin | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actor, Guitarist, Song writer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals,Guitar |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Website | www |
Atif Aslam (Urdu: عاطف اسلم; born in Wazirabad, Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan as Muhammad Atif Aslam) is a Pakistani pop singer and film actor, and makes cameo appearances in Bollywood (Indian) films. His debut as an actor was in the 2011 film Pakistani movie Bol. He has generated numerous chart-topping songs,[1] and is known for his vocal belting technique.[2] Atif is a recipient for the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian decorations.
Early life
Atif was born into a Muslim, Arain family in Wazirabad, of Gujranwala District, Punjab, in Pakistan and educated in Larkana & Rawalpindi.[3] Atif went to kindergarten at Kimberley Hall School, Larkana. In 1991 he moved to Rawalpindi where he continued his studies in St Paul's Cambridge School,Satellite Town Rawalpindi. Atif came back to Lahore in 1995 where he continued his studies in Divisional Public School, Lahore. He started his FSC in PAF Inter College Lahore. Atif is also a holder of a Bachelor's degree.[4][5][6][7]
Debut
On 17 July 2004 the first album titled Jal Pari.[8] of Atif Aslam was released. On the outset, the album stood on the success of “Aadat” but as the weeks progressed; it was made clear to everyone that Atif wasn’t merely a one hit wonder.[9] The album featured various smash hit tracks such as “Bheegi Yaadein”, “Ehsaas”, “Mahi Ve”, “Ankhon Sey” along with the title track “Jalpari”. Atif came up with his own sound. His unique vocal capabilities and powerful renditions elevated him to stardom within weeks. The album had become the youth anthem of Pakistan.
Atif never came from a family of musicians nor was he musically trained, but he used all these factors to his advantage. All he had was raw talent and the passion to be a musician. He was courageous enough to sing in his own style without giving an ear to his detractors. Many believe that the courage and passion he displayed in his first album became the foundation of his success. As Atif rode on the success of Jal Pari, he developed rapidly as an exiting concert artist and soon also proved that he was an electrifying performer through his concerts, which grew in demand across the subcontinent.
People were amazed to experience the kind of voice quality Atif was able to deliver in a live performance. His energy on stage, his charisma, his ability to work the crowd and his vocals made him the most sought after live performer in Pakistan and numerous countries across Asia. The artist started performing to sellout crowds on a regular basis. The energy level never reduced but the crowd kept on increasing. He has always admired Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Abida Parveen.[10]
Concerts & Tours
His first stage performance was in a fancy dress show at his school where he performed as Imran Khan, the former captain of Pakistan national cricket team. Atif's collaborative performances include his tour of USA and Canada with RDB and Annie. Atif did his debut concert in New Jersey in Summer Beats 2008 that also featured Kailash Kher, Richa Sharma & Amanat Ali with 40 musicians and dancers at Sovereign Bank Arena NJ.[11] After a sold out concert in New Jersey, Atif returned with his band and special guests to Queens Colden Center, New York after 6 years with same promoters to perform on July 2, 2010[12] with special attention to Sound, Light and the whole production to give the audience a memorable experience.
North America saw Aslam & Shreya Ghoshal on their March, 2010 Tour of 10 shows in USA and Canada which got a huge success & inspired the organizers to conduct shows again in six more cities.[13] Same year in April, Atif was also seen at Anthony Nesty Sports Hall, Suriname in South America.[14]
Aslam also performed with Sunidhi Chauhan for the first time at Hershey Centre, Mississauga[15] followed by another show at Oracle Arena, San Francisco, Oakland[16] in July 2011 during their USA & Canada tour.
Atif headlined [17] alongside Jay Sean at Royal Albert Hall. He recently performed in London's O2 Arena on 22 April 2012 [18] in a Bollywood Concert [19] to promote love, peace & unity among India and Pakistan becoming the first Pakistani pop singer to perform on The O2 Arena stage, followed up by shows in Manchester[20] & Glasgow.[21] His debut concert in Bangkok took place in October 2012[22] alongside three other Thai-Indian bands. Aslam will also be performing in 10 Major cities of Pakistan during his Jazz Jazba Generation Tour [23] where an exclusive backstage footage of Atif Aslam's experience during the tour, his interactions with his fans and intimate look at the man behind the superstar will be filmed for the very first time.
Atif in 2012 was named among top performers of Dubai alongside Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Il Divo, Gotye, Evanescence & Swedish House Mafia.[24] With 25,000[25] crowd his concert in Nepal was also a great success [26] where collective voice for his name made a song in the air. Atif also shared stage with Shalmali Kholgade in Dubai at Domeland.[27] His debut concert in Birmingham took place [28] during his 2013 UK tour after which he performed for the second time at London's O2 Arena but this time alongside Shaan, Malaika Arora Khan & Bipasha Basu.[29]
Hollywood
Atif has three songs featured in a Hollywood Movie, Man Push Cart which has won several international awards and was praised by critics. He than sung 2 songs in Mira Nairs film The Reluctant Fundamentalist.[30] His two more songs ‘Doorie‘ and ‘Maula‘ from his second album Doorie have been picked up in 2010 for the soundtrack of the Hindi Version of a Mexican film La mujer de mi hermano directed by Ricardo de Montreuil.[31]
Acting career
Atif made his acting debut in the 2011 Pakistani movie Bol which was a huge success.[32] He also made a special appearance in film songs such as Tere Bin, Pehli Nazar Mein and Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya's song's Piya O Re Piya, Tu Mohabbat Hai, Be-Intehan (Race 2) & Dil Na Jaane Kyun from Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story
Television
Atif also appeared as a captain of Team Pakistan in a singing talent show called Sur Kshetra which was shot & broadcasted from Dubai where Indian & Pakistani contestants were competing against each other.[33]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title |
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| 2004 | Jal Pari |
| 2006 | Doorie |
| 2007 | Meri Kahani |
Promotional singles
| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Jee Lay Zindagi |
| 2012 | Juro Gey to Jano Gey |
Hollywood songs
| Year | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Aadat | Man Push Cart |
| Ehsaas | ||
| Yakeen | ||
| 2013 | Mori Araj Suno | The Reluctant Fundamentalist |
| Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain |
Bollywood and Indian film songs
| Year | Song | Film | Co-singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Woh Lamhe | Zeher | |
| Aadat | Kalyug | ||
| 2006 | Tere Bin | Bas Ek Pal | |
| 2008 | Pehli Nazar Mein | Race | |
| Bakhuda Tumhi Ho | Kismat Konnection | Alka Yagnik | |
| 2009 | Tera Hone Laga Hoon | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Alisha Chinoy |
| Tu Jaane Naa | |||
| Tera Hone Laga Hoon (Remix) | |||
| Tu Jaane Na (Remix) | |||
| 2010 | O Mere Khuda | Prince | Garima Jhingoon |
| Tere Liye | Shreya Ghoshal | ||
| Kaun Hoon Main | |||
| Aa Bhi Ja Sanam | |||
| Rona Chaditta (Mahi Mahi) (Punjabi language) | Mel Karade Rabba (Punjabi film) | ||
| 2011 | Le Ja Tu Mujhe | F.A.L.T.U | |
| 2012 | Piya O Re Piya | Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya | Shreya Ghoshal |
| Piya O Re Piya (Sad Version) | Priya Panchal | ||
| Tu Mohabbat Hai | Monali Thakur, Priya Panchal | ||
| 2013 | Aa Bhi Ja Mere Mehermaan | Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story | |
| Hai Na | Priya Panchal | ||
| Dil Najaane Kyun | Anushka Manchanda | ||
| Be Intehan | Race 2 | Sunidhi Chauhan | |
| Allah Duhai Hai | Vishal Dadlani & Anushka Manchanda | ||
| Jeene Laga Hoon | Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya | Shreya Ghoshal | |
| Bairiyaa | |||
| Rang Jo Lagyo |
Lollywood songs
| Year | Song | Film | Co-singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hona Tha Pyaar | Bol | Hadiqa Kiani |
| Kaho (Aaj Bol Do) | Hadiqa Kiani |
Collaborative songs
| Year | Song | Co-singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Lumbi Judaai | Reshma |
| 2010 | Ab Khud Kuch Karna Paray Ga | Strings |
| 2011 | Wish You Were Here | Slash |
| We Will Rise Again | Lanny Cordola | |
| 2013 | Zameen Jaagti Hai | Shiraz Uppal |
Pakistani Drama Soundtrack
| Year | Song | Drama Serial | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Aas Paas | Mere Paas Paas | Hadiqa Kiani |
Coke Studio Pakistan
| Year | Song | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jal Pari (Reprise) | |
| Wasta E Pyar Da | ||
| Mai Ni (Reprise) | ||
| Kinara (Reprise) | Ustad Riaz Ali Khan | |
| Humain Kya Hua | ||
| 2012 | Charkha Nolakha | Qayaas |
| Rabba Sacheya (Reprise) | ||
| Dholna |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bas Ek Pal | Himself | Hindi | Special appearance in song Tere Bin |
| 2008 | Race | Himself | Hindi | Special appearance in song Pehli Nazar |
| 2010 | Prince | Himself | Hindi | Special appearance in song Kon Hoon Main |
| 2011 | Bol | Mustafa | Urdu | Film debut as an actor |
| 2012 | Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya | Himself | Hindi | Special appearance in song Piya O Re Piya |
| Himself | Hindi | Special appearance in song Tu Mohabbat Hai | ||
| 2013 | Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story | Himself | Hindi | Special appearance in song Dil Na Jaane Kyun |
| Race 2 | Himself | Hindi | Special appearance in song Be Intehaan | |
| Ramaiya Vastavaiya | Himself | Hindi | Special appearance in song Jeene Laga Hoon |
Awards
| Year | Category | Song/Nomination | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indus Music Awards | ||||
| 2005 | Best Lyrics | Aadat combined awards with Jal | Won | |
| Best Song | Won | |||
| Best Composition | Won | |||
| Sahara Sangeet Awards | ||||
| 2005 | Best Playback Singer | Won | ||
| Best Debut Singer | Won | |||
| The Musik Awards | ||||
| 2006 | Most Wanted Male | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | Most Wanted Male | Won | ||
| Lux Style Awards | ||||
| 2005 | Best Album | Jal Pari | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Best Album | Doorie | Won | |
| 2008 | Most Well Dressed Celebrity | Police Dress | Won | |
| Best Album | Meri Kahani | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Song of the Year | Hona Tha Pyaar - Bol | Nominated | |
| Best Original Sound Track | Hona Tha Pyaar - Bol | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Music Icon of the year | Won | ||
| MTV Brrr Music Awards | ||||
| 2009 | Best Rock Song | Hungami Halaat | Nominated | |
| Best Singer (Male) | Nominated | |||
| Government of Pakistan | ||||
| 2008 | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) | Won | ||
| Filmfare Awards | ||||
| 2006 | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Woh Lamhe - Zeher | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Tere Bin - Bas Ek Pal | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Tu Jaane Na - Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Nominated | |
| Lycra MTV Style Awards | ||||
| 2007 | Most Stylish Person (Music) | Won | ||
| International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) | ||||
| 2006 | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Woh Lamhe - Zeher | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Pehli Nazar Mein - Race | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Tu Jaane Na - Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Nominated | |
| Star Screen Awards | ||||
| 2009 | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Pehli Nazar Main - Race | Nominated | |
| Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA) | ||||
| 2010 | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Tu Jaane Na - Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Nominated | |
| MTV IGGY | ||||
| 2011 | Best New Band In The World | Nominated | ||
| Pakistan Media Awards | ||||
| 2010 | Best Singer (Male) | Won | ||
| 2011 | Best Singer (Male) | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Best Film Actor | Mustafa - Bol | Nominated | |
| Best Playback Singer | Hona Tha Pyaar - Bol | Nominated | ||
| BrandLaureate Brand Personality Awards | ||||
| 2012 | Brand Personality | Won | ||
References
- ^ "Music knows no boundaries: Atif Aslam". hindustantimes.com. February 12, 2010. Retrieved 23 september 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "So you think you can act?". tribune.com.pk. May 17, 2010. Retrieved 23 september 2011.
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