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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

Main article: Atif Aslam discography

Filmography

Bol - Mustafa, 2011
Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya - Special Appearance in song Tu Mohabbat Hai

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

Year	Song	Film	Film industry	Co-singer
2005	Woh Lamhe	Zeher	Bollywood
	Woh Lamhe (Remix)	Zeher
	Aadat	Kalyug
	Aadat (Remix)	Kalyug
2006	Tere Bin	Bas Ek Pal
2008	Pehli Nazar Mein	Race
	Bakhuda Tumhi Ho	Kismat Konnection		Alka Yagnik
	Bakhuda Tumhi Ho (Remix)	Kismat Konnection		Alka Yagnik
2009	Tera Hone Laga Hoon	Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani		Alisha Chinoy
	Tera Hone Laga Hoon (Remix)			Alisha Chinoy
	Tu Jaane Na
	Tu Jaane Na (Remix)
2010	O Mere Khuda	Prince		Garima Jhingoon
	Tere Liye			Shreya Ghoshal
	Tere Liye (Remix)			Shreya Ghoshal
	Kaun Hoon Main
	Aa Bhi Ja Sanam
	Prince Theme (Mega Mix)			Shreya Ghoshal, Alisha Chinoy, Garima Jhingoon, Monali Thakur
	Rona Chaditta (Mahi Mahi)	Mel Karade Rabba
2011	Hona Tha Pyaar	Bol	Lollywood	Hadiqa Kiani
	Aaj Bol Do	Bol	Lollywood	Hadiqa Kiani
	Le Ja Tu Mujhe	F.A.L.T.U	Bollywood
2012	Piya O Re Piya	Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya		Shreya Ghoshal
2012	Tu Mohabbat Hai	Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya		Monali Thakur, Priya Panchal

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

Year	Group	Award	Result
2005	Indus Music Awards	Best Lyrics Aadat	Won
	Indus Music Awards	Best Song Aadat	Won
	Indus Music Awards	Best Composition Aadat	Won
	Sahara Sangeet Awards	Best Playback Singer	Won
	Sahara Sangeet Awards	Best Debut Singer	Won
2006	The Musik Awards	Most Wanted Male	Nominated
	Lux Style Awards	Best Album Doorie	Won
	Filmfare Awards	Best Playback Singer (Male) Woh Lamhe - Zeher	Nominated
2007	Lycra MTV Style Awards	Most Stylish Person in Music	Won
2007	Filmfare Awards	Best Playback Singer (Male) Tere Bin - Bas Ek Pal	Nominated
2008	Lux Style Awards	Most Well Dressed Celebrity - Police Dress	Won
	The Musik Awards	Most Wanted Male	Won
	Government of Pakistan	Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction)	Awarded
2009	International Indian Film Academy Awards	Best Playback Singer (Male) Pehli Nazar Mein - Race	Nominated
2009	Star Screen Awards	Best Playback Singer (Male) Pehli Nazar Main - Race	Nominated
2010	Filmfare Awards	Best Playback Singer – Tu Jaane Na

References

^ "Music knows no boundaries: Atif Aslam". hindustantimes.com. February 12, 2010. Retrieved 23 september 2011.
^ "So you think you can act?". tribune.com.pk. May 17, 2010. Retrieved 23 september 2011.
^ "Dhamaka Bollywood Concert". Retrieved 10 March 2012.
^ "Atif Aslam Dhamaka London concert". Retrieved 07 May 2012.
^ "Atif Aslam Rocked the O2!". Retrieved 08 May 2012.
^ Imtiaz, Saba. "I may sing with Chris Martin or John Mayer: Atif Aslam – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
^ "Rumours add to your life: Atif". timesofindia. August 21, 2010. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
^ "Official website of Atif Aslam". Retrieved 2010-11-04.

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After waiting many long years, it comes as a pleasant news to millions of fans that finally the man with a voice to die for, Atif Aslam, is all set to make his debut to Indian television. Atif will be seen on Sahara One’s upcoming singing reality show Sur-Kshetra. As Atif prepares to make his television entry, we enquired about his fellow country mate, Veena Malik who has already found her calling in India
So, this is what Atif had to say, “I really have no idea about her success here and I have never met her personally. Long back, she had sent me a friend request on Facebook, but I did not add her. In fact I deleted my account after ten days itself because there were a lot of people who were intruding into my personal space.”
Well, all we can say is that, since the Swayamwar is about to launch, Atif would know Veena a lot more well.
Atif will battle against Himesh Reshammiya in Sahara One’s upcoming singing reality show with their respective teams from India and Pakistan. The auditions are on, for the entries and the show will hit screens early next year.