About Atif Aslam Pakistani Pop Singer.
























  • Atif Aslam
    • Date of Birth:
      March 12, 1983
    • Zodiac Sign:
      Pisces
    • Place of Birth:
      Lahore, Pakistan
    • Sex:
      Male
    • Hair Color:
      Black
    • Eye Color:
      Brown
    • Nationality:
      Pakistani
    • Religion:
      Islam

    He studied at PAF College, Lahore where he completed his F.Sc (Pre-engineering) with the class of 2001. He has represented his college cricket team and represented his college in various other cities as well. He won his first singing competition on Independence Day celebrations in the college. He then went to the University of Central Punjab and completed his Bachelors in Computer Science.

    Music career

    Jal

    He used to sing at the college canteen when his friends urged him to participate in the singing competition on Independence Day celebrations at PAF College Lahore in 1998. He performed there and won the competition. Thereafter, he also won several other college competitions.
    He met Goher- a guitarist who became his future Jal band-mate, at his college. Together they practiced and started doing mini-concerts for their friends. Atif used to perform on the songs ofJunoon and Strings at these concerts. They started performing in their college, McDonalds, Uncle Bubba's Rabba Dabba and other restaurants. Thus began the original line up of Jal.
    Jal recorded their first song Aadat at Mekal Hassan's Studio. The song became popular on different musical websites in Pakistan and was also aired on major radio stations of Pakistan like City FM 89, FM 100, Mast FM 103, FM 105 etc. The video for this song was released on ARY Digital and The Musik and then it was played on almost all the channels.

    Solo career (2004 Onwards)

    After leaving Jal due to personal differences, Atif released his first solo album, Jal Pari on 19 July 2004, under Sound Master and IC records. Its promoters declared it to be the best-selling album of that year within just 5 months of its release.Besides his native country, he also became popular in India and his career took off to fame in both the countries. In the meantime he also cleared his Bachelors in Computer Science (Hons.) from the University of Central Punjab. His 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 performed in Royal Albert Hall. His first international concert was at W. StarDreamz Entertainment Group during his tour of USA and Canada with RDB and Annie.
    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. The song will be released in Summer 2011.
    Aslam has began work on his fourth album. There were rumors circulating online that it is titled Shabnam. This was rubbished off 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.

    Bollywood

    Atif has also sung many songs for Bollywood films, like Pehli Nazar Mein in RaceTere Bin in Bas Ek PalBakhuda Tumhi Ho in Kismat KonnectionTera Hone Laga Hoon and Tu Jaane Na in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Tere Liye in the film Prince. All of which have been very well-received by the Indian and Pakistani audiences.
    He also performed background vocals for scenes in Prince. His latest Indian song was Le Ja Tu Mujhe from movie F.A.L.T.U.


    Hollywood

    Atif's three songs featured in the Hollywood film Man Push Cart.[4] AadatEhsaas and Yakeen are the three tracks. These songs are taken from his debut album Jal Pari. Atif is the 3rd Pakistani singer after Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Strings to be featured in any Hollywood movie.[5]


    Acting career

    Atif made his acting debut in the second film of well acclaimed Pakistani director Shoaib Mansoor. The film titled Bol was released in June 2011. The film also stars Pakistani TV anchor Mahira Khan. Atif plays a supporting role of a doctor in the film.[6]


    Controversies


    Jal controversy

    After the release of the song Aadat by Jal, there were disputes within the band about Atif's brother being the band's manager. At this point Atif broke off from the band to do his own solo album. His solo album was released a few weeks before the release of the Jal's album Aadat. As both the albums shared certain tracks such as AadatWoh LamheinRangon Mein and Dil Harey, an unofficial war over rights began between both the groups. Goher Mumtaz sued Atif Aslam for using the name Jal in his album title cunningly Jal Pari.


    Discography

    YearAlbumNote
    2004Jal PariSongs used for Hollywood movie Man Push Cart and also for Bollywood
    2006DoorieFirst international album of Atif Aslam
    2008Meri KahaniFew songs from this album was leaked on websites by unknown user but removed with in 24 hours
    2011The Dreamer AwakesFeaturing Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke[7]


    Filmography

    YearFilmCharacter NameFilm IndustryNotes
    2011BolMustafaLollywoodDebut


    Singles

    No.SongCo-Singer
    1Meri HamjoliyanNone
    2YunhiNone
    3Teriyan YaadanNone
    4Ab Khud Kuch Karna Paray GaStrings
    5Haath Uthao (For Flood Victims)None
    6Lambi JudaiNone
    7DostiNone
    8Aas PaasHadiqa Kiani


    Bollywood/Lollywood Songs

    YearSongFilmFilm IndustryCo-Singer
    2005Woh LamheZeherBollywoodNone
    Woh Lamhein (DJ Suketu Mix)ZeherBollywoodNone
    AadatKalyugBollywoodNone
    Aadat: RemixKalyugBollywoodNone
    2006Tere BinBas Ek PalBollywoodNone
    2008Pehli Nazar MeinRaceBollywoodNone
    Bakhuda Tumhi HoKismat KonnectionBollywoodAlka Yagnik
    Bakhuda Tumhi Ho - RemixKismat KonnectionBollywoodAlka Yagnik
    2009Tera Hone Laga HoonAjab Prem Ki Ghazab KahaniBollywoodAlisha Chinoy
    Tera Hone Laga Hoon (Remix)Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab KahaniBollywoodAlisha Chinoy
    Tu Jaane NaAjab Prem Ki Ghazab KahaniBollywoodNone
    Tu Jaane Na (Remix)Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab KahaniBollywoodNone
    2010O Mere KhudaPrinceBollywoodGarima Jhingoon
    Tere LiyePrinceBollywoodShreya Ghoshal
    Kaun Hoon MainPrinceBollywoodNone
    Aa Bhi Ja SanamPrinceBollywoodNone
    Prince Theme (Mega Mix)PrinceBollywoodShreya Ghoshal, Alisha Chinoy, Garima
    Rona Chaditta (Mahi Mahi)Mel Karade RabbaBollywoodNone
    2011Hona Tha PyaarBolLollywoodHadiqa Kiani
    Aaj Bol DoBolLollywoodHadiqa Kiani
    Le Ja Tu MujheF.A.L.T.UBollywoodNone


    Jingles for advertisement

    YearSongCo-singer/band
    2009Allahu Akbar For Olpers QawwaliDawud Wharnsby
    2010Jee Le For Warid GlowNone
    2011Q Mobile Party PhoneNone


    Coke Studio

    In 2009, Atif Aslam sang five songs for Pakistani music show called Coke Studio.
    YearEpisodeSong NameCo-Singer
    20091Jal PariNone
    20092KinaraRiaz Ali Khan
    20093Wasta E Pyaar DaNone
    20094Main NiNone
    20095Humein Kya HuaNone


    Awards

    YearGroupAwardResult
    2005Indus Music AwardsBest Lyrics AadatWon
    Indus Music AwardsBest Song AadatWon
    Indus Music AwardsBest Composition AadatWon
    Sahara Sangeet AwardsBest Playback SingerWon
    Sahara Sangeet AwardsBest Debut SingerWon
    2006The Musik AwardsMost Wanted MaleWon
    Lux Style AwardsBest Album DoorieWon
    Filmfare AwardsBest Playback Singer (Male) Woh Lamhe - ZeherNominated
    2007Lycra MTV Style AwardsMost Stylish Person in MusicWon
    Filmfare AwardsBest Playback Singer (Male) Tere Bin - Bas Ek PalNominated
    2008Lux Style AwardsMost Well Dressed Celebrity - Police DressWon
    The Musik AwardsMost Wanted MaleWon
    Government of PakistanTamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction)Awarded
    2009International Indian Film Academy AwardsBest Playback Singer (Male) Pehli Nazar Mein - RaceNominated
    Star Screen AwardsBest Playback Singer (Male) Pehli Nazar Main - RaceNominated
    2010Filmfare AwardsBest Playback Singer – Tu Jaane Na Nominated
    IIFA AwardsBest Playback Singer (Male) – Tu Jaane NaNominated
    GIMA AwardsBest Playback Singer (Male) – Tu Jaane NaNominated


    References

    1. ^ Atif Aslam's Music Portal
    2. ^ Solo Atif Aslam
    3. ^ [1]
    4. ^ "Biography - Atif Aslam". Retrieved 2010-08-29.
    5. ^ "Official website of Atif Aslam". Retrieved 2010-11-04.
    6. ^ Atif Aslam casted in Pakistani Film “Bol” as a Doctor Retrieved 17-02-2010
    7. ^ "Atif Aslam Merge With Guns N’ Roses for "The Dreamer Awakes"". Retrieved August 2010.
    8. ^ Filmfare 2009 Nominations Retrieved March 5, 2010
    9. ^ "IIFA Awards 2010 Nominations announced". Retrieved 5 June 2010.
    10. ^ "Atif & RFAK nominated for best playback singer at GIMA". Retrieved 9 October 2010.