Atif AslamDate of Birth:
March 12, 1983Zodiac Sign:
PiscesPlace of Birth:
Lahore, PakistanSex:
MaleHair Color:
BlackEye Color:
BrownNationality:
PakistaniReligion:
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 Race, Tere Bin in Bas Ek Pal, Bakhuda Tumhi Ho in Kismat Konnection, Tera 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.
HollywoodAtif's three songs featured in the Hollywood film Man Push Cart.[4] Aadat, Ehsaas 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 careerAtif 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 controversyAfter 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 Aadat, Woh Lamhein, Rangon 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.
DiscographyMain article: Atif Aslam discographyYear Album Note 2004 Jal Pari Songs used for Hollywood movie Man Push Cart and also for Bollywood 2006 Doorie First international album of Atif Aslam 2008 Meri Kahani Few songs from this album was leaked on websites by unknown user but removed with in 24 hours 2011 The Dreamer Awakes Featuring Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke[7]
FilmographyYear Film Character Name Film Industry Notes 2011 Bol Mustafa Lollywood Debut
SinglesNo. 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
Bollywood/Lollywood SongsYear Song Film Film Industry Co-Singer 2005 Woh Lamhe Zeher Bollywood None Woh Lamhein (DJ Suketu Mix) Zeher Bollywood None Aadat Kalyug Bollywood None Aadat: Remix Kalyug Bollywood None 2006 Tere Bin Bas Ek Pal Bollywood None 2008 Pehli Nazar Mein Race Bollywood None Bakhuda Tumhi Ho Kismat Konnection Bollywood Alka Yagnik Bakhuda Tumhi Ho - Remix Kismat Konnection Bollywood Alka Yagnik 2009 Tera Hone Laga Hoon Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Bollywood Alisha Chinoy Tera Hone Laga Hoon (Remix) Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Bollywood Alisha Chinoy Tu Jaane Na Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Bollywood None Tu Jaane Na (Remix) Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Bollywood None 2010 O Mere Khuda Prince Bollywood Garima Jhingoon Tere Liye Prince Bollywood Shreya Ghoshal Kaun Hoon Main Prince Bollywood None Aa Bhi Ja Sanam Prince Bollywood None Prince Theme (Mega Mix) Prince Bollywood Shreya Ghoshal, Alisha Chinoy, Garima Rona Chaditta (Mahi Mahi) Mel Karade Rabba Bollywood None 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 None
Jingles for advertisementYear Song Co-singer/band 2009 Allahu Akbar For Olpers Qawwali Dawud Wharnsby 2010 Jee Le For Warid Glow None 2011 Q Mobile Party Phone None
Coke StudioIn 2009, Atif Aslam sang five songs for Pakistani music show called Coke Studio.Year Episode Song Name Co-Singer 2009 1 Jal Pari None 2009 2 Kinara Riaz Ali Khan 2009 3 Wasta E Pyaar Da None 2009 4 Main Ni None 2009 5 Humein Kya Hua None
AwardsYear 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 Won 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 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 Star Screen Awards Best Playback Singer (Male) Pehli Nazar Main - Race Nominated 2010 Filmfare Awards Best Playback Singer – Tu Jaane Na Nominated IIFA Awards Best Playback Singer (Male) – Tu Jaane Na Nominated GIMA Awards Best Playback Singer (Male) – Tu Jaane Na Nominated
References- ^ Atif Aslam's Music Portal
- ^ Solo Atif Aslam
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Biography - Atif Aslam". Retrieved 2010-08-29.
- ^ "Official website of Atif Aslam". Retrieved 2010-11-04.
- ^ Atif Aslam casted in Pakistani Film “Bol” as a Doctor Retrieved 17-02-2010
- ^ "Atif Aslam Merge With Guns N’ Roses for "The Dreamer Awakes"". Retrieved August 2010.
- ^ Filmfare 2009 Nominations Retrieved March 5, 2010
- ^ "IIFA Awards 2010 Nominations announced". Retrieved 5 June 2010.
- ^ "Atif & RFAK nominated for best playback singer at GIMA". Retrieved 9 October 2010.