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Atif did he debut concert in [[New Jersey]] in Summer Beats 2008 that also featured [[Kailash Kher]], [[Richa Sharma]] & [[Amanat Ali]] with 40 musicians and dancers at [[Sun_National_Bank_Center|Sovereign Bank Arena]] NJ<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.koolmuzone.pk | title=Atif Aslam Concert New Jersey |url= http://www.koolmuzone.pk/2010/06/atif-aslam-live-in-new-york-usa-on-2nd-july-2010/ |accessdate=29 April 2011}}</ref>. After a sold out concert in New Jersey, Atif returned with his band and special guests to [[Queens College, City University of New York|Queens Colden Center, New York]] after 6 years with same promoters to perform on July 2nd 2010<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mtviggy.com/ | title=Atif Aslam Takes New York By Storm |url= http://www.mtviggy.com/reviews/atif-aslam-queens-colden-center-nyc/ |accessdate=29 April 2011}}</ref> with special attention to Sound, Light and the whole production to give the audience a memorable experience. |
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| ⚫ | Atif headlined in the Flex FX Dhamaka<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.flexfxproductions.com | title=Dhamaka Bollywood Concert |url= http://www.flexfxproductions.com/portfolio_dhamaka_concert.php |accessdate=10 March 2012}}</ref> 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 [[The O2 Arena (London)|O2 Arena]] on 22 April 2012 at the Flex FX Production's Dhamaka<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.flexfxproductions.com | title=Atif Aslam Dhamaka London concert |url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a380267/atif-aslam-the-o2-performance-was-really-exciting.html |accessdate=7 May 2012}}</ref> Bollywood Concert with [[Naz Choudhury]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.flexfxproductions.com | title=Atif Aslam Rocked the O2! |url= http://bollyspice.com/41574/atif-aslam-rocked-the-o2 |accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref> and his Bolly Flex team to promote love, peace & unity among India and Pakistan becoming the first Pakistani pop singer to perform on The O2 Arena stage. His debut concert in Bangkok took place in October 2012<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com | title=Atif Belts it out |url= http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Atif-belts-it-out-30190780.html |accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref> along side three other Thai-Indian bands. Aslam will also be performing in 10 Major cities of Pakistan during his Jazz Jazba Generation Tour <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk | title=Jazz Jazba Generation Tour begins in Lahore |url= http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012\09\29\story_29-9-2012_pg9_13 |accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref> 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. |
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Aslam also performed with [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] for the first time at [[Hershey Centre]], Mississauga<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mybindi.com | title=Atif Aslam and Sunidhi Chauhan in Concert |url= http://www.mybindi.com/articles/atif-aslam-and-sunidhi-chauhan-in-concert |accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref> followed by another show at [[Oracle Arena]], San Francisco, Oakland<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk | title=Atif Aslam, Sunidhi Chauhan team up to rock! |url= http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011\08\10\story_10-8-2011_pg9_7 |accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref> in July 2011 during their USA & CANADA tour. |
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| ⚫ | Atif headlined in the Flex FX Dhamaka<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.flexfxproductions.com | title=Dhamaka Bollywood Concert |url= http://www.flexfxproductions.com/portfolio_dhamaka_concert.php |accessdate=10 March 2012}}</ref> 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 [[The O2 Arena (London)|O2 Arena]] on 22 April 2012 at the Flex FX Production's Dhamaka<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.flexfxproductions.com | title=Atif Aslam Dhamaka London concert |url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a380267/atif-aslam-the-o2-performance-was-really-exciting.html |accessdate=7 May 2012}}</ref> Bollywood Concert with [[Naz Choudhury]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.flexfxproductions.com | title=Atif Aslam Rocked the O2! |url= http://bollyspice.com/41574/atif-aslam-rocked-the-o2 |accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref> and his Bolly Flex team to promote love, peace & unity among India and Pakistan becoming the first Pakistani pop singer to perform on The O2 Arena stage. His debut concert in Bangkok took place in October 2012<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com | title=Atif Belts it out |url= http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Atif-belts-it-out-30190780.html |accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref> along side three other Thai-Indian bands. Aslam will also be performing in 10 Major cities of Pakistan during his Jazz Jazba Generation Tour <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk | title=Jazz Jazba Generation Tour begins in Lahore |url= http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012\09\29\story_29-9-2012_pg9_13 |accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref> 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. |
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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 |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Labels | Fire, Tips |
| Website | www |
Atif Aslam (Template:Lang-ur; born in Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan as Mohammad Atif Aslam) is a Pakistani pop singer and film actor.Height = 5' 9¾" (1.77 m) [1] His debuted as an actor for the first time in the 2011 film Bol. He has generated numerous chart-topping songs,[2] and is known for his vocal belting technique.[3]. Atif is a recipient for the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian decorations.
Early life
Atif was born into a Muslim family in Lahore, Pakistan.Atif Aslam is a Pakistani musician. He was born in Wazirabad, Gujranwala, Punjab, pakistan and educated in Lahore and Rawalpindi.[4] He went to kindergarten at Kimberley Hall School, Lahore. 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. In 1991, he moved to Rawalpindi where he continued his studies in St Paul's School.[disambiguation needed] Aslam came back to Lahore in 1995 where he continued his studies in DPS[disambiguation needed], Lahore. Aslam started his FSC[disambiguation needed] in Fazaia Inter College, Lahore. Aslam has a Bachelor's degree from the UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL PUNJAB. Atif was passionate about cricket. He practised bowling at Shapes Club Lahore. In his school team he was the fast bowler. He has had no professional training in singing or acting And his friend Rajat Arora who lives in Amritsar and working in a Hotel support him too. Rajat Arora is now known as RJ Sunny in Amritsar.[5][6]
Music career
Solo career (2004 onwards)
Atif Aslam's soulful voice crossed the Pakistani border and reached India when Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt called Atif Aslam to seek his consent to put "Woh Lamhey" as a song in the soundrack of his new motion picture, Zeher.[7] After leaving the Pakistani pop band Jal, Atif, released his first solo album, Jal Pari, on 19 July 2004, under Sound Master and IC records. His work has gradually became popular in India. His second album, Doorie, was released on April 2007.
The song aadat was also played on such Pakistani radio stations as FM100 and FM105.[8]
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] CONTRAST WiTH JAL THE BAND:-----contrast with JAL :- 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 new Jal's (Goher Mumtaz, Farhan Saeed, Shazi) "Aadat". As both Jal's "Aadat", and Atif’s album, Jalpari, shared certain tracks (such as "Aadat", "Wo Lamhey", "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, meaning mermaid). As the copyright law in Pakistan is quite ambiguous (people can change the name of the content and use the content labelling it as their own property). The hype this feud gave to both Atif and the new Jal was extraordinary and split music fans with the fans of each side backing their respective favourite. On the other hand, a few years back a video on youtube was released by Pakmanzil.com with Atif Aslam giving a message to Goher Mumtaz to leave the differences behind and move on with his career and stop blaming each other fovoices.
There were rumors circulating online that his new album was titled Shabnam. This was denied by Aslam. “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.”[9] He has been greatly influenced by singers Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kishore Kumar and K.K.
Sarmad Ghafoor, a guitarist and producer for Qayaas contacted 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 Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The song and the episode received positive reviews from critics not only in Pakistan but also across the border in India. He also sang many songs for coke studio(Pakistan)like Dholna, Rabba Sacheya, Mai Nee, Kinara, Wasta E Pyar Da and Jalpari.
Currently Atif Aslam is leading as the team captain of the reality singing show "Sur Kshestra" supporting Pakistan Team. The show is held in Dubai and being broadcasted from Dubai as well.
Concerts & Tours
Atif did he 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[10]. 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 2nd 2010[11] with special attention to Sound, Light and the whole production to give the audience a memorable experience.
Aslam also performed with Sunidhi Chauhan for the first time at Hershey Centre, Mississauga[12] followed by another show at Oracle Arena, San Francisco, Oakland[13] in July 2011 during their USA & CANADA tour.
Atif headlined in the Flex FX Dhamaka[14] 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 22 April 2012 at the Flex FX Production's Dhamaka[15] Bollywood Concert with Naz Choudhury[16] and his Bolly Flex team to promote love, peace & unity among India and Pakistan becoming the first Pakistani pop singer to perform on The O2 Arena stage. His debut concert in Bangkok took place in October 2012[17] along side three other Thai-Indian bands. Aslam will also be performing in 10 Major cities of Pakistan during his Jazz Jazba Generation Tour [18] 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.
Hollywood
Atif has three songs featured in a Hollywood Movie, Man Push Cart which has won several international awards and was praised by critics.[19]
Acting career
Atif made his acting debut in the 2011 Pakistani movie Bol. 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 and Tu Mohabbat Hai.
Television
He is currently a judge on the show Sur Kshetra and the Pakistan Team is led by singer, actor Atif Aslam (aaDee).
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Jal Pari[20] |
| 2006 | Doorie[20] |
| 2007 | Meri Kahani[20] |
Bollywood 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 | - | ||
| 2010 | O Mere Khuda | Prince | Garima Jhingoon |
| Tere Liye | Shreya Ghoshal | ||
| Kaun Hoon Main | - | ||
| Aa Bhi Ja Sanam | |||
| Rona Chaditta (Mahi Mahi) | Mel Karade Rabba | ||
| 2011 | Le Ja Tu Mujhe | F.A.L.T.U | |
| 2012 | Main Waari Jaavan (Piya O Re Piya) | Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya | Shreya Ghoshal |
| Tu Mohabbat Hai | Monali Thakur, Priya Panchal |
Lollywood songs
| Year | Song | Film | Co-singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hona Tha Pyaar | Bol | Hadiqa Kiani, Faiza Mujahid |
| Kaho (Aaj Bol Do) | Hadiqa Kiani |
Pakistani Drama Soundtrack
| Year | Song | Drama Serial | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Aas Paas | Mere Paas Paas | Hadiqa Kiani |
Coke Studio
| Year | Song | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jal Pari (Reprise) | - |
| Wasta E Pyar Da | ||
| Mai Ni (Reprise) | ||
| Kinara (Reprise) | Ustad Riaz Ali Khan | |
| 2012 | Charkha Nolakha | Qayaas |
| Rabba Sacheya (Reprise) | - | |
| Dholna |
Filmography
- Bas Ek Pal - Special Appearance in song Tere Bin, 2006
- Race - Special Appearance in song Pehli Nazar Mein, 2008
- Prince - Special Appearance in song Kaun Hoon Main, 2009
- Bol - Mustafa, 2011
- Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya - Special Appearance in song Tu Mohabbat Hai and Piya O Re Piya , 2012
- Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story - Special Appearance in song Aa Bhi Ja Mere Meherbaan , 2012
Awards
| Year | Category | Song/Nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indus Music Awards | |||
| 2005 | Best Lyrics | Aadat | Won |
| Best Song | Aadat | Won | |
| Best Composition | Aadat | 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 |
| 2006 | Best Album | Doorie | Won |
| 2008 | Most Well Dressed Celebrity | Police Dress | Won |
| Best Album | Meri Kahani | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Song of the Year | Hona Tha Pyar - Bol | Nominated |
| Best Original Sound Track | Hona Tha Pyar - Bol | 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 jane Na - Ajab prem ki gajab 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 |
| Pakistan Media Award | |||
| 2012 | Best Film Actor | Bol | Pending |
| Best Playback Singer | Hona Tha Pyar - Bol | Pending | |
References
- ^ Aziz, Zahi. "Biography for Atif Aslam". Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "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.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Aziz, Zahi. "Biography for Atif Aslam". Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "About Atif Aslam". Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ "Biography". Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ Aziz, Zahi. "Biography for Atif Aslam". Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ Aziz, Zahi. "Biography for Atif Aslam". Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ Imtiaz, Saba. "I may sing with Chris Martin or John Mayer: Atif Aslam – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
- ^ "Atif Aslam Concert New Jersey". Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Atif Aslam Takes New York By Storm". Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Atif Aslam and Sunidhi Chauhan in Concert". Retrieved 14 October 2012.
- ^ "Atif Aslam, Sunidhi Chauhan team up to rock!". Retrieved 14 October 2012.
- ^ "Dhamaka Bollywood Concert". Retrieved 10 March 2012.
- ^ "Atif Aslam Dhamaka London concert". Retrieved 7 May 2012.
- ^ "Atif Aslam Rocked the O2!". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Atif Belts it out". Retrieved 14 October 2012.
- ^ "Jazz Jazba Generation Tour begins in Lahore". Retrieved 14 October 2012.
- ^ "Official website of Atif Aslam". Retrieved 2010-11-04.
- ^ a b c "Atif Aslam". Archived from the original on 18 July 2010. Retrieved July 2010.
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External links
- Official website
- www.facebook.com/AtifAslamOfficialFanPage
- www.twitter.com/itsaadee
- Atif Aslam at IMDb
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| Artists | |
- Articles with links needing disambiguation from August 2012
- 1983 births
- Living people
- Punjabi people
- Bollywood playback singers
- People from Wazirabad
- Pakistani and indian film singers
- Urdu and hindi language singers
- Punjabi-language singers
- Pakistani and indian pop singers
- Pakistani and indian film actors
- Pakistani and indian singers
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
- University of Central Punjab alumni
- Coke Studio (Pakistan) artists
- Hindi film actors