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Atif has three songs featured in a [[Hollywood]] Movie, [[Man Push Cart]] which has won several international awards and was praised by critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official website of Atif Aslam |url=http://www.aadeez.com/news/hollywood.asp |accessdate=2010-11-04}}</ref> |
Atif has three songs featured in a [[Hollywood]] Movie, [[Man Push Cart]] which has won several international awards and was praised by critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official website of Atif Aslam |url=http://www.aadeez.com/news/hollywood.asp |accessdate=2010-11-04}}</ref> His two more songs ‘Doorie‘ and ‘Maula‘ from his second album [[Doorie]] have been picked up for the soundtrack of the Hindi Version of a [[Mexican]] film [[La mujer de mi hermano]] directed by [[Ricardo de Montreuil]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Atif Aslam sings for Barbara Mori’s ‘Spanish Beauty’ |url=http://www.koolmuzone.pk/2010/11/atif-aslam-omer-nadeem-sings-for-barbara-mori%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98spanish-beauty%E2%80%99/ |accessdate=2011-29-04}}</ref> |
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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(s) | Vocals,Guitar |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Website | www |
Atif Aslam (Template:Lang-ur; born in Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan as Muhammad Atif Aslam) is a Pakistani pop singer and film actor. 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. He was also awarded with Brandlaureate International Brand Personality Award[3] in Malaysia for his contributions towards enhancement of the well being of society.
Early life
Atif was born in Wazirabad, of Gujranwala District, Punjab, in Pakistan and educated in Lahore & Rawalpindi.[4] Atif went to kindergarten at Kimberley Hall School, Lahore. In 1991 he moved to Rawalpindi where he continued his studies in St Paul's School. 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.
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.[5] 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[6] 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.[7] Same year in April, Atif was also seen at Anthony Nesty Sports Hall, Suriname in South America.[8]
Aslam also performed with Sunidhi Chauhan for the first time at Hershey Centre, Mississauga[9] followed by another show at Oracle Arena, San Francisco, Oakland[10] in July 2011 during their USA & Canada tour.
Atif headlined in the Flex FX Dhamaka[11] alongside Jay Sean at Royal Albert Hall. He recently performed in London's O2 Arena on 22 April 2012 at the Flex FX Production's Dhamaka[12] Bollywood Concert with Naz Choudhury[13] 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[14] along side three other Thai-Indian bands. Aslam will also be performing in 10 Major cities of Pakistan during his Jazz Jazba Generation Tour [15] 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.[16] His two more songs ‘Doorie‘ and ‘Maula‘ from his second album Doorie have been picked up for the soundtrack of the Hindi Version of a Mexican film La mujer de mi hermano directed by Ricardo de Montreuil in 2010.[17]
Acting career
Atif made his acting debut in the 2011 Pakistani movie Bol [18]. 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
Atif is currently appearing as a judge in a singing talent show called Sur Kshetra which was shot & being broadcasted from Dubai where Indian & Pakistani contestants are competing against each other. He is also scouting Pakistan team as their captain in the same show.[19]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain | The Reluctant Fundamentalist |
| Mori Araj Suno |
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 | ||
| 2013 | Aa Bhi Ja Mere Mehermaan | Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story |
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 Parega | Strings |
| 2011 | Wish You Were Here | Slash |
| We Will Rise Again | Lanny Cordola |
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 | |
| Humain Kya Hua | ||
| 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
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 |
| 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 Pyar - Bol | Nominated |
| Best Original Sound Track | Hona Tha Pyar - Bol | Nominated | |
| 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 | Pending |
| Best Playback Singer | Hona Tha Pyar - Bol | Pending | |
| 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.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "International Brand Personalities Awards Malaysia". http://www.thebrandlaureate.com. April 29, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
{{cite news}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Atif Aslam Biography". Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Atif Aslam Concert New Jersey". Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Atif Aslam Takes New York By Storm". Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Shreya Ghoshal Will Tour US Again!". Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Bollywood zanger Atif Aslam in Suriname". 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.
- ^ "Atif Aslam sings for Barbara Mori's 'Spanish Beauty'". Retrieved 2011-29-04.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Atif Aslam debut in Bol". Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ^ "Atif Aslam Captain – Team Pakistan". Retrieved 29 April 2011.
External links
- 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