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Ali Zafar songs
Ali Zafar is a Pakistani pop and rock singer-songwriter. He has released three studio albums and has composed three soundtrack albums. He debuted as a singer with song "Channo" in 2003, and sang his first movie song "Jugnuon Se Bhar De Aanchal" in the same year. He has sung for Hindi cinema from 2010 to 2016. His discography also includes songs for Pakistani films and dramas . He also has recorded many singles, covers, poetries, and has sung for TV commercials and brands, notably Coke Studio , ISPR , and Pakistan Super League .
In September 2015, Zafar established a studio in his new house and named it Lightingale Studios.[ 1] In February 2020, he launched Lightingale Records, a music label with an intention to mentor and highlight the talents of new artists.[ 2]
Extended play
Year
Title
Genre
Label
Tracks
2023
#IDontWannaTalk
Lightingale
"Akhiyaan"[ 9]
"Raat Din" with Danny Zee[ 10]
"Raati Chann" with Buggs & Ozzy[ 11]
"Chal Dil Mere" (Lo-Fi Mix)[ a] [ 12]
"Chori Chori"
TBA
To The Moon †
Hip Hop
Lightingale, FM
"Sushi // Woofer Paar De" with Danny Zee ft. Mykko Montana[ 13]
Year
Title
Notes
2007
"Those For Truth"
Composed by Fuzz
2008
"Where do we go from Here?"
Recited in Dawn News show TalkBack with Wajahat Saeed Khan
2017
"Aks"
Recited in Dunya News show Mahaaz with Wajahat Saeed Khan
"Kuch to Ghalat ho Raha Hai"
2018
"Aurat"
Recited in Miss Veet 2017 Grand Finale[ 55]
"Khayaal"
2019
"Haqeeqatein"
"Hamd-o-Naat"
Dua composed by Hassan Badshah; video directed by Adnan Tariq
"Imagine "
Re-written by Zafar to reflect the context of social media; originally by John Lennon
"Happy New Year"
2020
"Ko Ko Corona"
Rendition of Ahmed Rushdi 's "Ko Ko Korina "; re-written by Zafar in view of COVID-19 pandemic
"Sukoon"
"Tum Ghalat, Mein Sahi"
"What happened while I was gone"
Twitter voice note
2023
"Ho Tum"
Women's day
Covers and tributes [ edit ]
Year
Song
Notes
2007
"Aaja Sajna"
Hunterz ft. Zafar and Hadiqa Kiani
2012
"Tere Lai"
2014
"Chal Buleya"
At Pakistan Idol S1E35 ; reprise from Total Siyapaa
"Dhichkyaaon Doom Doom"
Box office reprise, in 1st Star Box Office Awards
2016
"Mein Aur Tum"
ft. in Junoon 's Door
2017
"Julie"
Live & Raw; by Patari.pk [ 71]
2018
"Teefa-Julie-Rockstar"
Medley at 2018 PSL opening ceremony
2019
"Sajna Door"
Live acoustic (solo); from soundtrack Teefa in Trouble
2021
"Ve Mahiya"
ft. Aima Baig; written by Hassan Badshah, music video by Adnan Qazi
"Bhaee Hazir Hai" †
Rap anthem, to be shot with top 3 fans after the rap competition[ 72]
"Khushboo"
2023
"BCP Mustang"
For Beaconhouse College Programme
2024
"Yaar Di Akh"
Written by Hassan Badshah; video Zafar at Sydney's beach and Aneesa Sheikh at Los Angeles' beach[ 73]
"Fade"
Zafar's wife made her first appearance[ 74]
Year
Song
Notes
2005–2007
"Telenor Tawkshawk"
Several songs for Telenor ; ft. Zafar with several artists
2009
"Tarang Hi Tarang Hai"
Tarang Tea whitener; ft. Reema Khan
2011
"Jazz Ke Saath"
Sang in 7 genres for Jazz
2012
"Facebook Pe Chalta Hai"
Mobilink Facebook; ft. Feroze Khan
"Youn Chalay Ke Ballay Ballay"
Mobilink Internet; ft. Nargis Fakhri
2013
"Har Dil, Har Din"
Mobilink tune and narration
"Dil Maange Duniya Abhi"
Pepsi Pakistan song; co-singer Ali Azmat
2014
"Youn Uray Ke Ballay Ballay"
Mobilink 3G Internet; ft. Nargis Fakhri
"Lipta Dance"
Lipton song
2015
"Barhna Hai Agay"
JS Bank song
2016
"Sprite Se Bharkao"
Sprite ; ft. Sidharth Malhotra [ 75]
2017
"Sip Positive"
Nestlé Fruta Vitals; ft. Hania Aamir
2018
"Mario's Pasta"
Mario's Pasta[ 76]
"Life Needs Flavor"
Lay's Pakistan[ 77]
"Choti Choti Khushiyaan"
Royal Fans; ft. Maya Ali
"Good Goodies"
Good Goodies cupcake
2021
"Jeeto Dilon Ko"
Cookania
2022
"Let's Get Digital"
Zong [ 78]
"20 Years of Celebration"
Bisconni Cocomo[ 79]
2024
"Chaltay Jana Hai"
Innovative Digestive Biscuits[ 80]
Key
†
Denotes song or film that has not been released yet
^ "Ali Zafar gifts dream house to his wife" . The Express Tribune . 9 September 2015. Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2017 .
^ Maliha Rehman (1 March 2020). "Spotlight: The Path Less Trodden" . Dawn . Retrieved 4 October 2023 .
^ Independent Urdu (22 December 2019). "نوجوان ٹیلنٹ خصوصاً خواتین فنکاروں کی مدد کرنا چاہتا ہوں " . Retrieved 20 March 2020 – via YouTube.
^ Ahmed Sarym (31 August 2017). "In case of criticism, Danyal will have to prove himself on his own: Ali Zafar on brother Danyal" . The Express Tribune . Retrieved 1 September 2017 .
^ "Ali Zafar releases first single "Maula" from album Husn " . 24 News HD . 2 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022 .
^ "علی ظفر کا بڑی عید پر مداحوں کیلئے خوبصورت تحفہ " . Jang (in Urdu). 29 June 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar's 'Main Nahi Hoon' is a transcendent fusion of Pakistani, Turkish musical influences" . The Express Tribune . 6 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023 .
^ "Listen: 'Husn' is proof Ali Zafar is pro at channeling pain into love and vice versa" . The Express Tribune . 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023 .
^ "علی ظفر کا نیا گانا اکھیاں یوٹیوب پر ریلیز " (in Urdu). 24 News. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar and Danyal Zafar drop 'Raat Din', a love song in an alternate reality" . The Express Tribune . 17 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar plays Villain in his latest song "Raati Chann" " . Daily Times . 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023 .
^ "Nostalgic: Ali Zafar drops lo-fi version of 'Chal Dil Mere' to celebrate 20 years of his music" . The Express Tribune . 22 May 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023 .
^ Tomás Mier (22 September 2023). "Pakistani Stars Ali Zafar and Danny Zee Join Mykko Montana for Punjabi-Trap Collab" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved 4 October 2023 .
^ Nozair Hanif Mirza (13 February 2018). "Faiz Ahmed Faiz remembered on 107th birth anniversary" . Daily Pakistan . Retrieved 10 March 2023 .
^ Wajiha (7 March 2023). "Ali Zafar's latest track from 'Huey Tum Ajnabi' is melodious and touching" . Miss Dramatic . Retrieved 10 March 2023 .
^ Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (18 June 2023). "Spotlight: Flora, Fauna and Flights of Fancy" . Dawn . Retrieved 1 July 2023 .
^ YRF (6 January 2012). "Deleted Scenes – Part 5 – Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ "Pak actor Ali Zafar's part in 'Dear Zindagi' will not see the light of day" . Deccan Chronicle . 18 October 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2016 .
^ Subhash K. Jha (7 December 2016). "REVEALED: Reason why Arijit Singh agreed to dub Ali Zafar's songs" . Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 7 December 2016 .
^ Roshmila Bhattacharya (1 October 2010). "Ali Zafar's song in Wall Street 2" . Hindustan Times . Retrieved 27 October 2024 .
^ "Ali Zafar gives his seal of approval to Bollywood's rendition of 'Jhoom' " . The Express Tribune . 16 January 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024 .
^ ISPR Official (18 January 2018). "Hanstay Hanstay Youn hi Hum Chalen – Ali Zafar – Defence and Martyrs Day 2015 (ISPR Official Video)" . Retrieved 22 March 2019 – via YouTube.
^ Rahul Aijaz (5 September 2016). "Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar's first-ever collaboration is a tribute to martyrs" . The Express Tribune . Retrieved 8 September 2016 .
^ Center for Communication Programs Pakistan (25 December 2016). "Hum Roshan to Kal Roshan" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ ISPR Official (8 September 2017). "Watan ki jeet – Ali Zafar – Defence and Martyrs Day 2017 (ISPR Official Video)" . Retrieved 22 March 2019 – via YouTube.
^ "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai Tum Ho Pasban Is Ke" . PoemsUrdu.com . 31 July 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2020 .
^ a b ARY News (14 August 2021). "Youm-e-Azadi Special Show - Ali Zafar - Iqrar ul Hassan" . Retrieved 10 February 2021 – via YouTube.
^ ISPR Official (13 March 2021). "Aik Qaum, Aik Manzil - Pakistan Day Song - 23 March 2021" . Retrieved 9 April 2021 – via YouTube.
^ Pakistan Air Force (5 September 2021). "Mein Ura - Defence Day 2021 - PAF Song - Official Song - Ali Zafar" . Retrieved 7 September 2021 – via YouTube.
^ "Pakistan: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation reveals new anthem" . Khaleej Times . 19 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022 .
^ Saman Siddiqui (19 March 2022). "Ali Zafar releases rendition of iconic 'Hum Mustafavi Hain' " . Oye Yeah! . Retrieved 19 March 2022 .
^ Rohail Hyatt (5 December 2010). "Rangeen, Ali Zafar, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 1" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Rohail Hyatt (5 December 2010). "Janay Na Koi, Ali Zafar, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 1" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Rohail Hyatt (5 December 2010). "Channo, Ali Zafar, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 1" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Rohail Hyatt (5 December 2010). "Chal Dil Meray, Ali Zafar, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 1" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Rohail Hyatt (5 December 2010). "Allah Hu, Ali Zafar & Saaein Tufail, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 1" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Rohail Hyatt (28 June 2009). "Dastaan-e-ishq, Ali Zafar" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Rohail Hyatt (11 July 2009). "Yar Daddi, Ali Zafar" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Rohail Hyatt (7 August 2009). "Nahi Ray Nahi, Ali Zafar, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 2" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Coke Studio (4 August 2015). "Sohni Dharti, Coke Studio Season 8" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Coke Studio (22 August 2015). "Ali Zafar, Rockstar, Coke Studio Season 8, Episode 2" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Coke Studio (5 September 2015). "Ali Zafar & Sara Haider, Ae Dil, Coke Studio, Season 8, Episode 4" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Coke Studio (3 October 2015). "Ali Zafar, Ajj Din Vehre Vich, Coke Studio Season 8, Episode 7" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Coke Studio (4 August 2017). "The National Anthem of Pakistan" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Coke Studio (18 August 2017). "Ali Zafar, Jaan-e-Bahaaraan, Coke Studio Season 10, Episode 2. #CokeStudio10" . Retrieved 18 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Coke Studio (1 September 2017). "Ali Zafar feat. Danyal Zafar, Julie, Coke Studio Season 10, Episode 4" . Retrieved 1 September 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Coke Studio (15 September 2017). "Ali Zafar & Natasha Khan, Yo Soch, Coke Studio Season 10, Episode 6" . Retrieved 15 September 2017 – via YouTube.
^ Coke Studio (21 September 2017). "Ali Hamza & Ali Zafar feat. Strings, Us Rah Par, Coke Studio Season 10, Season Finale" . Retrieved 21 September 2017 – via YouTube.
^ "8 moments from the Lux Style Awards that we can't forget" . Dawn Images . 31 July 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2017 .
^ "MUSIC Be Sabab Song: Shuja Haider's Tribute to Amjad Sabri ft. Ali Zafar, QB & Ali Sethi" . BrandSynario. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2017 .
^ Rafay Mahmood (1 March 2011). "World cup songs: hits and misses" . The Express Tribune . Retrieved 10 February 2021 .
^ "Pak army wins PACES 2016" . Dawn . 24 October 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017 .
^ Damia Farooq (24 October 2016). "Damia Farooq, Ali Zafar & Parisa Farooq Performing at the 1st International Paces Competition" . Retrieved 6 August 2017 – via YouTube.
^ "Ali Zafar releases 'Maza Aya' cricket anthem for World Cup 2023" . Aaj News. 14 October 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2017 .
^ Veet Pakistan (12 February 2018). "Ali Zafar – Dil Jhoom Jhoom at Miss Veet Grand Finale" . Retrieved 28 March 2018 – via YouTube.
^ "Ali Zafar pays tribute to Dev Anand with Gambler song" . Hindustan Times . 10 December 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ Michael Gomes (21 October 2017). "Ali Zafar and Ayushmann Khurrana unplugged on Dubai stage" . Khaleej Times . Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar bonds with Amitabh Bachchan on KBC" . The Express Tribune . 30 October 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar does sketch of Big B on live show" . Dawn . 30 October 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar writes heartfelt note for Amitabh Bachchan on his 80th birthday" . Bol News. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar shares live piano sessions on Twitter" . The Express Tribune . 1 August 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar pays tribute to Taher Shah in latest video" . The Express Tribune . 13 April 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar's 'Laila o Laila': A lowbrow song for the high and mighty" . The Express Tribune . 12 October 2019. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ali Zafar and others pay tribute to Allama Iqbal" . The News . 14 November 2019. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar speaks out against dowry culture at literary festival" . Daily Times . 25 November 2019. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "Sing for an unsung hero: Ali Zafar pays tribute to Ali Sadpara with 'Paharon Ki Qasam' " . The Express Tribune . 18 February 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "Ali Zafar hopes his new naat brings peace to those who listen to it - Culture" . Dawn . 5 May 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ Sadiq Saleem (7 June 2021). "Ali Zafar says singing for fans is his passion" . Khaleej Times . Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ Rafay Mahmood (22 May 2012). "Unlike Pakistan, Afghanistan supports artists: Hamayoon Khan" . The Express Tribune . Retrieved 25 December 2023 .
^ "علی ظفر اور عطاء اللہ عیسیٰ خیلوی کا 'بالو بتیاں' مقبول " . Dawn News. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024 .
^ Patari Music (24 November 2017). "Julie (Live & Raw) – Ali Zafar" . Retrieved 24 November 2017 – via YouTube.
^ "Ali Zafar releases Bhaee Hazir Hai rap song, announces new competition for fresh rappers" . Daily Jang . 22 December 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021 .
^ "Ali Zafar Responds to 'Yaar Di Akh' Video Criticism" . Bol News. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024 .
^ "Ali Zafar explores darker aspects of fame with his new song 'Fade' " . 24 News HD. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024 .
^ Sprite Pakistan (28 January 2016). "Mirchi Ka Tarka Sprite Se Bharka! #MirchiKaTarka" . Retrieved 10 February 2022 – via Facebook.
^ Mario's Pasta (19 February 2018). "Marios Pasta Launch Thematic" . Retrieved 28 March 2018 – via YouTube.
^ LaysPakistan (22 March 2018). "Lay's Life Needs Flavor" . Retrieved 14 September 2020 – via Facebook.
^ "Generation-Zong: United Generations For A Digital Pakistan" . BrandSynario. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023 .
^ Cocomo Pakistan (30 December 2022). "Cocomo - 20 Years of Celebration" . Retrieved 1 January 2023 – via YouTube.
^ Innovative Biscuits (11 January 2024). "INNOVATIVE DIGESTIVE - ACHA KHAO GEY TU ACHA HE HO GA" . Retrieved 24 March 2024 – via YouTube.
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