Atif Aslam born March 12 1983 is a Pakistani pop singer. He was born in Wazirabad and educated in Lahore and Rawalpindi. He is well-known in the Subcontinent for his hits Hum Kis Galli ,Aadat ,Woh Lamhe ,Doorie,Tere Bin and Pehli Nazar Mein. He was formerly the lead singer of Jal.
Atif started his HSc in PAF College Lahore and around this time he became interested in music. His eldest brother had a collection of more than 8,000 songs in almost all music genres, and Aslam developed a habit of listening to all kinds of music. He was a quick learner and soon grasped the control of his voice.He now Has 3 albums including Jal Pari Doorie Meri Kahani.
Atif recorded the song Aadat at Mekal Hassan’s Studio. Atif and Goher formed the band Jal, which meanswater. The song became popular on different musical websites in Pakistan. The song was also being on airedon major Radio channels of Pakistan like The video for this song was released on Ary The Music and then it was playedonalmost all the channels.
Atif released his first album Jal Pari on 18th July 2004 by Sound Master and IC records. It was declared to be the best selling album of the year within just 5 months of the release.citation neededIn the meantime Atif also cleared his Bachelors in Computer Science hons from University of Central Punjab. On 14th April 2007 Atif Aslam performed in Royal Albert Hall.
On 17th July 2008 Atif Aslam will be the second singer to perform in Colosseum in Rome, Italy after the peace concert held on 12 May 2002.
Woh Lamhe - from the movie Zeher. This song did a business of more than in India.citation needed This songopened the doors of bollywood for Atif and he is now one of the few singers of the nation who are doing play back singing in bollywood.
After leaving 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 also become became popular in India. His is 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 headlined in the Flex FX Dhamaka[3] 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 22nd April 2012 at the Flex FX Production’s Dhamaka[4] Bollywood Concert with Naz Choudhury[5] and his Bolly Flex team to promote love, peace & unity among India and Pakistan becoming first Pakistani pop singer to perform on The O2 Arena stage.
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]
There were rumors circulating online that his new album was titled Shabnam. This was denied 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.”[6] He has been greatly influenced by the singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kishore Kumar and K.K.
Sarmad Ghafoor, a guitarist and producer for Qayaas contacted Atif 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 Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The song and that entire episode received positive reviews from critics not only in Pakistan but also across the border in India.
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