Atif
Aslam, the Voice Of Pakistan, Is a Pakistani Pop
Singer. He Was born in 12th of march, 1983 in
Wazirabad and educated in Lahore and Rawalpindi. He
is well-known in the Subcontinent for his songs
'Aadat', 'Hum Kis Gali Jaa Rahe Hain', 'Ehsaas', 'Doorie',
Khuch Is Tarah', 'Woh Lamhe', 'Pehli Nazar Mein' and
'Tere Bin'.He was also the lead singer of Jal.
Kindergarten of Atif started in Model Town Lahore at
Kimberley Hall School. His first stage performance
was in a fancy dress show at his his school when he
was in 1st grade, where he performed as Imran Khan
'The Captain of pakistani Cricket Team'. Since then
cricket was a passion for him.At that time he don't
have any interest in singing.
He moved to Islamabad at the age of nine where he
continued his study in Saint Paul's School. Atif
came back to Lahore in 1995 where he continued his
studies in Divisional Public School (DPS), Model
Town, Lahore. In school's cricket team he was
selected as a bowler. Atif passed his matriculation
in the age of 14 with a distinctive edge that he was
the youngest boy in the class because of his double
promotions in the Kimbereley Hall School.
One day he was singing before friends at the college
canteen. His friends forced him to participate in
the singing competition on Independence Day
Celebrations at PAF College Lahore and also in
Sargodha in 1988. He gave a brilliant performance
there and won the competition.
He met Gohar, a "a guitarist" and his future band
mate, at his college. Together they started practice
and doing mini concerts for their friends. They
started performing in their college, McDonalds,
Uncle Bubba's Rabba Dabba and other restaurants.
Atif and Goher formed the band Jal. Jal recorded the
song Aadat at Mekal Hassan's Studio. The song became
popular at various Pakistani websites and also
played on different rdio stations. The video of this
song was released on Ary The Music.
Atif Aslam released his first Album Jal Pari on 18th
July 2004 by sound master and IC records.
After the release of the song "Aadat" by Jal, there
were disputes within the band. And than Atif Broke
Off from band to do his solo album. His new album
was released a few weeks before the release of the
new Jal's (Goher Mumtaz, Farhan Saeed, Shazi)
"Aadat". Both the bands shared some certain tracks
such as 'Aadat', 'Woh Lamhey', and 'Dil Harey' and
an war begings between both the bands.
Some Popular Songs of Atif Aslam which rock the
music world are
Woh Lamhe (Which also used in the bollywood movie "Zeher".
This was his first song performed for the Bollywood
film industry.) Aadat - Jalpari
Bakhuda Tumhi Ho (Duet with Alka Yagnik for the
Movie Kismat Konnection in the year 2008).
Pehli Nazar Main (Sung for the movie Race in 2008)
Tere Bin (sung in the movie Bas Ek Pal in 2006)
Hum Kis Gali Ja Rahey Hain
Aadat (whish is used in the Bollywood movie Kalyug).
Mahi Ve
Doorie
Kuch Is Tarah
Meri Kahani
Chor Gaye
Joug
Ehsaas
Rabba Sacheya
Mahiya Ve Soniya
Yakeen
His songs Aadat and Ehsaas were included in the
Hollywood movie Man Push Cart.The Film entered the
"official selection" of the 2006 Sundance Film
Festival and won the Fipresci Critic's Award at
London Film Festival.
Awards
Best song, Best Composition, Best Lyrics "Aadat"-
2nd Jazz Indus Music Awards (Pakistan).
Best playback singer, Best debut singer - Sahara
Sangeet Awards (India).
Best Song, Best Lyricist, Best Composition - ARY
Music Awards (Pakistan).
Most Wanted Male - The Musik Awards (Pakistan).
Best pop star of the year - Filmazia awards
(Pakistan).
Best album of the year "Doorie" - 2007 LUX style
awards (Pakistan).
Best stylish musician of 2007 - MTV Pakistan style
awards.
Most stylish MUSICIAN - MTV STYLE LYCRA AWARDS
INDIA.
Received the highest Pakistani Civilian Award , "Tamgha-e-Imtiaz"
(Star-of-Excellence), on Pakistan Day (23 March
2008).
Atif
Aslam, the Voice Of Pakistan, Is a Pakistani Pop
Singer. He Was born in 12th of march, 1983 in
Wazirabad and educated in Lahore and Rawalpindi. He
is well-known in the Subcontinent for his songs
'Aadat', 'Hum Kis Gali Jaa Rahe Hain', 'Ehsaas', 'Doorie',
Khuch Is Tarah', 'Woh Lamhe', 'Pehli Nazar Mein' and
'Tere Bin'.He was also the lead singer of Jal.