Biography

Atif Aslam 

Genre: Pop/Rock 

Hometown:Pakistan:Punjab:Lahore

Mohammad Atif Aslam is a Pakistani musician. He was born in Wazirabad, Gujranwala on March 12, 1983 and was educated in Lahore and Rawalpindi.

Early life

Atif’s kindergarten started in Model town Lahore at Kimberley Hall School. His first stage manifestation was in a fancy dress show at his school when he was in grade 1 where he performed as Imran Khan, the former captain of Pakistan's national cricket team. Since then cricket was like a passion to him. He was never tired of playing cricket for hours in his car porch whether it is scorching sun outside or even raining. At that time he was not used to listen any kind of songs. At the age of 9 in 1991 he was shifted to Rawalpindi/Islamabad where he continued his studies in Saint Paul's School. He started playing Basketball and he use to lead his school team for various matches. Atif came back to Lahore in 1995 where he continued his studies in Divisional Public School Model Town. For his immense passion for cricket he was selected in his school team as a fast bowler. Atif cleared his 10th grade in 14 years of age with a distinctive edge that he has always been the youngest boy in the class because of his double promotions while he was in Kimberley Hall. Atif started his FSc in PAF College Lahore. He was in his college team as well where he presented his college in other cities. Beside his studies he was putting his maximum time in practicing for the professional cricket. During his college lifehe come across with some interest in music. He attended Punjab Institute of Computer Science(PICS) to do his Bachelors in Computer Science(BCS). Aslam's eldest brother owned a collection of more than 8,000 songs of almost all musicgenres, from which Atif absorbed a wide range of music at home. As a good learner he quickly grasped the control of voice, though at that time he was not interested in singing. Aslam's passion was still to enter the Pakistani cricket team as a fast bowler and he was right on track while practicing at the net at the Shapes Club Lahore where Imran Khan used to come and give tips to him for bowling.

School Studey

• Grade 1 to 3 Kimberley Hall Model Town Lahore
• Grade 4 to 8 Saint Paul School Satellite Town Rawalpindi
• Grade 9 to 10 Division Public School Model Town Lahore

College Education

• FSc. Pre-Engg: Pakistan Air Force College Lahore Cantt.

College Distinctions : Main Attack Bowler of College Cricket Team representing college in various other cities and ultimately got selected in under 19 National cricket team of Pakistan. Won his First Singing Competition on independence day celebrations in college.

University
BCS ( Hons): University of the Central Punjab Won a lot of singing competitions in college

Professional Career
Atif was first wanted to become a cricketer and wished to represent the Pakistani team. He was a fast bowler and wanted to play for a Pakistani team and fortunately selected for an unde-19 cricket team and he represented once in an under-19 world cup also. Once Atif had sing a song in the festival of college, then this is the turning point of his life and all people loved his singing. The Atif joined the band named JAL and started its singing career and give many hit songs track. Later on due to some issues Atif left the Jal band and started Solo singing and continuously he is giving one of the best hit songs.
Start of Musical Career
The twist in the story comes when one day he was singing with his friends at the college canteen. His friends insisted him to participate in the singing on Independence Day celebrations at PAF College Lahore and Sargodha in 1998. He performed there and won the competition. After HSc, Atif Joined Punjab Institute of Computer ScienceGulberg Campus. This time studies were much more demanding as compared to the previous ones. He was forced to sacrifice his time playing cricket in order to do well in school. However, his hobby of singing continued when he entered in the singing competition of his college, where there were a total of 8 participants. The media team entered Atif’s name in the competition at the eleventh hour and he won the competition singing a hit number of Pakistani band Strings' Duur.
Jal The Band
Aslam kept winning these competitions every semester. He found Goher Mumtaz, a talented guitarist, at this time. Together, they started doing mini concerts for their friends. Atif used to primarily sing songs from Junoon and Strings at these concerts. The size of the audiences kept on increasing. They performed concerts for their college, McDonalds and some other restaurants as well. Atif recorded the legendary song Aadat at Mekal Hassan’s Studio. Mekal injected his professionalism in the song to make it worth listening time after time. Goher formed the band and named the band as Jal, which means water, the essence of life. The song got popularity on the different musical websites on Pakistan. . The song was also played on such Pakistani radio stations. The music video for Aadat was shot one day in a warehouse in Karachi. Soon it came out to be a super hit, topping the Pakistani music charts. On the base of this one song, “Jal” began their tour of Pakistan—such was the strength of “Aadat”. However, Atif and Gohar conflicted upon some band management matters leading to a band breakup. Atif decided to launch his solo career while Gohar continued with Jal, seeking for new band matese.
Jal Pari
Album Cover of Jal Pari.Atif Aslam, after leaving Jal, released a new solo album, Jal Pari (meaning "Mermaid") which was a big hit. Other than Aadat, 'Dil Harey', 'Woh Lamhey', 'Yakeen' became favourites of Pakistani music fans. Though his songs were liked by many, his first solo music video of 'Mahi ve' did not receive much praise. On the other hand Jal, with theiralbum "Aadat" and hitmusic video "Woh Lamhay" emerged as one of the top bands of Pakistan. As both the Jal, “Aadat”, and Atif’s album, Jalpari, shared certain tracks (such as “Aadat”, “Wo Lamhey”, “Dil Harey”) an unofficial war over rights began which resulted in both sides claiming to possess hard proof to support their respective claims (that, they alone owned the concerned songs). The hype this feud gave to both Atif and the new Jal was extraordinary and split the music fans with the fans of each side backing their respective favourite.
Across The Border
Whilst the drama of lyrics & composition ownership continued in Pakistan, Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt calledAtif Aslam to seek his consent to include "Woh Lamhey" in the soundtrack of his new motion picture, Zeher (2005). The song (especially the remix version) became a hit & dominated airplay on almost all major FM stations throughout India for a period of 6-8 months. This pattern of a slow playback song by Atif in the movie, supplemented by a remix version released for radio airplay was to become standard procedure with Atif’s songs on the Indian market.
He recorded a song for the movie Kalyug (2005), entitled Juda Hokey Bhi - a slight variation of the ever famous Aadat song. Like with “Wo Lamhey / Bheegi Yaadein”, a slow version became the theme for the movie and part of the official soundtrack, whilst a remixed version was released to hit the radio stations and desi clubs worldwide.
After recording for Kalyug, an Irani director in Hollywood contacted Atif and within very little time, Atif recorded three songs for that same director’s Hollywood movie, Man Push Cart and was rewarded with a small cameo role in the movie.
Atif re-emerged in the subcontinent with a new track, “Tere Bin” (Without You) for the Bollywood Movie, Bas Ek Pal (2006). The song "Tere Bin", composed by upcoming music director Mithoon, who was also responsible for rearranging "Woh Lamhe" and "Aadat", became a hit in India and Pakistan.
Doorie
Album Cover of Doorie.In December 2006, Atif Aslamreleased his much anticipated albumcalled "Doorie" along with the video of the title song "Doorie" in India and Pakistan. Some of the songs inthe album include "Hum kis galli", "Maula", "O re piya". One of the most critically-acclaimed tracks was "Kuch Is Tarah", composed by past collaborator Mithoon.The albumwas produced in collaboration with Indian lyricists and composers. A month later the video of "Hum kis galli" was released. Like the video of "Doorie", it was shot in India. Thealbum proved to be success. The videos of doorie (remix) and Ehsaas (included in both "jal pari" and "Doorie") were released one after another in the months of march/april.
Meri kahani

Atif’s third musical venture was called “Meri Kahani” and was released worldwide on 18th January, 2008. The artist went back to his roots in this album and created tracks similar to his original sound of 2004. At this stage of his career, it was yet another experiment because he presented his own sound to the masses. The album was received very well and Atif was appreciated for introducing his original sound to the legions of fans that knew him mostly for his playback singing.

Hungaami Halaat
The Bollywood style of music and videos in "Doorie" has diappointed many of Atif's fans in Pakistanwho had been liking Atif for his "Jal Pari" style songs. About this Atif said "Touring internationally made me think that I should take my music global by releasing it worldwide. I collaborated with a lot of people and thought up a plan for a commercial album, which is not my type of music; which is not ATIF. I just wanted to explore that side of the music. When I composed and wrote these songs for Doorie, I kept in mind that this album has to be commercial". He also told that he would soon be releasing an albumnamed Hangami Halaat which would be an original 'atif style' album. Regarding his videos he says "I think that was a requirement because the Indian audience can never accept my 'Mahi Vey' video or my 'Rangoun Mein' video. They have a different concept about a pop or a rock icon. He has to be a heart throb. Girls here can't sit on motor bikes, in India girls ride them. It's a different culture altogether. They (my Indian videos) are for an international audience
Controversies
Controversies began surrounding Atif from the beginning of his solo career. Many of Atif's critics accused him of stealing songs from former band mate Gohar Mumtaz. Both Atif and Gohar laid claim on songs like "Aadat", "Dil Harey", "Woh Lamhey" and "Zindagi". Still no one knows whose creations actually these songs are. Aadat was eventually released on both Atif's Jal Pari and on Jals album ironically named Aadat. Atif has been accused by many of his pakistani fans of spreading himself too thinly and due to the release of his commercial album (Doorie) which resulted in him releasing a the album Hungaami Halaat within a few months of Doories release.
Promotional Singles

• jee lay zindgi 2010
• juro gay to jano gay 2012

Music Albums

• Jal Pari 2004
• Doorie 2006
• Hungami Halaat 2007
• Meri Kahani 2008

Coke Studio

In 2009, Atif Aslam made his presence felt in the show “Coke Studio” produced by Rohail Hyatt. Coke Studio showcases live performances of artists from diverse genres as they come together to present a unique blend of fusion music. Atif Aslam was a big hit with Coke Studio fans as he gave 5 electrifying performances experimenting with different musical avenues. The show was able to attain maximum exposure from national and international viewers due to the presence of the superstar.

Season 2 

• Jalpari
• Kinara
• Wasta Pyaar Da
• Mai Ne
• Humain Kya Hua 

Season 5

• Dholna
• Rabba Sacheya
• Charkha Nolakha

Season 6

• Channa

Filmography

Special appearance in song & Actor

 tere bin 2006(bus ek pal)

 Pheli nazer 2008(Race)
 Kaun Hoon Main & Aa Bhi Ja Sanam 2010(Prince)
 Piya O Re Piya & Tu Mohabbat Hai Remix 2012(Tere nal love ho gaya)
 Dil Na Jaane Kyun 2013Aa bhi ja mere mehermaan 2013(Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story)
 Be Intehaan 2013(Race)

 Bol 2011 (as actor Mustfa)

Hollywood

Atif Aslam has been part of noticeable International projects as well. In 2005, three tracks from his first album (Yakeen, Ehsaas & Aadat) were included in the soundtrack of an independent Hollywood venture titled “Man Push Cart”. The movie went on to win 8 international awards and 7 further nominations.

Atif always wanted to explore the international music and as part of the journey, Atif collaborated with the pioneers of hard rock “Guns N' Roses”. The project meant to create a bridge between the diverse cultures of both countries and also aimed to raise money for different causes in Pakistan by the eventual music created.

The musical collaboration of Atif Aslam and Lanny Cordola has already made waves with patriotic and inspiring tracks titled “Pakistan I have a dream” & “We Will Rise Again”. Speaking about Atif Aslam, Lanny Cordola comments:

hollywood songs

Man Push Cart 2005

• Adat
• Ehsas
• yakeen

The Reluctand 2012

• Bol ke lab azad hein
• Mori araj suno

Bollywood

Wo lamhe for film Zeher
1. Song ”Bheeghi Yaaden” was rated 6 among the 10 most ever green songs by Indian cinema by ZEE TV Network
“Aadat” for Kalyug
1. Song topped the charts in late 2005for various weeks on Indian music and movie Chanels
2. Song helped a lot in huge sales for the movie album
“Teray Bin” for Buss Aik Pal
1. Teray Bin was rated as the biggest chart buster of 2006
2. Topped various musical charts for more than 4 months consecutively on almost all the Pakistani and Indian channels.
3. Most requested and played song of 2006 on all television and Radio channels
4. The song got nominated for Film Fare and various other awards.

Bollywood songs

Zeher 2005

• Woh Lamhe

kalyug 2005

• Adat

Bus ek Pal 2006

• Tere bin

Race 2008

• Pehli nazer mein

Kismat konnection 2008

• Bakhuda tumhe ho

ajab prem ki ghazab kahani 2009

• Tera hone laga hoon
• Tu jane na
• Tera hone laga hoon Remix
• Tu jane na Remix

Prince 2010

• Tere liye
• O mere khuda
• Kon hoon mein
• Aa bhi ja sanam

Mel karade Rabba 2010

• Rona chaditta

F.A.L.T.U 2011

• Le ja tu muje

Tere nal love ho gaya 2012

• Piya ore piya
• Piya ore piya sad
• Tu Mohabbat hai

jayanta bhai ki love story 2013

• Aa bhi ja mere mehermaan
• Hai na hai na
• Dil na jane kyon

Race 2 2013

• Be inthaan
• Allah duhai hai

ramaiya vastavaiya 2013

• Jeene laga hoon
• Rang jo lagyo
• Bairiyaa

phata poster nikla hero 2013

• main rang sharbaton ka
• Janam janam
• Janam janam Sad

Its Entertainment 2014

• Tera naam doon
• Nahi wo samne

Lollywood Songs

Bol 2011

• Kaho aj bol do
• Hona tha piyar

Collabrative Songs

2009

• Lumbi Judaai Reshma

2010

• Ab Khud Kuch Karna Parega Strings

2011

• Wish You Were Here Slash
• We Will Rise AgainLanny Cordola

Sur kshtera

Sur Kshetra is a 2012 singing talent show or musical battle between teams of two neighboring countries: Pakistan and India aired simulcast on Geo TV, Sahara One.. The show is hosted by Indian actress Ayesha Takia. The Pakistani Team is led by singer, music director, music composer, actor Atif Aslam and the Indian Team is led by music director Himesh Reshamiya.
Associated acts

Strings, Jal, Coke Studio pk, Hadiqa Kiani, Shreya Ghoshal, Alka Yagnik, Sachin - Jigar, Pritam, Alisha Chinoy,
Sunidhi Chauhan, Qayaas Honey Singh

Atif Aslam wedding
Atif Aslam got married to  Sarah Bharwana in Lahore on March 2013

Awards

2005	Best Lyrics	Aadat	Won
	Best Song		Won
	Best Composition		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 Pyaar – Bol	Nominated
	Best Original Sound Track	Hona Tha Pyaar – Bol	Nominated
2013	Music Icon of the year		Won
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
Guild Awards
2014	Best Playback Singer (Male)	Jeene Laga Hoon – Ramaiya Vastavaiya	Nominated
Zee Cine Awards
2014	Best Playback Singer (Male)	Jeene Laga Hoon – Ramaiya Vastavaiya	Nominated
Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA)
2010	Best Playback Singer (Male)	Tu Jaane Na – Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani	Nominated
Big Star Entertainment Awards
2013	Best Playback Singer (Male)	Piya O Re Piya - Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya	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	Nominated
	Best Playback Singer	Hona Tha Pyaar – Bol Big apple Music Awards	Nominated

2014	Best male artist of pakistan		Won