Sunday, October 6, 2013
ATIF ASLAM (born in Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan as Muhammad
Atif Aslam) is a Pakistani pop singer and film actor,
and makes cameo appearances in Bollywood (Indian) films. His debut as
an actor was in the 2011 film Pakistani movie Bol. He has generated
numerous chart-topping songs, and is known for his vocal belting technique. Atif
is a recipient for the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest
civilian decorations.
Atif was born
into a Muslim family in Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan. He
began his education in kindergarten at Kimberley Hall School, Larkana.
In 1991 he then moved to Rawalpindi where he continued his studies in
St. Paul's Cambridge School, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi. Atif returned
to Lahore in 1995 where he continued his studies in Divisional
Public School, Lahore. He continued onwards to his FSC in PAF Inter
College Lahore. Atif eventually graduated with a Bachelor's degree.
Even though Atif always admired Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Abida
Parveen. his first love was for cricket and he dreamed of representing his
nation as a cricketer. He was a fast bowler and his passion for the sport saw
him being selected for the national Under 19 cricket team trials. At one stage
Atif was training to represent his country in the U-19 World Cup. However destiny
had other plans.
Spurred on by his friends he began to sing in public during his
days in college and recorded his first single "Aadat" with his pocket
money. Within a matter of weeks "Aadat" went viral online and soon he
became a household name on the basis of just that one song. On 17 July 2004 the
first album titled Jal Pari. by Atif Aslam was released. On
the outset, the album stood on the success of “Aadat” but as the weeks progressed,
everyone began to recognize that Atif was blessed with incredible talent and
was not merely a one hit wonder.
Blessed with prodigious raw talent and a passion for music, Atif's
decision to pursue music as a career was certainly a brave one as he had no
formal musical training nor did he come from a musical family. Despite his
positive outlook, music and lyrics his massive success and popularity with the
massess was hard for many to fathom. He faced his fair share of critical
commentaries and judgements, however he used all these factors to his advantage
and was courageous enough to continue singing in his own style without giving
an ear to his detractors. In an industry where releasing independent albums
were not the norm, the courage and passion he displayed in his first album
became a solid foundation for his future success.Several songs from his debut
album such as “Bheegi Yaadein”, “Ehsaas”, “Mahi Ve”, “Ankhon Sey” along with
the title track “Jalpari” went on to become major hits and charted across
countries in the subcontinent. Atif Aslam with his dynamic presence and
powerful voice presented his own unique sound. A true original artist, there
was no reference point to his sound at the time. His ability to connect to the
hearts of his listeners backed up with vocal capabilities and memorable
melodies swiftly elevated him to stardom across Pakistan and won him millions
of hearts across India. Many believe this album to be a youth anthem of Pakistan,
encouraging the youth to pursue their dreams and represent their nation in a
positive light.
Following the massive success of Jal Pari, he released
two more solo albums, "Doorie" & "Meri Kahani". Both
albums were massive successes. According to Tips music his solo albums have
sold more than 9 million units globally.
Even as Atif continued to record solo albums he soon found huge
appreciation and acceptance for his talent in India. Within a span of 3 years
he went on to record over two dozen chartbusters for top Bollywood films and
for his work on the movie Race, was nominated for the prestigious Filmfare
Award. He continues to work on top productions and his growing popularity has
seen filmmakers create special music videos to promote their films with his
songs.
Constantly developing as an artist, Atif soon evolved himself into
an exciting concert performer. Following sold out concerts and electrifying
performances throughout his country the demand to watch Atif Aslam perform live
grew across the world with legions of loyal fans growing across nations. People
were amazed to experience the dynamic vocal range Atif was able to deliver in a
live performance. His energy on stage, with charming charisma and a natural
ability to work the crowd swiftly made him the most sought after live performer
in Pakistan and numerous countries across Asia. The artist started performing
to sellout crowds on a regular basis. Fans came to recognize a true artist. The
energy level never reduced but the crowd kept on increasing.
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