Atif Aslam

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 bJal 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 PICture Web

http://www.saaju.com/atifaslam/pictures/