Thursday, December 6, 2012
Atif Aslam RACE 2 Song Be Intehaan - with Sunidhi Chauhan
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Atif Aslam's latest track "Aa Bhi Ja Mere Mehermaan"
ld ... Visit the official forum for the audio link ... Spread the word ... Another chart buster by Atif Aslam!!!
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Saturday, September 15, 2012
Atif Aslam in SurKshetra - Week 1 Moments and Updates
Check out the latest Updates Atif Aslam Debut in Television World in SurKshetra - Week 1 Moments and Updates
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Atif Aslam and Asha Bhosle Sing Together - SurKshetra
Atif Aslam - SurkShetra on Television 8th Semtember
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
An announcement by Atif Aslam - Atif Aslam's fans go M.A.D
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Atif Aslam Wishes EID Mubarak
The holy month of Ramadan is almost over and things are about to get very busy on Eid and even afterwards. Many announcements and exclusive videos will be shared on the official page in the coming weeks. Eid brings celebrations and celebrations are always sweeter when they are shared. Hence, our very own superstar Atif Aslam will be with us to share Eid greetings with all the Aadeez. We will post a msg from him on the special day. Also, Atif will be active on the official forum (http://www.aadeez.com/Forums) and he just might visit the chat room as well on the 1st day of EID (August 20, 2012). Atif feels that Interacting with the Aadeez is a great way to spend his Eid day. So while you celebrate Eid with your family and friends, be sure to check the official facebook page and the official forum as Atif Aslam will be in a mood to celebrate too. Expect some exclusive announcements and videos on Eid or in the coming weeks. Keep supporting Atif Aslam! Wherever you are, have a safe and blessed Eid!!!
Regards
Aadeez Management
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Atif Aslam is excited about Race 2 Movie
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Atif Aslam will be Performing in Pune on 14th July, 2012
Latest BUZZ: Atif Aslam will be performing in Pune (India) on 14th July, 2012. As of now, the concert is CONFIRMED!!! ... Aadeez can go ahead and get their tickets for the gig!!!
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
Atif Aslam having fun at Juro Gey Tou Jano Gey" shoot
Atif Aslam having fun at Juro Gey Tou Jano Gey" shoot
Committing to your passion means a lot of hard work, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun along the way! Just check out our own superstar Atif Aslam having a blast on the set of the ‘Juro gey to jano gey’ shoot and see a side of Atif Aslam that few in Pakistan might ever have witnessed!
Dekho Gey To Jano Gey!
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Atif Aslam Dholna HD Coke Studio Season 5
Atif Aslam is back with "Dholna", a track that was originally supposed to be in his next album but he decided to use it in Coke Studio! Listen to it, enjoy & share it with the rest of the world! Keep rocking with Atif Aslam !!
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
Atif Aslam: Music for my ears
LAHORE: The young boy of yesterday, who pranced into the Pakistani music scene with “Aadat” showed the world that he has evolved into a mature artist with “Charkha Naulakha”. In a world where pretty much everything has been tried before and making it big means selling yourself short to commercial agents, Atif Aslam chose to step back and embrace the cultural poetry of the subcontinent. His crisp vocals, seasoned with a tinge of folksy dialect have given subcontinental poetry a new avatar. However, amidst all the hype and fanfare, Aslam feels that his music should undergo metamorphosis and be more about self-discovery.
Time for some soul searching
The singer is distancing himself from commercial endeavors, that urged him to feature consistently in Bollywood ventures, and is focusing on challenging himself musically now. Talking about his fourth album, which is currently untitled, Aslam says he wants his latest project to have more weightage and depth than previous album Meri Kahani. “I’m getting away from the commercial approach. I feel it’s necessary to come clean as an artist, so this album will hopefully be very pure and close to me and my life,” says Aslam.
The singer says that to him, making music is a personal process in which he first likes to strum a few chords, lay down some scratch vocals and get the melody for the song. The lyrics come in later depending on the mood. “When I work or approach any song, I try to keep my three greatest inspirations, that is Chris Cornell, Jeff Buckley and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, in mind,” adds Aslam.
Rock the boat
The singer complains about the tenacious attitude of the people of Pakistan and says that even though he is following his typical music making pattern, he will show a different side of him no matter what. “People have always been reluctant to accept change. The change Junoon introduced penetrated the Pakistani mindset after a long time. This time I’m going to do it deliberately to explore myself,” quips Aslam, who is currently in Lahore recording his latest album. Currently, he is set to release four songs as part of “Coke Studio” and has also worked on the Race 2 soundtrack.
For the greater glory of music
Aslam has also been working to promote Pakistan musicians and artists. He says that encouraging new talent is important to him because he knows there are no regimented platforms to polish and promote raw talent. However, he praises the efforts of “Coke Studio” that gave younger bands such as Qayaas a chance to prove their mettle to the masses. “To be very honest, if initiatives like ‘Coke Studio’ don’t come up, I may have to come out with my own label,” says Aslam, who is extremely happy with his rendition of “Charkha Naulakha” with Qayaas due to its progressive rock sound which included sections of inspiration from Led Zepplin’s song “Kashmir”. For the time being, the singer is elated to get the opportunity to perform with fresh bands on the show.“I feel excited whenever I’m jamming with fresh musicians for ‘Coke Studio’. I feel like I’m contributing to their brand new musical careers.”
Going back in time
2002
Atif Aslam started his professional career as the lead vocalist of the band Jal in 2002.
2003
In 2003, due to differences with lead guitarist Goher Mumtaz, Aslam parted ways with the band to pursue a career as a solo artist.
2004
On 19 July, 2004 he released his first solo album, Jal Pari. The album featured various smash hit tracks such as “Bheegi Yaadein”, “Ehsaas”, “Mahi Ve”, “Ankhon Sey” along with the title track “Jalpari”.
2005
In 2005, three tracks from Aslam’s first album (“Yakeen”, “Ehsaas” and “Aadat”) were included in the soundtrack of an independent Hollywood venture titled Man Push Cart.
The year also marked his venture into Bollywood as his super hit song “Woh Lamhe” featured in Indian suspense thriller Zeher. The song even earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
2006
Atif Aslam released his second solo album, Doorie, on 22 December 2006. The album was his way of experimenting with different musical genres and exploring his musical abilities. The tracks “Doorie”, “Ehsaas” and “Hum Kis Gali” were announced as chartbusters as they were extremely well-received in both Pakistan and India.
2008
Aslam’s third solo musical venture, Meri Kahani, was released worldwide on January 18, 2008. The artist went back to his roots in this album and created tracks similar to his original sound of 2004. The album had a total of 12 tracks.
He was also awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) by the Government of Pakistan the same year.
2009
In 2009, Aslam made his presence felt in the show “Coke Studio”, produced by Rohail Hyatt. He was widely appreciated in the show as he gave five
performances experimenting with different musical avenues.
2011
Aslam made his acting debut in acclaimed film-maker Shoaib Mansoor’s film Bol which was released in June 2011. He even sang two songs for the movie — “Kaho” and “Hona Tha Pyaar”.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 3rd, 2012.
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Atif Aslam Looking Ahead to 2012
Catching up
Looking ahead to 2012: Is the
Atif Aslam year about to begin?
His fashion choices are controversial, his out and out commercial attitude has the hoity toity getting their knickers in a twist and Atif Aslam couldn't care less. There is a tide in the affairs of men and Atif Aslam is all about riding the wave. He follows up his Bollywood smash hits with soulful appearances on Coke Studio, moves on from there to pack the O2, one of the hippest arenas in London, and at a time when the Aman Ki Asha between India and Pakistan is gaining momentum, he will be seen on television screens on both sides of the border and around the world leading the Pakistani team against Himesh Reshammiya's Indian team in the ultimate desi style battle of the pop idols, Sur Kshetra. After that, he will think about releasing his next album. Love him or loathe him, you cannot be immune to this pop icon of the 21st century who put the “roll” in rolling stone. Over to Atif about where he's been and where he's going…
Instep: Tell us about your collaboration with Qayaas. 'Charka Nolakha' has quickly become a favourite?
Atif Aslam: I believe in supporting and promoting the youngsters and upcoming artists and if I feel I can help them in anyway which benefits them and their music, I would never say no. So when Sarmad approached me to collaborate with Qayaas, I decided to give it a try as I found the band really passionate and enthusiastic about their music. We initially wanted to do a rendition of 'Sun charkhe di mithi mithi kook' so we worked on the song and shared our version of the song with Rohail Hyatt who suggested to perform 'Charkha Nolakha' by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahib instead as he felt it was much better suited to what we had in mind in terms of our music collaboration for Coke Studio. So we decided to re-work 'Charkha Nolakha' and fused it with sufi, folk and progressive rock elements which you all saw and heard in the first episode. Like Bilal Khan, Umair (Jaswal) has done well for his first time in Coke Studio.
Instep: What can you tell us about your new song on Coke Studio, 'Rabba Sacheya'?
Atif Aslam: 'Rabba Sacheya' is a question-answer session between your inner self and your thoughts about the purpose of mankind's existence. Also I wanted to introduce the beautiful poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Khawaja Ghulam Farid to this generation. There is nothing better in this world other than having an association with Kaa'ba, Qibla, Masjid Mimbar and Mushaf Tay Quran. In other words, bringing my fans and myself back to reality of the existence of Allah.
Instep: Can you tell us about the outfits you're wearing during Coke Studio recordings. The turban and frock coat had everyone talking…
Atif Aslam: Well, the first one was designed by my brother Shahbaz Aslam but I always wanted a turban with that so I had to tie it myself before the shoot and it took me 30 minutes to wrap that piece. For the second episode, the churidar was made by Shahbaz again and then I added the jacket and traditional khussa with it. For the rest of the episodes, wait and see…
Instep: How was it working with Rohail Hyatt?
Atif Aslam: The best thing about Coke Studio is Rohail Hyatt! He is open to all the ideas we share with him - even on the actual recording days. He has done so much for the country and a lot of credit goes to him for bringing in some really good talent and rediscovering the old gems in our country.
Instep: Your appearance on the second season of Coke Studio reinvented you as a musician. Tell us what to expect from your appearance on the fifth season?
Atif Aslam: I wanted to show a different side of me, which is a complete reflection of my music as can be seen in my performance, both in Coke Studio Season Two and Season Five, as that is the kind of music I've always wanted to do ever since I started my career. I feel this time it was much smoother - perhaps the video could have been different, I liked the audio mix this year.
O2 Arena performance
Instep: You recently performed at the O2 Arena in London. How was the experience?
Atif Aslam: Alhamdulillah, it was amazing. I was surfing the high wave of love and energy of the crowd from the start to the end of the concert. I loved every bit of it. It was one of my most memorable concerts.
Instep: How did the performance go?
Atif Aslam: I was enjoying the acoustics of the arena a lot and the crowd responded brilliantly, which gave me more passion to perform for them in a unique way, dedicated to the O2 Arena and its audience.
Instep: How did the chance to perform at the O2 come up?
Atif Aslam: Flex Effects always choose nice venues. Last time they arranged my concert at the Royal Albert Hall on the 14th of April 2007, and I was glad to perform there as the first Pakistani after Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahib. This time they planned to go even bigger and booked the O2, which is the highest rated, famous, and finest venue in the world to perform at. It's like a dream of every international artist to perform there. I am glad I am, Alhamdulillah, the first Pakistani, or you can even say the first South Asian singer to perform there. It was covered hugely by the Asian and British media in the UK. I am really happy Allah gave me this opportunity to present a positive image of Pakistan to the world.
Instep: Was Sonu Nigam set to headline the event? Why did he pull out? And how did that impact your performance/setlist?
Atif Aslam: I don't know the reasons and it didn't affect our set list. We performed all our songs that we planned, and seeing the unstoppable energy in the crowd, a few experiments and improvisations were done too, which they loved on the spot.
Instep: Which other artists and performers were part of the event?
Atif Aslam: There was a 10 minutes dance performance by the dance group Bolly Flex. Alhamdulillah, the huge success of O2 was shown by the houseful audiences at the Manchester and Glasgow concerts. Loved the tour.
'Juro Gey to Jano Gey'
Instep: Please tell us about your new song, 'Juro Gey to Jano Gey'.
Atif Aslam: It's a commercial advertisement song shot for a cellular company. The song has the right energy of a rock number and the cellular company wanted to connect their brand with the youth of the country, inspiring them with my career's hurdles and success which Allah has bestowed upon me. The advertisement was shot in Bangkok.
Instep: Why did you choose to work with Mobilink/Jazz Jazba?
Atif Aslam: I chose the project as it is related to young people who need to redirect their misguided passions in a right and fruitful direction, and I'll be glad I can be an inspiration to someone.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Atif Aslam Return's - Coke Studio 5
The return of Atif Aslam - Coke Studio 5
By Bishakha Kunwar
The biggest musical blockbuster of the year Coke Studio 5 is back with a bang. The ensemble casts of musicians are bigger and better this year. One name to keep an eye on is Atif Aslam and his fans couldn’t be more happier after his success in season 2 with songs like Jalpari, Kinara, Maa-e-Ne Main. The dynamics he provides this season is infectious with more serious compositions of poetry fused with elements of Sufi music. This season Atif wants to continue exploring different avenues of music and present his songs in a different light.
Most writers, myself included, tend to dislike doing big-star-ritzy-type interviews. But in case of Atif Aslam things are different, I must admit. I wonder how many hearts have skipped a beat when his romantic voice took his listeners through a wide array of powerful emotions. But every singer doesn’t possess the same charm and melody. Most local singers are like dandelion clocks: they look pretty for a while, only then the strong wind blows and they are scattered, gone forever. Atif, though, seems to be in a different league altogether. Right from the start, he knew what he wanted to do. When things didn’t work with the Jal band, he went solo and worked even harder to produce a rare blend of voice that sculpted him to become who he is today. With a voice as distinct as his, not surprisingly, songs in top Bollywood flicks followed. He has always believed in following his instinct and set an unprecedented standard for the young musicians of Pakistan.
The smooth-voiced crooner have since moved away from the dreamy melodies and now embraces Coke Studio season 5 with a voice and music that is more mature, bringing out a deeper, spiritual philosophy through Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwali song Charkha Nolakha. With this song, Atif collaborated and reworked with the Qayaas band and put together an ethereal fusion of Sufi song with rock tunes.
As Atif prepares and returns for the fifth season of Coke Studio, he opens up and bares his heart in this exclusive rendezvous with Sunday plus about Coke Studio Season 5 and more.
1. From ‘Aadat’, ‘Doorie’ to collaborations with former band members of Guns ‘n’ Roses, how has the journey been so far and what is the most important thing you have learned during this collaboration?
ATIF ASLAM: The journey for me has been great so far. I have had the opportunity to explore myself not just as a musician but also as a human being and I have come to a conclusion that we are very insignificant in this world. When you are a musician at 17, you want to explore the world and once you have somewhat achieved what you wanted to achieve, only then do you realize that it all happened not because of you but because of GOD. This has really helped me a lot in exploring myself as a musician. I mean, playing with Guns ‘n’ Roses, watching the legends playing live, just shaking their hands, it was a dream come true and it was a great learning experience as well for me especially when you see artists of such caliber still working hard, how they interact with people, their personalities and how they carry themselves - all this influences me to work harder and make good music.
2. What motivated you to try Coke Studio in the first place in 2009? Also, did it aid in your development as an artist?
ATIF: Actually it wasn’t planned at all as I was perhaps the last addition at Coke Studio Season 2 –both Rohail and I were a bit nervous as to how we would manage to rehearse the songs and finalize the song structures but it took us only one day to finalize the tracks. At first Rohail had in mind that I was to perform a selection of my hit songs such as Lamhay and Aadat whereas I wanted to do something different, something which people haven’t seen me do before musically so I decided to perform songs such as JalPari, Wasta Pyar Da and Mai Ne. I wanted to show a different side of me which is a complete reflection of my music as can be seen in my performance at Coke Studio in 2009 as that is the kind of music I always wanted to do ever since I started my career.
3. Coming back to the current season of Coke Studio 5, tell us about your duet with the band Qayaas? Why did you choose to recreate Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s song ‘Charkha Nolakha’? Was it Rohail’s idea to bring you and Qayaas together for this song or did you choose to do so?
ATIF: “Sun charkhe di miithi mithi kook” is one of my favorite songs by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahib and I always wanted to perform the song live. Sarmad Ghafoor, guitarist and producer for Qayaas and a session player for my live band, contacted me and asked if I will be interested in collaborating with Qayaas for “Sun Charkhe di mith imithi kook” at Coke Studio. I am all for supporting new talent, new artists, new musicians and if I feel I can help them in anyway which benefits them and their music, I would never say no. In the end, it’s all about fresh talent, fresh music.Qayaas I feel have been struggling as a band for the past 2 to 3 years with the kind of music they were doing but when I met Umair, I found him really passionate and enthusiastic about their music so I decided to give it a try. We worked on the song and shared our version of the song with Rohail Hyatt who suggested performing “Charkha Nolakha” by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahib instead as it is much better suited to what we had in mind in terms of our music collaboration for Coke Studio. So we decided to re-work “Charkha Nolakha” and fused it with sufi, folk and progressive rock elements which you all saw in the first episode last week :) I think the Qayaas boys did a very good job with the song.
4. How different is Coke Studio 5 than your previous stint? How excited are you and what are your expectations from the current season?
ATIF: I think this time it was much smoother - the overall process I mean. While I do feel that perhaps the video could have been different, I liked the audio mix this year. The best thing about Coke Studio is that Rohail is open to all the ideas we share with him. He has done so much for the country and a lot of credit goes to him for bringing in new talent and rediscovering the old ones.
5. Your career shot to stardom after you lent your vocals to many Bollywood hits. How has this move affected your music and career, moving forward? What are your upcoming ventures?
ATIF: First it is important to understand the kind of audience that exists in Pakistan. There are three types: there is one niche category who doesn’t listen to Bollywood songs; there’s one which only listens to Bollywood and then there’s one who don’t listen to music at all. By releasing and performing songs for Bollywood ventures, I have been able to reach out to the major chunk of our music listening audience, the masses, all of whom listen to Bollywood songs. This category probably doesn’t even know who Slash is, so for them my songs in Bollywood are perhaps more newsworthy than my collaboration with Slash. It has helped me a lot in my career as India’s industry is huge all around the globe. It is because of my songs in Bollywood I get to go to places like Nairobi, Surinam, Bali, West Indies etc to perform there and represent Pakistan. So the credit goes to the Bollywood film music industry for their efforts in promoting the industry on a global stage. As for the upcoming ventures, I have just finished recording for Race 2 in Istanbul and I have a few other projects in the pipeline which I can’t talk about at the moment :)
6. How would you classify—if you can—your music? Any specific influences? Who are your musical inspirations?
ATIF: I listen to all sorts of music, I mean, if I am listening to Foo Fighters and although I really like the band, it won’t inspire me to make more music. I am only influenced and inspired by nature – there are also times when people inspire me but that’s about it. As for classifying my music, people often say I am a pop artist, some people say I am a rock artist – on stage the setup is more suited to rock music whereas my studio recorded material has a lot of pop going on and in Coke Studio you see me performing Sufi/folk tunes. So it’s difficult for me to classify my music.
7. What's the best piece of advice you have received?
ATIF: Mum says I should pray 5 times and recite the Holy Quran. My father says ‘bring me sweets from all over the world’. My brother tells me where I should and where I shouldn't perform. Fans advise me to produce new albums every day. My band and doctors advise me to take a vacation and my girlfriend says to leave this world for her. In short too much advice!
8. What advice would you give to other musicians trying to get off the ground?
ATIF: Try to be yourself and not someone else. Make your own mark and don’t try to be a clone or copy of some other artist. Your intention in being an artist should be about making good music and not about stardom. In Pakistan it’s quite easy to get famous these days but only a true artist can maintain his presence by producing and releasing good quality music.
9. What is your first memory of being inspired by music? When did you realize you could actually do this as a career?
ATIF: There were a lot of moments actually but two which stand out are: my first ever performance which was at a fast food restaurant in Y Block, DHA here in Lahore. My friend and I were sitting in the park outside and playing music when the restaurant’s manager came out and said we can’t play music here as it is not allowed. We requested if we could perform inside the restaurant for his customers but again he said it’s not allowed. Typical Pakistani teenagers we were, we didn’t stop and kept on playing music and slowly people started gathering around. The manager noticed this and when he saw the people enjoying our performance, he came up to us and asked if we would like to perform at the restaurant – that was the day I got my first pay cheque for 500 rupees and this was around 10 years ago.
The second moment was when I was at Gymkhana with my friends and they all had a bet of whoever gets on stage and sings a song will be treated to free food. ‘uss waqt yaar paisay hee nahee hotay thay :P’. So when I went up on stage and sang, people started to enjoy my performance. So these are the little little moments which made me realize that I can actually do this as a career, being a musician and the rest as they say is history.
10. Do you enjoy writing lyrics, composing or singing?
ATIF: For me the most important part is when you actually think of a composition or lyrics [as I never plan] and work on a composition. It just comes to me - it can be when I am just sitting and playing the guitar, it could be at a restaurant, it could be at the airport, it could be at my hotel room after the concert. It’s actually a combination of various moments; when you think of a composition, write the lyrics and work on the melody and in all that I enjoy the bridge section the most as it enhances the song structure and takes it into another dimension.
Having said that, there is one particular moment when I do work on the composition and lyrics and that is right after a live performance when I am done meeting my fans. I go back to my hotel room and that’s when ideas start pouring in. Maybe it is because of the energy I have absorbed from the audience during the performance and this process gives me an outlet to utilize that energy to express myself and work on more songs.
11. What has been your most memorable performance as a singer?
ATIF: By the grace of GOD I have performed in all the continents across the globe but the ones which I can never forget are my performances at the Royal Albert Hall, the O2 Arena, Oslo – Norway and just recently in Surinam. Performing in Surinam was really exciting as they only speak Dutch and when you have over 10,000 people in the audience who can hardly understand the language you are singing in but still are enjoying the performance– that I feel is an achievement for me :)
12. If hypothetically speaking, singing never worked out, what do you think you would be right now?
ATIF: Probably a doctor, Pilot or a cricketer!
13. If you are to do a duet with any Pakistani artist, who would it be and why?
ATIF: If Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahib was alive, I would have loved to perform alongside him. Infact I would have been more than happy to perform as part of his Qawaal group even. And Abida Parveen, I have all the love and respect for her.
14. You have millions of fans across the world, how do you keep up with all the fans demands in terms of wanting to feel involved with whatever you do.
ATIF: It’s actually very simple – I keep scheduling for one on one interactive session with my fans. For instance, birthdays are an important occasion for any artist and I always take some time out on my birthday for my fans where I speak to my fans for an hour – I try to keep my fans happy as much as possible. It’s not just about listening to my music – my fans are more than that; I have a personal connection with them and I like to keep them involved. When I am out I make it a point to meet all my fans regardless of what some of them might say :)
15. Being in the entertainment industry is a hard road to follow, how supportive have your parents been regarding your pursuit as an artist?
ATIF: When I got selected for the Under-19 Cricket team, my parents told me to leave cricket and focus on my studies. But I had an inclination towards music, so I saved up my pocket money and recorded my first track, Aadat. I put the track online anonymously in the beginning and my parents had no idea about – they only found out about it after two and a half years when a friend of theirs told them that ‘aapka beta to bauhat acha gaana gaata hai’. They initially thought it’s just a hobby which will die down soon so they didn’t say anything but once they saw my passion and the support I was receiving from my fans, they kept supporting me throughout. I have to say that the internet has played an important part in my music career and it was perhaps one of the very first few music tracks which started the whole viral scene for our music industry in Pakistan.
16. After Bol, do you plan on acting in other Pakistani or Bollywood movies?
ATIF: I am not considering any acting assignments for the time being. I have received over 20 scripts but I have rejected all of them. The only reason I did Bol was because I felt a responsibility towards the society and my fans and I wanted to give something back to them as I truly believed in the message of the film and wanted to create awareness that this is something which is happening in our society and it should be dealt with accordingly. Unfortunately the film offers I have received thus far post Bol are your run of the mill typical Bollywood flicks which I am not interested acting in. Maybe if I get something meaningful and with a message for a positive impact on society, I’ll consider it.
CANDID CONFESSIONS
1. Top 5 songs on your iPod…Heartbreak Warfare by John Mayer, Come Alive and My Hero [Skin & Bones of Foo Fighters, Main Rowan Tenu Yaad Karke by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahib and a Turkish track which I just recently discovered on my trip to Istanbul.
2. What genre of music can't you stand to listen to… I listen to all genres but if there is one which I am not that fond of is Rap music. So we decided to re-work “Charkha Nolakha” and fused it with sufi, folk and progressive rock elements which you all saw in the first episode last week :) I think the Qayaas boys did a very good job with the song. I listen to all sorts of music, I mean, if I am listening to Foo Fighters and although I really like the band, it won’t inspire me to make more music. I am only influenced and inspired by nature – there are also times when people inspire me
Source = Sunday Plus – May 20, 2012
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Catch Atif Aslam live on FM96 Radio - May 18, 2012
Listen Atif Aslam exclusive live on FM96 radio, May 18, 2012 at 11:00 am !! Don't miss his latest interview by making sure you tune in !!.....
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Atif Aslam has 4 Performances Coming Up in Coke Studio 2012
We can now confirm to all the Aadeez that our very own superstar Atif Aslam has 4 performances in the latest season of "Coke Studio". Here is the exclusive list of tracks that will be performed by Atif this season.
Dholna
Rabba Sacheya
Charkha Nou-lakha
Tera Naa
As Aadeez already know very well, 4 titles don't necessarily mean just 4 songs. Each track may or may not have a medley of multiple songs. So keep guessing & get ready to watch Atif Aslam electrify, energize, innovate & mesmerize as he rediscovers his roots & shares the experience with millions of people!!! Atif is coming to Coke Studio for another musical adventure!!! Keep supporting Atif Aslam and make this an epic experience, once again!!! The magic begins on 13th May, 2012!!!
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Latest Atif Aslam bowls over London
By Murtaza Ali Shah
Singing sensation and heartthrob Atif Aslam created history by becoming the first Pakistani singer to perform and sing to a sold-out stadium at London’s famous O2 Arena. As if that weren’t a big enough achievement, the performance itself went thrillingly well.
Sunny and Shay of BBC London hosted the event, and just before the show, said: “We are presenting one of the biggest shows at the O2 tonight with Atif Aslam! Very excited!”
O2 Arena is the venue where many larger than life characters, including double Oscar and Grammy winner AR Rahman and the Bachchan family have performed to huge audiences. Atif joins the ranks of superstars, stunning everyone with a stupendous performance.
The former lead singer of Pakistani rock band Jal catapulted to fame with the band’s hugely popular debut single ‘Aadat’, which led Bollywood to notice his powerhouse vocals. Atif’s album Doorie was produced in India and did really well there too. Over the years he has churned out many a Bollywood hit including ‘Tere Liye’, ‘Piya O Re Piya’, ‘Pehli Nazar Mein and ‘Tere Bin’. His Bollywood fame was demonstrated by the fact that the audience comprised of possibly an equal number of Pakistanis and Indians.
Originally billed to share the concert with Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam, it was left to young Atif to perform for nearly four hours non-stop, alongside the dance group Bolly Flex as Sonu Nigam had to cancel last minute due to visa difficulties.
Master showman Atif Aslam walked on to the stage with his band of talented musicians from Lahore, and lived up to the hype that he is incomparable to anyone else of his age and in his profession in terms of the sheer energy that he exudes when performing live. His singing ability is excellent, which has made him one of the most sought after Bollywood singers and one of Pakistan’s pop royalty.
Atif, who is not even 30, and only eight years into his musical career, has sold nearly 50 million copies of his three albums and has a few Hollywood songs to his credit, left everyone gagging for more and held his own at the show for its entire duration.
His specially created head gear, made by his brother for the O2, was a point of contention for many. He looked like a total rockstar, but some fans wanted the full Atif effect.
He interacted with his audience in the usual fashion- chatted to girls, flirted, joked around, threw out CDs, played solo guitar riffs, sang with and without his band, on musical instruments and without them, danced and sang. In short, he set the stage alight and ensured that no one felt bored for a second.
The heartthrob’s innate charisma made sure there was great excitement amongst the thousands of girls at the concert, who didn’t sit still for a moment for as long as Atif was on stage. Thanks to the strict security arrangement though, there was no stampede of the kind at one of his concerts in Lahore earlier this year when three girls were killed.
With every new single – whether melodious, pop or pop-rock - Atif showed that he was the master of his work, in full control of his vocals and took the challenge from the front to the crowd.
There was hardly any song the audience didn’t sing along to and despite the long set-list, still screamed for more. That is a mark of a successful show. Atif Aslam made Pakistan and all Asians proud by owning the stage at The O2, where many of the world’s biggest stars have performed.
Naz Choudhury, who arranged three concerts for Atif Aslam in London, Manchester and Glasgow, told Instep Today that all three shows were sold out well in advance. “I am very excited. Atif put up a legendary performance at The O2 with Bolly Flex. We all knew Pakistan has some of the best Urdu pop, classical and rock singers but Atif was a shock.”
Also sharing her views on this show is Ashanti Omkar, a Bollywood critic and British Asian music expert. She articulated: “I knew very little about the power of Atif Aslam but when I heard about his sold out Royal Albert Hall show back in 2007, I was sure that he would do due diligence to O2, which is a dream stage for most performers. He made history as the first Pakistani performer to perform at O2, as did Bolly Flex, as the first Bollywood group to be on this coveted stage.”
Omkar is excited for more: “The audience were in full form, singing along and dancing and it seems that Atif mania has indeed hit the UK. Teamed with good looks and an unusual voice, his vocals worked this crowd and his versatility and energy were dazzling. He even performed ‘Man Kunto Maula’, a song popularised by the late legendary stalwart of Pakistan, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Ji, and showcased his ability to fuse rock music with Amir Khusro’s poetry and the classical form of Tarana flawlessly. His sargam was in fine form indeed. All I keep hearing on social networks is that the audience wants Atif Aslam back in London.”
SOURCE = Instep Today - May 01, 2012
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Atif Aslam's Latest Images of London Tour - April 2012
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Atif Aslam All New - Jazba Song - Juro Gey to Jano Gey Official Video
All New Song Showing The Atif Aslam Life...Atif Aslam & Jazba come together for one of the most epic collaborations of 2012! Based on Atif's true life story and his unrelenting faith in his abilities, Juro Gey to Jano Gey shows how sticking to one's true self can make you one of the biggest rockstar of the nation's history!
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Atif Aslam Done all the Shooting for Sur Kshetra TV Music Show
Latest BUZZ Atif Aslam Done all the Shooting for Sur Kshetra TV Music Show Atif Aslam, who was missing from musical front for last few months, has now finished all the recordings of Sur Kshetra. Due to the recordings of the TV show Sur Kshetra, Atif was stuck in UAE and couldn’t perform in any other concert/show. As now the shootings are wrapped up, Atif aslam will be back to his old schedule. The month of April would be really important for him as he will be doing Mega concerts in this month.
Atif Aslam for the very first time will be sharing the stage with Indian Singer Sonu Nigam at O2 Arena. Both singing stars will perform with their bands for atleast 90 minutes and they might also end up giving a duet performance.keep rocking with atif aslam
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Atif Aslam and Ghulam Ali Khan Moments like these cannot be bought
Moments like these cannot be bought, scripted or rehearsed, they can only be earned! Every time Ghulam Ali Khan Sahab graced the set of “Sur Kshetra”, he called upon Atif Aslam & blessed him with a lot of love and affection and it increased with each visit. Atif finally decided to record this beautiful gesture made repeatedly by the legend so that he can cherish it for the rest of his life. To Atif, this moment is more precious than any award he might ever be able to win! This is a moment that still brings a smile on Atif Aslam’s face when he thinks about it! Not only did Ghulam Ali Khan sahab appreciate the respect he received from our humble superstar, he also personally told Atif that he has a dynamic presence & speaks really well! May Allah always bless Ghulam Ali Khan Sahab & all the legends of every country with health & happiness! Ameen … This one is really special Aadeez, cherish it!!!
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Aadeez can talk to Atif Aslam on his Birthday
Aadeez can talk to Atif Aslam on his Birthday
Life of a rockstar ... Atif's flight was delayed ... It will take him atleast another 45 minutes to reach home & receive your calls ... Kindly be patient ...
First and foremost, the management wishes Atif Aslam a very very happy biirthday on behalf of all the Aadeez, every single one of them! Yes we mean each one of you 3.5 million + Aadeez! ... We love each and everyone of you & so does Atif! ... On his birthday this year (12th March, 2012), Atif will speak to Aadeez for atleast 2 hours. Kindly see the details as given below:
On the most special day of the year for all of us, Aadeez can talk to Atif Aslam on this mobile number:
0092-334-1040596
Timings:
The number will be made active between 12:30 & 1:00pm PST on 12th March, 2012. It will remain active for at least 2 hours after 1:00pm PST.
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Atif Aslam will takes the time out of his busy schedule only for loving Aadeez
Almost every year, Atif Aslam takes the time out of his busy schedule to interact with Aadeez from all over the globe on his birthday. This year has been particularly busy for our superstar because he has been working on multiple projects simultaneously ...
He has been busy in the recordings of his first musical reality show "Sur Kshetra" that is taking place in Dubai. At the same time he has been actively involved in two different projects that will be revealed later. The schedule and the traveling has been so hectic and quick that he will barely make it to his home on 12th March, 2012. However, he still wants to speak to his Aadeez on his special day. To him, that will be the ultimate way to relax and enjoy the celebrations before he gets occupied with work all over again. The timings for the phone calls will be revealed anytime before 12th March, 2012 along with the phone number.
We cannot reveal the timings yet because the fact of the matter is that we are still not sure when will Atif be able to take the phone calls as he will be traveling on that day as well, but him and his brother Sheraz Aslam fully intend to make the phone calls happen for the Aadeez. Keep visiting the official page for further updates ...
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Atif Aslam will be feature in movie "Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya"
Atif Aslam will Be feature in movie "Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya"
Tomorrow is an exciting day for all the Aadeez! The release of the movie "Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya" on 24th February, 2012 will not only feature two songs by Atif Aslam, it will also feature an exclusive music video that features the superstar. Apparently, Tips has announced that Atif Aslam will be featured in an exclusive music video and that video will be featured as part of the movie itself. So Aadeez, get ready to watch another exclusive video of Atif Aslam in the movie! After BOL, here is another chance for all the Aadeez to watch Atif Aslam on the big screen! Keep supporting Atif Aslam!!!
P.S. Atif Aslam is currently busy with the shooting of his first ever musical reality show "Sur Kshetra". As soon as the show airs, we will provide all of you with exclusive pictures & videos from the show itself as well as backstage moments, preparations & rehearsals. The lack of activity on the page is a sign of things to come!
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Atif Aslam - My Album is Done
Atif Aslam talks about his upcoming record, singing in Bollywood and more...
Shahzeb Shaikh Karachi
Atif Aslam last released a studio album, Meri Kahani in 2007. Since then he’s appeared on Coke Studio, released singles and just last year, delivered two of the biggest hits of the year on the soundtrack of Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol. But that was then.
In addition to touring, Atif has been working with members of Guns ‘n’ Roses on his fourth studio album for quite some time now. But there’s been no word on a formal release.
“My album is done, it’s already recorded,” Atif Aslam tells Instep Today, “I am not releasing it because I want to make some changes to finalize it. The media is also changing and the medium to release [music has changed]. CDs are becoming obsolete and as listeners, we opt for mp3s now. People have no time to buy CDs. They listen to whatever is coming their way, be it on the radio or the Internet. I am also looking into the market; I just did Bol so maybe some time later.”
But don’t non-album projects like Bol as well as excessive travelling affect his studio music?
Atif is quick to respond, “I don’t think so! As I mentioned earlier, I am not releasing it on purpose. However, I am still in the process of thinking that whether I have to do commercial music or non-commercial music.”
Speaking of his music, Atif Aslam has been frequently performing live with Indian artists like Sunidhi Chauhan (Dubai), Shreya Ghosal (USA) etc. Sharing his experience of performing live with Sunidhi, Atif tells Instep Today, “She is a very good artist with a good band. Interestingly, her musicians and sound engineer tell my sound engineer that they wish they would have been mixing for my band.”
However, over the years, Atif has been criticized by many Indian artists who maintain that he doesn’t know how to sing and is a ‘fake’ musician. Atif recalls, “Even Sunidhi has criticized me but that doesn’t make her a bad artist. If she has criticized me, that’s her personal opinion. It doesn’t change my opinion of her singing. She is a good singer.”
And what about Shreya Ghosal?
“I have had duets with her too” says Atif. “She is a good singer. The blend of the two works out well. I think Alisha Chinoy has a very soft tone.”
Unlike Rahat Fateh Ali Khan who features on quite a few Bollywood albums annually, Atif prefers to stay choosy and picks out maybe two projects from Bollywood in a given year.
“I keep a balance. Many offers come but I remain selective,” says Atif.
Speaking of Bol, Atif’s first debut film renders him all smiles. Despite a small role in the film, Atif considers Bol an important milestone in his career.
“There is something called production value. I was the production value added to the film! And, every now and then people complain that Atif doesn’t do charity and isn’t socially active, so this project should prove them wrong. This project is just for cinema. Because Khuda Kay Liye was only released in India and in contrast, I got Bol released all around the world.”
It may come as a surprise but Atif maintains he enjoyed his small role.
“I actually didn’t want a bigger role either. My role suited the story and a bigger role would have taken the movie in a different direction.”
And, how does he think the project has benefited his image as a playback singer? “I think I have benefited from it. I gave the industry a new look and thought. Sometimes, it’s not necessary to think about yourself, sometimes you should think about your cinema and art. If tomorrow Bol gets nominated for an Oscar, the credit would definitely go to people associated to the movie. People don’t know who Humaima is, but they know Atif very well! So I feel responsible for the project,” says Atif plainly. Sticking to his film career, has he received any movie offers recently? “I will only decide when I read the scripts. There are things in pipeline.”
SOURCE = INSTEP TODAY 04-02-2012
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Latest Feat. Atif Aslam - Piya O Re Piya - Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
Check out the latest Video Ft Latest Feat. Atif Aslam - Piya O Re Piya - Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya and official video Tu Mohabbat Hai - Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya - Atif Aslam & Monali Thakur Update - The complete video of the song "Piya O Re Piya" from the movie "Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya" has been uploaded by Tips. The video prominently features Atif Aslam along with the lead actors of the movie. Check it out, enjoy & share it with all the Aadeez! Keep supporting Atif Aslam & be ready to welcome him on your television screens every week! He is completely focused and making sure that the wait is worthwhile!!!
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Atif Aslam - I wish I was there at the auditions of Sur Kshetra
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Atif Aslam live at CCL Sharjah
Check out the latest photos of Atif Aslam live at CCL Sharjah 13th Jan, 2012. — in Al Sharjah, Sharjah.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Atif Aslam Official Latest Launch Promo SUR KSHETRA
Check out the latest Atif Aslam Official Latest Launch Promo SUR KSHETRA
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Atif Aslam performing live @ the opening ceremony of - Celebrity Cricket League
Catch Atif Aslam performing live @ the opening ceremony of the "Celebrity Cricket League" (CCL) to be held in the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 13th January, 2012 ... The night will feature a host of Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Suneil Shetty, Venkatesh, Sonakshi, Kangna, Ritesh and more ...
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