Atif Aslam

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Atif Aslam(�1�7�1�9�1�5�1�5 �1�9�1�1�1�8�1�9; bornMuhammad Atif Aslam) is a Pakistani pop singerand 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, [ 1 ]and is known for his vocal beltingtechnique. [ 2 ]Atif is a recipient for the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan\�s highest civilian decorations.
Early life
Atif was born into a Muslimfamily in Wazirabad, Pakistan. He began his education in kindergartenat Kimberley Hall School, Larkana. In 1991 he then moved to Rawalpindiwhere he continued his studies in St. Paul\�s Cambridge School, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi. Atif returned to Lahorein 1995 where he continued his studies in Divisional Public School, Lahore. He continued onwards to his FSC inPunjab College Lahore. Atif eventually graduated with a Bachelor\�s degree. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]
Debut
Even though Atif always admired Nusrat Fateh Ali Khanand Abida Parveen. [ 7 ]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. [ 8 ]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. [ 9 ]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.
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.
Following the massive success ofJal 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.
He began to tour internationally with collaborative performances in the USAand Canadawith RDBand Annie Khalid. Atif then made his solo debut concert in New Jerseyin Summer Beats 2008 (that also featured Kailash Kher, Richa Sharma& Amanat Ali) at Sovereign Bank Arena. [ 10 ]After a sold out concert in New Jersey, Atif returned with his band and special guests to Queens Colden Center, New Yorkto perform on July 2, 2010. [ 11 ]Taking over the entire production Atif produced the entire event with special sound and light design to support his concert, giving the audience a memorable experience.