Atif Aslam is a Pakistani playback singer and actor. He is known for his vocal belt technique. Atif has given several popular hit songs not only in Pakistan but in India as well and has lent his voice to several Bollywood songs.
Wiki/Biography
Atif Aslam was born on 12 March 1983 (age 40 years; in 2023) in the city of Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He started his kindergarten education from Kimberley Hall School, Lahore. When he moved to Rawalpindi, he studied at St. Paul’s Cambridge School, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi. He continued his education from Divisional Public School when he returned to Lahore. He started FSC from Fazaia Inter College, Lahore. He studied at the Punjab Institute of Computer Science (PICS), Lahore to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Atif Aslam was born into a Pakistani Punjabi Family to Mohammad Aslam and Rehana Shaheen. He has three brothers named Shahbaz, who is a Designer, Shahzad, a photographer and Sheraz.
Atif Aslam with his siblings
Wife & Children
He is married to Sara Bharwana, an educationist.
Atif Alam with his wife Sara Bharwana
The couple has three children, two sons named Abdul Ahad (born in 2014) and Aryaan Aslam (born in 2019), and a daughter named Halima Atif Aslam (born in 2023).
Atif with his son Sunday
Career
He started his career as the lead singer of the band named “Jal” in 2002. Atif gained a lot of fame through the band. The band first found commercial success with the song “Aadat” in 2003.
After leaving the group, Atif released his first solo album titled “Jalpari,” which turned out to be a huge hit.
He got his first break in Bollywood through Mahesh Bhatt, when he came to Atif to get his consent to add his song “Woh Lamhey” in the film “Zeher (2005).” He made his acting debut through the movie “Bol” in 2011. 
Controversy
- Atif Aslam faced a backlash from the audience after he sang the Bollywood song, ” Tera Hone Laga Hoon” from the movie “Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahaani” at the Pakistan Independence Day Parade in New York. In her response to the haters who slammed her for singing the Indian song at Pakistan’s Independence Day Parade, she posted a photo of herself on Instagram saying ‘No Chance To Give Up’ and wrote that she loves her haters. He further added that he is a representative of his country’s flag and his fans know how he respects it. Pakistani singer, Shafqat Amanat Ali, also supported Atif by saying, “Music is not Indian or Pakistani. It’s just music.”
Atif Aslam On His Controversy
- It was on the set of “Sur Kshetra,” a singing reality show, which pitted India and Pakistan against each other, led by Atif Aslam and Himesh Reshammiya respectively; Asha Bhosle is judging the show along with Abida Parveen and Runa Laila. Asha Bhosle voiced her opinion about one of the Pakistani contestants on the show which led to a heated argument between her and Atif. Asha Bhosle walked out of the show and the makers of the show had to intervene to get Asha back in the show.
- The group, Jal’s album “Aadat” and Atif Aslam’s album “Jalpari,” shared certain songs such as “Aadat,” “Bheegi Yaadein” and “Ankhon Se,” which sparked a heated dispute between Atif and the members of Jal that resulted in both parties claiming ownership of the songs. The dispute was even taken to court. However, the court’s decision was in favor of both.
Award
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2008
Atif Aslam Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Lux Style Awards
- Album of the Year for Jalpari in 2005
- Best Album for Doorie in 2007
- The Best Celebrities for Police Outfits in 2008
- Best Original Soundtrack for “Hona Tha Pyar” movie Bol in 2012
- Music Icon of the year in 2013
- Best Playback Singer “Dil Dancer” for the movie Actor in Law in 2017
Favourite
- Food: Biryani, Aloo Palak
- Movies: Parinda (1989), Yugpurush (1998), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Fight Club (1999), Castaway (2000), Legends of the Fall (1994)
- Songs: Zindagi Ka Safar by Kishore Kumar, Tu Mera Dil Tu Meri Jaan by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, My Confessions by Richard Marx, Where Were You by Pink Floyd
- Musicians: Abida Parveen, Zakir Hussain, Amjad Islam Amjad, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- TV Shows: Freinds, Mr Bean, Voltron Series
- Travel Destination: Europe
Net worth
His net worth is around Rs. 150 Crore (PKR 268 Crore).
Car Collection
Facts
- He had completed his 10th standard at the age of 14 and was the youngest among his classmates to do so.
- Earlier, Atif dreamed of becoming a cricketer and wanted to be a part of Pakistan’s national cricket team.
- Although his parents wanted him to become a doctor, Atif chose to become a computer engineer.
- He dressed up as former Pakistan cricket team captain Imran Khan in a fancy dress competition when he was in first grade.
Atif Aslam Dressed Like Imran Khan At His School Party
- Her latent singing talent was first discovered by her friends, who told her parents about it.
- He was selected as a pace bowler in the Pakistan U-19 cricket team.
- Four songs from Atif’s album “Doorie” were featured in Hollywood films. Two of them titled “Yakeen” and “Ehsaas” and the single “Aadat” from the album “Jalpari” were featured in the movie ‘Man Push Cart’ in 2005. The songs “Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain” and “Mori Araj Suno” were featured in the movie “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” in 2012.
- He fell in love with his future wife, Sara Bharwana, during his college days. They tied the knot after seven years of dating.
Atif Aslam with his wife
- Atif had no money to record “Aadat.” So he drives a local van and somehow manages to earn Rs. 15000 for recording.
- Regarding his split with the group, Jal, Atif said that his brother managed the group, but his fellow group Gohar Mumtaz, wanted his own brother to manage the group. However, the dispute was resolved with both of their brothers managing the group. Later, Gohar left Atif by going solo with the group to be represented in a channel. He even lied that Atif was absent from the show because one of his family members had died.
- Atif’s first concert was held at McDonald’s, where he earned a sum of PKR 500.
- He likes to sketch in his spare time.
- He is the youngest recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence), which is the 4th highest decoration awarded to any civilian in Pakistan.
- He has also done free concerts for charity.
- Atif loves his wicked smile and considers it his best feature.
- Atif once said that he doesn’t usually make friends in one meeting; instead, he always observes people and then decides whether to be friends with them or not.
- Atif Aslam’s concert in Pune was canceled in 2015 due to objections from the Shiv Sena. The Shiv Sena forced the organizers of the show to cancel the concert saying that no artist from Pakistan would be allowed to perform in Pune.
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