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Hona Tha Pyar – Atif Aslam & Faiza Mujahid – OST BOL

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Film: Bol
Picturised on: Atif Aslam & Mahira Khan
Director: Shoaib Mansoor
Copyright: BHY

Atif Aslam @ Queens Colden Center, NY (Concert Reviews)

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:11:06 +0000

BY: MTV Iggy

Atif Aslam is a raging sensation in the subcontinent, especially among young women. He is the Pakistani version of Enrique, if you will. Or better yet, a 27 year old Justin Bieber (in terms of fan hysteria) with a voice to die for. With 3 albums to his name (Jal Pari, Doorie, Meri Kahani), and his singing talents on blockbuster Bollywood musicals like Kalyug and Race to name a few, Atif is the current face of the desi music industry. He has already conquered Pakistan and is fast emerging as the go-to man for Bollywood film producers.

Atif is the kind of artist that would be hard to categorize in a set genre. He’s a hybrid rock/pop star and then some. His music is mostly about love and that one elusive (also lucky) girl. The tracks that propelled him to stardom, “Aadat” and “Bheegi Yaadein,” are cult classics, a definite mainstay on ANY desi’s ipod list. His voice throbs and soars over a multi-octave span, hitting highs and lows with heart-tugging perfection. You just have to give him a listen if you haven’t already.

So when a demigod like Atif tours the States, it’s big news for all the female desis out there. They were sure to turn up in droves for his July 1 show. How could I not go?

The venue, Colden Center, is a theater auditorium in Queens College. Seating just over 2oo0 people and looking a bit like the place you staged “Romeo and Juliet” or “Hair” if you were a drama club kid who went to a very large high school, it’s a bit cozier than the giant arenas Atif usually performs in.

By 8:30 pm, right on time, the show opened with the up-and-coming performer Jankee Parekh even though the theater was only two thirds full and people were still trickling in. Jankee began crooning popular Bollywood numbers and the crowd immediately took a liking to her, cheering along to every song. She did a short set of six song and the last, “Jai Ho,” brought on enthusiastic applause.

The audience was primed, the venue was at near full capacity, and repeated chants of “Atif! Atif!” echoed through the hall. Teenage girls were in the majority, but families out for a night took up the rest of the space. And by families, I mean the complete deal — there was one extended clan taking up 25+ seats at the back!

Atif appeared onstage a short 10 minutes after Jankee’s performance. Rumor is that he’s a nervous performer, but evidently all inhibitions were put aside because he nonchalantly strolled out, singing the fan fave “Ankhon Se.” You could sense the change in atmosphere immediately. An electric charge rippled over the auditorium and girls began screaming their lungs out and tripping over each other to get a better view.

I can see how Atif brings forth such awe from his female fans. Besides his amazing voice, his mannerisms give him a certain lover boy image. He comes across as a shy and reserved person, lacking much dynamism or energy. But he has a quietly glittering charisma, that X-factor that seems to melt any girl in seconds. As he sat on a stool with his guitar, singing love ballads, he reminded me of a medieval troubadour serenading love-struck damsels. His every move, even just stretching an arm out, seemed to be considered madly ***y and gave rise to shrieks of ecstasy. The billowing smoke machine behind him probably helped a lot too.

But not all were quite as enthralled. I heard a guy in his late 20s behind me yawn, “I feel like sleeping…Such a busy week and this isn’t helping.” On my right, aunty-jis silently observed the show, while on my left, a couple gossiped about their neighbor’s new job. The show clearly catered to a specific demographic. At one point, it vaguely reminded me of those high school cultural events where parents come along and indulgently sit in the back while their kids enjoy the show.

After the first how, however, Atif picked up the pace. When he sang “Pehli Nazar Mein,” a popular track from a Bollywood film, everyone leaped to their feet, the energy levels rose, and even the aunties in front rows crowded around the stage. His audience banter was limited, but he got huge cheers when he started off a number by saying, “Pakistan, this is for you.”

As the popular hits began coming thick and fast, so did the audience members crowded around the stage. This didn’t go down so well with venue security. Few people were still in their seats and the teenage girls were going nuts. The crowd had to be controlled pronto. Security got up on stage and threatened to shut it down until the organizers asked people to return to their seats. A guy next to me commented, “That there is a Desi show for you.”

I wondered how Atif would recover from the disruption, but he was remarkably unfazed. (So much for rumors about his nerves!) He brought the house down immediately with “Tere Bin,” his first Bollywood track and a personal favorite of mine. He seemed more energized than ever, and the crowd loved it. Atif wrapped the show by 11:30, ending it on a high note with “Mahi Ve” from the 2003 blockbuster film Kal Ho Naa Ho.

The parents were pleased. The girls had the time of their lives. It was Atif Atif all the way.

– Siddharth Ganji

Source: mtviggy.com

Atif Aslam was proposed by Nirma

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:02:31 +0000

Film actress Nirma desired to get married to Atif Aslam today in an interview with Geo News. She said that she is deeply in love with Atif Aslam’s singing and his personality and wants to get married to only Atif. She also said that Atif Aslam sang ‘Mil ke bhi, hum na mile, Tumse na jane kyun’ only for her (ha ha).

Yes, that’s exactly what he was thinking while singing that song, in fact he even had his eyes closed so he could imagine seeing Nirma so his voice could fill more feelings into the song.

Methinks that Atif Aslam would say, “It is a very good thing that our SENIORS are liking our work and are appreciating us.” and he would also say that he will get married when he finds the right person. As far as I remember Atif talked about his crushes in an interview in which he said, “I have had crushes but nothing serious. Probably long time back, I had crush on bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, she was my favorite“

Atif Aslam’s ‘Bol’ to release in September 2010

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:29:54 +0000

Shoaib Mansoor directed Bol, starring Atif Aslam in the lead, will go on floors in September this year. Bol will see three beautiful ladies (Mahira Khan, Iman Ali and Humaima Abbasi) opposite Atif Aslam.

Asked about the kind of part he is doing, he said, “I am playing a hero but I wanted to be a villain though because he carries most of the success and a lot of women.. no I am just kidding I am not a womanizer at all. My part of the role is that I am playing a doctor from a middle class family who wants to become a musician as well and there is a controversy about Muslims in it.”

Asked about his excitement about the film, he said, “I am pretty much excited about my film but I don’t want to become more famous just because I am doing a film or something because I think I have explored myself as an actor.”

Atif Aslam said that he is done with his acting and the shooting of the film is also complete now. The film is now in its “Post-production” and they are just gonna be releasing it by September.

Source: Koolmuzone.com

Atif Aslam Wallpaper

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Atif Aslam Wallpaper

Download Atif Aslam & Stings ‘Ab Hi Kuch Karna’ in Mp3 formate

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Download Ab Khud Hi Kuch by Atif Aslam & Strings

Ab Hi Kuch Karna Lyrics

Hathoon pe dhare hum haath bethenge kab tak?
kya badle hai halat aisey ab tak
kab tak roona pareyga
jo hai khona pareyga
kehta hoon sunloo mere yaar

ab khud kuch karna pareyga humko
chalna pareyga marna pareyga
ab khud kuch karna pareyga

kitne sawaloon ke jawab miley hain ab tak
kitna kiya hai intezar aur karooge kab tak
kab tak roona pareyga
jo hai khona pareyga
kehta hoon sunloo mere yaar

ab khud kuch karna pareyga humko
chalna pareyga marna pareyga
ab khud kuch karna pareyga

yeh kahani howi purani kitne logoon ki suni zubani
tumhein jo kehna hai kehdo yeh waqt hai zamana kaheyga
iss kahani ka akhir ab tum ko badalna pareyga

ab khud kuch karna pareyga humko
chalna pareyga marna pareyga
ab khud kuch karna pareyga humko
chalna pareyga marna pareyga
ab khud kuch karna pareyga humko
chalna pareyga marna pareyga
ab khud kuch karna pareyga

Atif Aslam In Warid Glow Commercial Video

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 09:07:19 +0000

Its the “Glow” campaign by Warid and its our very own Superstar Atif Aslam adding his glowing presence to the adverstisement. Keep glowing & grooving with Atif Aslam!!!

Atif Aslam In Warid Glow Commercial Video

Atif Aslam on Bollywood and Relationship

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 09:11:18 +0000

Atif Aslam began his career with ‘Jal’ band but he says that ‘Jal’ was never a part of his journey, and he created his own identity.

While talking to a local channel, he said that many Bollywood producers approached him with different offers, but he was waiting for the right script. His character in the upcoming Bollywood flick, is the exact opposite of his glamorous image. It is of a low profile middle class boy studying to be a doctor. He is also working at the film’s music. The film was shot in Norway, and the story is about a city boy in love with a girl, very reminiscent of stories from old Lahore, according to Atif. He conceded that he is not a learnt actor, but he is working hard and is hoping to explore himself better through his acting. The movie is expected to be released by the end of this year.

Atif is not working on a solo album and instead concentrating only on playback singing. He said that he prefers to be known as a quality singer and not as an other fame hungry individual.

He intentionally avoids media and their strange gossips. He said that you cannot win everyone and he has attempted to win only a few people. Talking about the relationship, he said, “It’s not the right time to get involved in an affair because if you love someone, you need to devote a large chunk of your time to that person and I don’t have enough time. My priorities at this time are different.”

Atif Aslam interview with Magazine For The Youth

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 09:07:10 +0000

- Star and date of birth

Pisces. March 12, 1983.

- The best thing about being a teenager

Carefreeness – no responsibilities, no time schedules, no formalities.

- I was always listening to…

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Kishore Kumar, because of my eldest brother’s huge musical collection.

- I was glued to the TV for

Mr Bean and the Voltron series.

- My favourite movie was T2

- My favourite actor was

Don’t remember.

- My favourite book was

Dad’s Cheque Book

- My room was full of

My dirty clothes and cricket kit.

- My room walls carried the posters of

Nobody.

- My closet was full of

Socks without their matching half, hehehehe.

- My friends were

Didn’t have many friends.

- My first crush

I think she was my class-fellow in grade one.

- What hurt me the most

When friends agree on something and then don’t follow it.

- My dream was to become

Attacking bowler of Pakistan cricket team.

- I wish I had known then

That this beautiful time will never retunand I should enjoy every bit of my childhood to its maximum.

- Relations with siblings

We all work as a team as ‘Band of Brothers’. Shahzad Aslam, my eldest bro, has been a consistent guide in every aspect of my career. He supported my music with his lyrics and his photography (discreet-vision.com).Shahbaz Aslam managed me through thick and thin, got the best deals for me and designs wonderful clothes (shahbazaslam.com). Sheraz Aslam, the one elder to me, is like a chum, a friend with whom I share everything. He manages my website and Internet related stuff.

- Relations with parents

Being the youngest, I was pampered the most and of course, I love them more than anyone and anything

- My school was

Grade one and two: Kimberley Hall, Model Town Lahore. Grade three to eight: Saint Paul School, Rawalpindi. Grade nine and 10: DPS, Model Town, Lahore.

- Ragging at college/university

Seniors enjoyed ragging me a lot.

- I couldn’t stand

Rondi maarnay walay bachay.

- My favourite hangout was

Bunking from college and playing tape-ballcricket with a bet price for the winning team.

– S.A.

Unwrapped with Caiyad Phahad and Atif Aslam

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 09:04:48 +0000

Unwrapped with Caiyad Phahad

Caiyad Phahad One on one with Atif Aslam the voice of the century

When CP asked Atif Aslam that who was your inspiration so he replied “People” my music is on people and for people.

At what age you started singing professionally asked by CP, he replied “17” I started by singing in college and competitions and that is where I released my first song Aadat over internet and after 3 years of that I did the video

I performed 3 weeks back in West Indies and what surprised me was that there were no Pakistani and even the Indian Crowd were local (born n brought up there) and most of them have no clue about the meaning of lyrics but they were singing my songs, he replied when it was being asked that Which country you like to perform

Atif Aslam elaborated it further that I would like to play free style at a place where people doesn’t know me at all and when i start playing i would like to see how people will react to my music and how much crowd I can attract.

When CP asked that every song you do as playback in Bollywood it’s a super hit its like you put your hand in sand and you make it Gold so how are you managing to do this, he replied “I am blessed and I do it my way” he elaborated further that Live singing and Play back singing is two different things as play back singing required a lot of adjustments and variations but live singing you can do your way and not the way Music Director wants and that is why I love Live Performances and the best part is that each song I do as play back singer I do it my way and Music Director trust me on that.

What is the memorable thing ever happened, Atif replied “in Lahore, Pakistan when I was doing live performance a girl came on stage and hugged me and I don’t know her at all”

CP asked Atif that what is the best thing about live performance, he replied with a smile “instant response of people” and I always love to see people carrying play cards and posters such as “Atif I love you” “Marry Me Atif”

“I will never declare it to media if ever I am supporting any cause as I am doing it for me, people and God” he replied in answer to What cause you would like to get associated with?

“be positive, respect your parents and elders, always smile and look for better things in life” Atif Aslam message to his fanz

The interview was conducted by Caiyad Phahad who is a free lance writer from UAE, he can be reached at CaiyadPhahad@Live.com

SOURCE : http://www.spikypenguin.com/reviews/13/unwrapped-caiyad-phah ad-atif-aslam-in-dubai.html