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SUR-KSHETRA Music Reality Show Launch (Official Pictures)

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:00:06 +0000

Atif Aslam and Himesh Reshammiya at the launching of Sahara One’s new reality show ‘Sur Kshetra’

I’ve no idea about Veena’s success: Atif Aslam

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:49:06 +0000

After waiting many long years, it comes as a pleasant news to millions of fans that finally the man with a voice to die for, Atif Aslam, is all set to make his debut to Indian television. Atif will be seen on Sahara One’s upcoming singing reality show Sur-Kshetra. As Atif prepares to make his television entry, we enquired about his fellow country mate, Veena Malik who has already found her calling in India

So, this is what Atif had to say, “I really have no idea about her success here and I have never met her personally. Long back, she had sent me a friend request on Facebook, but I did not add her. In fact I deleted my account after ten days itself because there were a lot of people who were intruding into my personal space.”

Well, all we can say is that, since the Swayamwar is about to launch, Atif would know Veena a lot more well.

Atif will battle against Himesh Reshammiya in Sahara One’s upcoming singing reality show with their respective teams from India and Pakistan. The auditions are on, for the entries and the show will hit screens early next year.

Reporter: Ranjini Nair

Author: Saranya Valsarajan

Source: india-forums.com

Pictures of Atif Aslam at ‘Sur Kshetra’ Launch in Mumbai on 20th Dec 2011

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Atif Aslam and Himesh Reshammiya at the launch of Sahara One’s new reality show ‘Sur Kshetra’ in JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai branch on 20th December, 2011. View the event pictures below:

Atif Aslam And Himesh Reshammiya Launch ‘Sur-Kshetra’

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Atif Aslam and Himesh Reshammiya came together to launch a new reality T.V. singing show called ‘Sur-Kshetra.’ The two singers who will be on the judges panel will look for talented singers from both India and Pakistan.

Atif Aslam & Himesh – Sur Kshetra (Music Show): Promo

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Sur Kshetra : Promo # 1

Eid Mubarak

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Eid Mubarak to all of Atif’s Fans

Atif Aslam has a Dream

admin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:10:39 +0000

Lanny Cordola, Atif Aslam and Todd Shea tour and play music for the people of Pakistan, Summer 2010. Dedicated to the flood victims of Pakistan.

The footage you see was shot by Atif, Lanny and other friends with a small Flip camera during their travels across Pakistan in September 2010. It was assembled and edited by Shawn Perry.

Atif Aslam – Todd & Lanny – We Will Rise Again Rough Cut HD

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

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:50:39 +0000

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