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{{Short description|Pakistani playback singer, song-writer, composer and actor}}
{{Short description|Pakistani playback singer and songwriter}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Atif Aslam
| name = Atif Aslam
| image = Atif Aslam at Badlapur.jpg
| nickname = '''Aadee'''
| caption = Aslam in 2015
| image = Atif Aslam at Badlapur (cropped).jpg
| alt = A portrait cropped from an image of Aslam standing in front of a large film poster for ''Badlapur''. He looks off slightly toward his right.
| caption = Aslam at an event for ''[[Badlapur (film)|Badlapur]]'' in 2015
| alt = A portrait image of Aslam standing in front of a large film poster for ''Badlapur''.
| native_name = {{Nastaliq|عاطف اسلم}}
| birth_name = Muhammad Atif Aslam
| native_name = {{nq|عاطف اسلم}}
| native_name_lang = pnb
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|3|12}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 February 2015 |title=Atif Aslam may unveil new song on his birthday |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/atif-aslam-may-unveil-new-song-on-his-birthday/ |access-date=17 August 2020 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=23 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023131217/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/atif-aslam-may-unveil-new-song-on-his-birthday/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Latest News, India News, India-China Border, Coronavirus Latest News, Live Breaking News |url=https://indianexpress.com/ |access-date=17 August 2020 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=22 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622094128/https://indianexpress.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2017 |title=Atif Aslam recently released a new single 'Younhi' on his birthday |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1354123/atif-aslam-recently-released-new-single-younhi-birthday |access-date=17 August 2020 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en |archive-date=11 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111193504/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1354123/atif-aslam-recently-released-new-single-younhi-birthday |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| birth_place = [[Wazirabad]], [[Punjab, Pakistan]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|3|12}}
| nationality = [[Pakistanis|Pakistani]]
| birth_place = [[Wazirabad]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], Pakistan
| occupation = {{Hlist|Singer|songwriter|composer|actor}}
| occupation = {{Hlist|[[Singer]]|[[songwriter]]|[[composer]]|[[actor]]}}
| years_active = 2002–present
| years_active = 2002–present
| works = [[Atif Aslam discography|Full list]]
| works = {{Hlist|[[Atif Aslam discography|Discography]]|[[#Filmography|Filmography]]}}
| height =
| relatives =
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Atif Aslam|Full list]]
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Atif Aslam|Full list]]
| children = 2
| partner =
| children = 3
| spouse = {{Marriage|Sara Bharwana|28 March 2013}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/singer-atif-aslam-welcomes-second-baby-with-wife-sara-bharwana-1630932-2019-12-23|title=Singer Atif Aslam welcomes second baby with wife Sara Bharwana|date=23 December 2019|website=India Today|access-date=29 October 2020|archive-date=24 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224051721/https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/singer-atif-aslam-welcomes-second-baby-with-wife-sara-bharwana-1630932-2019-12-23|url-status=live}}</ref>
| honours = [[Tamgha-e-Imtiaz]] {{Small|(2008)}}<br/>[[The Dubai Stars|Dubai Walk of Fame]] {{Small|(2019)}}
| spouse = {{Marriage|Sara Bharwana|28 March 2013}}
| honours = {{Ubl
| signature = [[File:Atif-aslam--transparenet-signature.png|100px]]
| [[File:Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Civilian).png|25px]] [[Tamgha-e-Imtiaz]] (2008)
| [[The Dubai Stars|Dubai Walk of Fame]] (2019)
}}
| signature = Atif-aslam--transparenet-signature.png
| signature_size = 100px
| website = {{URL|aadeez.com}}
| website = {{URL|aadeez.com}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = Yes
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| instrument = {{Hlist|Vocals|guitar|piano|music|electronic music}}
| instrument = {{Hlist|[[Vocals]]|[[guitar]]|[[piano]]}}
| label = {{Hlist|[[Zee Music Company]]|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]|[[Coke Studio (Pakistan)|Coke Studio]]|[[YRF Music]]|[[Universal Music]]|[[Tips Music]]|[[Venus Records & Tapes|Venus Records]]|[[Sony Music]]}}
| label = {{Hlist|[[Zee Music Company]]|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]|[[Coke Studio (Pakistan)|Coke Studio]]|[[YRF Music]]|[[Universal Music]]|[[Tips Music]]|[[Venus Records & Tapes|Venus Records]]|[[Sony Music]]}}
| genre = {{Hlist|[[Filmi music|Filmi]]|romantic|pop|rock|[[qawwali]]|[[classical music]]|[[alternative music]]}}
| background = Solo singer
| genre = {{Hlist|[[Filmi music|Filmi]]|romantic|[[Ballad music|ballad]]|pop|rock|[[sufi]]|[[ghazal]]|[[qawwali]]|[[ classical music ]]|[[world music]]|[[Alternative Music]]}}
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'''Atif Aslam'''{{efn|[[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Urdu]]: عاطف اسلم}} ({{IPA-pa|aːt̪ɪf əsləm}}; born 12 March 1983) is a Pakistani [[playback singer]], [[songwriter]], composer, and actor. He has recorded many songs in both Pakistan and India, and is known for his [[Belting (music)|vocal belting]] technique.<ref name="Hindustan times">{{cite news |title=Music knows no boundaries: Atif Aslam |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Music-knows-no-boundaries-Atif-Aslam/Article1-507678.aspx |work=Hindustan Times |date=12 February 2010 |access-date=23 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101018085516/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Music-knows-no-boundaries-Atif-Aslam/Article1-507678.aspx |archive-date=18 October 2010}}</ref><ref name="tribune">{{cite news |title=So you think you can act? |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/13896/so-you-think-you-can-act/ |work=The Express Tribune |date=17 May 2010 |access-date=23 September 2011 |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225041325/https://tribune.com.pk/story/13896/so-you-think-you-can-act/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
'''Muhammad Atif Aslam''' ({{Lang-ur|محمد عاطف اسلم}}; born 12 March 1983; mostly referred to as '''Atif Aslam''') is a [[Pakistanis|Pakistani]] [[playback singer]] and actor. He has recorded numerous chart-topping songs<ref name="Hindustan times">{{cite news |title=Music knows no boundaries: Atif Aslam |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Music-knows-no-boundaries-Atif-Aslam/Article1-507678.aspx |work=Hindustan Times |date=12 February 2010 |access-date=23 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101018085516/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Music-knows-no-boundaries-Atif-Aslam/Article1-507678.aspx |archive-date=18 October 2010}}</ref> in both [[Pakistan]] and [[India]] and is known for his [[Belting (music)|vocal belting]] technique.<ref name="tribune">{{cite news |title=So you think you can act? |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/13896/so-you-think-you-can-act/ |work=The Express Tribune |date=17 May 2010 |access-date=23 September 2011 |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225041325/https://tribune.com.pk/story/13896/so-you-think-you-can-act/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He predominantly sings in [[Hindustani language|Urdu and Hindi]], but has also sung in [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]] and [[Pashto language|Pashto]]. With a number of successful chart-topping songs, he is often regarded as one of the best playback singers in the [[Music of India|Indian]] and [[Music of Pakistan|Pakistani music industries]] of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Being Atif Aslam |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/653254-being-atif-aslam |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |website=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en |access-date=25 May 2020 |archive-date=25 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200525054915/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/653254-being-atif-aslam |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=What makes Atif Aslam one of the best Bollywood singers till date? |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/movies/celebrities-movies/makes-atif-aslam-one-best-bollywood-singers-till-date/2019/07/20 |last=Team |first=Author: Editorial |date=20 July 2019 |website=IWMBuzz |language=en-US |access-date=25 May 2020 |archive-date=8 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808233748/https://www.iwmbuzz.com/movies/celebrities-movies/makes-atif-aslam-one-best-bollywood-singers-till-date/2019/07/20 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Throwback to Salman Khan's famous love song 'Dil Diyan Gallan' from 'Tiger Zinda Hai' |url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/salman-khans-love-song-dil-diyan-gallan-and-its-making |last=World |first=Republic |website=Republic World |access-date=25 May 2020 |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100445/https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/salman-khans-love-song-dil-diyan-gallan-and-its-making.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam is touring the United Kingdom, confirms the pop legend |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/622694-atif-aslam-is-touring-the-united-kingdom-confirms-the-pop-legend |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |website=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en |access-date=25 May 2020 |archive-date=3 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303182102/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/622694-atif-aslam-is-touring-the-united-kingdom-confirms-the-pop-legend |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2008, Aslam received the [[Tamgha-e-Imtiaz]], the fourth-highest civilian honour award from the [[Government of Pakistan|Pakistani government]]. He is also a recipient of a number of [[Lux Style Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Arjit and Ankit are good but not good enough to replace me: Atif Aslam |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/857711/arjit-and-ankit-are-good-but-not-good-enough-to-replace-me-atif-aslam/ |access-date=25 August 2017 |date=23 March 2015 |work=The Express Tribune |author=Sameen Hassan |archive-date=30 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330125249/https://tribune.com.pk/story/857711/arjit-and-ankit-are-good-but-not-good-enough-to-replace-me-atif-aslam/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Aslam made his acting debut in 2011 with the Urdu social drama film ''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]''. In 2019, he was awarded with a star in the [[The Dubai Stars|Dubai Walk of Fame]] after his nomination for the best singer in Pakistan.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2084056/4-atif-aslam-gets-dubai-star-new-walk-fame/ |title=Atif Aslam gets his own Dubai star at the new walk of fame |last=Tribune.com.pk |date=21 October 2019 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en |access-date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=22 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122001445/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2084056/4-atif-aslam-gets-dubai-star-new-walk-fame/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/dubai-stars-open-sonam-kapoor-atif-aslam-balqees-and-more-honoured |title=Dubai Stars open; Sonam Kapoor, Atif Aslam, Balqees and more honoured |last=Light |first=David |website=Khaleej Times |access-date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=22 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022071702/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/dubai-stars-open-sonam-kapoor-atif-aslam-balqees-and-more-honoured |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/dubai-walk-of-fame-everyone-who-has-been-awarded-a-dubai-star-so-far-1.881326 |title=Dubai Walk of Fame: everyone who has been awarded a Dubai Star so far |website=The National |language=en |access-date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=23 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123013011/https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/dubai-walk-of-fame-everyone-who-has-been-awarded-a-dubai-star-so-far-1.881326 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was also featured in the Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars, published in December, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cutacut.com/2020/12/09/forbes-asias-100-digital-stars/|title=Atif Aslam, Mahira Khan, Aiman Khan amongst Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars|first=Cutacut Editorial|last=Team|date=9 December 2020|access-date=12 December 2020|archive-date=9 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209095048/https://cutacut.com/2020/12/09/forbes-asias-100-digital-stars/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2020/12/07/forbes-asias-100-digital-stars/|title=Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars|first=Rana Wehbe|last=Watson|website=Forbes|access-date=12 December 2020|archive-date=8 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208153406/https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2020/12/07/forbes-asias-100-digital-stars/|url-status=live}}</ref> Aslam has an extensively large following at home in Pakistan as well as in neighboring country India and Bangladesh. He refers to his fans as "Aadeez" ({{Lang-ur|عادیز}}; {{Translation|Habituals}}).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.weeklyblitz.net/entertainment/up-in-the-sky-with-atif-aslam/ |title=Up in the sky with Atif Aslam |first=Editor |last=Blitz |date=21 April 2019 |access-date=19 July 2020 |archive-date=19 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719084555/https://www.weeklyblitz.net/entertainment/up-in-the-sky-with-atif-aslam/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Born in [[Wazirabad|Wazirabad, Punjab]], Atif Aslam started his music career in early 2000s. He released his first album titled "''[[Jal Pari (album)|Jal Pari]]''". In 2005, he debuted in [[Bollywood]] music industry by singing a song in the [[Indian film]], ''[[Zeher]]''. After this, he sang multiple songs in Bollywood in India and [[Lollywood]] in Pakistan. Aslam has sung for ''[[Coke Studio (Pakistan)|Coke Studio]]''. He [[Second-language acquisition#Language dominance|predominantly sings]] in [[Hindustani language|Urdu]], but also sings in his native [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], as well as [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Persian language|Persian]] and [[Pashto]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam is touring the United Kingdom, confirms the pop legend |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/622694-atif-aslam-is-touring-the-united-kingdom-confirms-the-pop-legend |last=Sabeeh |first=Maheen |website=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en |access-date=25 May 2020 |archive-date=3 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303182102/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/622694-atif-aslam-is-touring-the-united-kingdom-confirms-the-pop-legend |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2008, he received the [[Tamgha-e-Imtiaz]], the fourth-highest civilian honor award from the [[Government of Pakistan|Pakistani government]].{{cn|date=June 2024}} He is also a recipient of several [[Lux Style Awards]]. In March 2003? He was introduced by [[McDonald's Pakistan]] To sing Commercials for cartoons like [[Sonic The Hedgehog]] and [[Hello Kitty]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Arjit and Ankit are good but not good enough to replace me: Atif Aslam |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/857711/arjit-and-ankit-are-good-but-not-good-enough-to-replace-me-atif-aslam/ |access-date=25 August 2017 |date=23 March 2015 |work=The Express Tribune |author=Sameen Hassan |archive-date=30 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330125249/https://tribune.com.pk/story/857711/arjit-and-ankit-are-good-but-not-good-enough-to-replace-me-atif-aslam/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Aslam made his acting debut in 2011, with the Urdu social drama film ''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]''. In 2019, he was awarded a star in the [[The Dubai Stars|Dubai Walk of Fame]] after his nomination for the best singer in Pakistan.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2084056/4-atif-aslam-gets-dubai-star-new-walk-fame/ |title=Atif Aslam gets his own Dubai star at the new walk of fame |last=Tribune.com.pk |date=21 October 2019 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en |access-date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=22 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122001445/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2084056/4-atif-aslam-gets-dubai-star-new-walk-fame/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/dubai-stars-open-sonam-kapoor-atif-aslam-balqees-and-more-honoured |title=Dubai Stars open; Sonam Kapoor, Atif Aslam, Balqees and more honoured |last=Light |first=David |website=Khaleej Times |access-date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=22 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022071702/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/dubai-stars-open-sonam-kapoor-atif-aslam-balqees-and-more-honoured |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/dubai-walk-of-fame-everyone-who-has-been-awarded-a-dubai-star-so-far-1.881326 |title=Dubai Walk of Fame: everyone who has been awarded a Dubai Star so far |website=The National |date=25 August 2019 |language=en |access-date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=23 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123013011/https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/dubai-walk-of-fame-everyone-who-has-been-awarded-a-dubai-star-so-far-1.881326 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was also featured in the [[Forbes|Forbes Asia's]] 100 Digital Stars, published in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2020/12/07/forbes-asias-100-digital-stars/|title=Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars|first=Rana Wehbe|last=Watson|website=Forbes|access-date=12 December 2020|archive-date=8 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208153406/https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2020/12/07/forbes-asias-100-digital-stars/|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Early life ==
Atif Aslam was born on 12 March 1983 into a [[Punjabi Muslims|Punjabi Muslim]] family in [[Wazirabad]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]. He went to Kimberley Hall School in [[Lahore]] until 1991, when he moved to [[Rawalpindi]] and continued his studies at St. Paul's Cambridge School in [[Satellite Town, Rawalpindi|Satellite Town]]. In 1995, Aslam returned to Lahore where he continued his studies at a [[Divisional Public School and College|Divisional Public School and College (DPSC)]] branch. He proceeded to attend [[Fazaia Inter College, Lahore|Fazaia Inter College]] for his [[Higher Secondary School Certificate|HSSC]] from 1999 to 2001, and later went to [[Punjab Institute of Computer Science|PICS]] to pursue a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[computer science]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Atif Aslam Great Pakistani Pop Singer |url=http://www.bubblews.com/news/220160-atif-aslam-great-pakistani-pop-singer |access-date=29 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927003735/http://www.bubblews.com/news/220160-atif-aslam-great-pakistani-pop-singer |archive-date=27 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Atif Aslam Biography |url=http://www.tv.com.pk/celebrity/Atif-Aslam/2/biography |work=tv.com.pk |access-date=2 May 2013 |archive-date=26 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326214135/http://www.tv.com.pk/celebrity/Atif-Aslam/2/biography |url-status=live }}</ref> In an interview, Aslam revealed that his ambition around this time was to become a professional cricketer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/346232/the-force-that-is-atif-aslam/ |title=The force that is Atif Aslam |date=20 January 2019 |access-date=19 July 2020 |archive-date=19 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719085210/https://dailytimes.com.pk/346232/the-force-that-is-atif-aslam/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Career ==
Atif Aslam was born on 12 March 1983,<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 February 2015 |title=Atif Aslam may unveil new song on his birthday |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/atif-aslam-may-unveil-new-song-on-his-birthday/ |access-date=17 August 2020 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=23 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023131217/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/atif-aslam-may-unveil-new-song-on-his-birthday/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Latest News, India News, India-China Border, Coronavirus Latest News, Live Breaking News |url=https://indianexpress.com/ |access-date=17 August 2020 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=22 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622094128/https://indianexpress.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2017 |title=Atif Aslam recently released a new single 'Yohi' on his birthday |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1354123/atif-aslam-recently-released-new-single-younhi-birthday |access-date=17 August 2020 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en |archive-date=11 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111193504/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1354123/atif-aslam-recently-released-new-single-younhi-birthday |url-status=live }}</ref> to a middle-class [[Punjabi Muslims|Punjabi]] family in Wazirabad, [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]]. He has three brothers, who have all worked with him: Shahzad as photographer, Shahbaz as designer and manager and Shiraaz as his website co-ordinator.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Paradkar |first=Shalaka |date=4 March 2008 |title=Aslam: 'Bipasha is the hottest' |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/aslam-bipasha-is-the-hottest-1.89763 |website=[[Gulf News]]}}</ref> He went to Kimberley Hall School in [[Lahore]], Punjab, until 1991, when he moved to [[Rawalpindi]], Punjab, and continued his studies at St. Paul's Cambridge School in [[Satellite Town, Rawalpindi|Satellite Town]]. In 1995, Aslam returned to Lahore, where he continued his studies at a [[Divisional Public School and College|Divisional Public School and College (DPSC)]] branch. He proceeded to attend [[Fazaia Inter College, Lahore|Fazaia Inter College]] for his [[Higher Secondary School Certificate|HSSC]] from 1999 to 2001, and later went to [[Punjab Institute of Computer Science]] to pursue a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[computer science]].{{cn|date=June 2024}}
Aslam has stated that he had no initial formal training in music, and was disinterested in the thought of pursuing a musical career over one in cricket. It was not until his college days that he began to actively take part in various musical competitions and eventually was encouraged by his friends to establish himself in the music industry.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Atif Aslam in Once in a Lifetime Interview {{!}} Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada {{!}} Part I|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alMowTBixZg|language=en|access-date=14 October 2019|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100607/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alMowTBixZg|url-status=live}}</ref> He has mentioned the works of [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]] as one of his very first musical inspirations.<ref name=":1" />


In an interview, Aslam revealed that his ambition around this time was to become a singer. He first competed on stage, and won, at the age of 15 before singing in various talent contests.<ref name=":1" /> He also wanted to be a cricketer, being a [[Fast bowling|fast bowler]], and was selected for the [[Pakistan Under-19 cricket team|Pakistan under-19 team]], but he didn't go ahead as his parents wanted him to become a doctor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ATIF ASLAM |url=https://okpakistan.com/atif-aslam/ |website=OK! Pakistan}}</ref>
=== 2003–2004; Jal-formation ===
Aslam began his career after forming the band [[Jal (band)|Jal]] and released the song '[[Aadat (song)|Aadat]]' with another contemporary musician [[Goher Mumtaz]] in 2003. The original version was written by Goher and sung by Aslam. During this initial period of the band, Aslam was the lead singer of Jal. He has mentioned in multiple interviews that he had recorded the song with his pocket money at the age of 17. The band released the song on the internet in 2003, which then went on to become a youth anthem.


== Music career ==
After separation from Jal, Aslam released his first album titled ''[[Jal Pari (album)|Jal Pari]], on 17 July, 2004,'' produced by [[Sarmad Abdul Ghafoor]], having [[Jal Pari (album)#Track listing|11 tracks]], which was an instant hit.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/30/soundnstage/12226222&sec=soundnstage |title=Atif's magic |date=30 October 2012 |publisher=ecentral.my |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030152903/http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2012%2F10%2F30%2Fsoundnstage%2F12226222&sec=soundnstage |archive-date=30 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/387794/atif-aslam-music-for-my-ears/ |title=Atif Aslam: Music for my ears |access-date=29 April 2011 |work=The Express Tribune |author=Khan, Sher |date=2 June 2012 |archive-date=4 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604153854/http://tribune.com.pk/story/387794/atif-aslam-music-for-my-ears/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The album also won the [[4th Lux Style Awards]] in 2005 in the category of "Best Album".
=== 2003–2008 ===
Aslam was a member of the group [[Jal (band)|Jal]]. He released his first song [[Aadat]] with Goher Mumtaz. After separating from Jal, Aslam released his first album titled ''[[Jal Pari (album)|Jal Pari]]'' in 2004 which became an instant hit.<ref>{{cite web |author=Khan, Sher |date=2 June 2012 |title=Atif Aslam: Music for my ears |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/387794/atif-aslam-music-for-my-ears/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604153854/http://tribune.com.pk/story/387794/atif-aslam-music-for-my-ears/ |archive-date=4 June 2012 |access-date=29 April 2011 |work=The Express Tribune}}</ref>


Aslam's second album [[Doorie (album)|''Doorie'']] was released in 2006. Aslam's third album [[Meri Kahani (album)|''Meri Kahani'']] released in 2008 was nominated in [[7th Lux Style Awards]] in the category "Best Album". Album's song "Hangami Halaat" nominated in 2009 in "MTV Music Awards" in the category "Best Rock Song".{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} His debut song in Bollywood is "[[Woh Lamhe]]" from ''[[Zeher]]'' movie in 2005. He also sang "Aadat - Juda Hoke Bhi" from [[Kalyug (2005 film)|''Kalyug'']] movie the same year and "Tere Bin" from [[Bas Ek Pal]] movie in 2006.
=== 2005–2006; Step into Bollywood and Hollywood ===
Following "[[Jal Pari (album)|Jal Pari]]", Aslam released another solo album, "[[Doorie]]" in 2006, having [[Doorie#Track listing|18 tracks]]. The album also won the [[6th Lux Style Awards]] in 2007 in the "Best Album" category.


He got his first breakthrough in [[Bollywood]] when director [[Mahesh Bhatt]] called Aslam to seek his consent to include "Woh Lamhey" in the soundtrack of his new motion picture, [[Zeher|''Zeher'' (2005)]]. [[Aadat]] and its remix was recreated for the film [[Kalyug (2005 film)|Kalyug]], directed by [[Mohit Suri]]. In 2006, Aslam worked with [[Mithoon]] for the song "Tere Bin" from [[Bas Ek Pal]]. The song was a hit in both [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] and got him nominated for the Filmfare Award.<ref name=":4">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6NnNv7XJYg |title=Tere BinBas Ek PalSanjay Suri, Urmila Matondkar, Juhi Chawla & Jimmy Shergill – Atif Aslam |via=YouTube |date=1 December 2009 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=17 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217115652/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6NnNv7XJYg |url-status=live }}</ref> Three songs from his first album "[[Aadat]]","Ehsaas" and "Yakeen" were used in Hollywood film [[Man Push Cart]] in 2005.
In 2008, he recorded "Pehli Nazar Mein" and "Bakhuda Tumhi Ho" from [[Race (2008 film)|''Race'']] and ''[[Kismat Konnection]],'' respectively. "Pehli Nazar Mein" won him an IIFA Award.<ref name="auto17">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MofpuI_Vg_U |title=Pehli Nazar MeinRaceSaif Ali Khan, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu & Akshaye Khanna – Atif Aslam |via=YouTube |date=27 November 2009 |access-date=22 November 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=23 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223125703/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MofpuI_Vg_U |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="boi00s">{{cite web |title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units) |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5 |website=[[Box Office India]] |date=5 February 2010|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205042845/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5 |archive-date=5 February 2010}}</ref>


Aslam made his solo debut concert in [[New Jersey]] in Summer Beats 2008 at [[Sovereign Bank Arena]].{{cn|date=June 2024}}
=== 2007–2008 ===
Third solo album titled "[[Meri Kahani (album)|Meri Kahani]]", having [[Meri Kahani (album)#Track listing|12 tracks]], released in 2008. It was produced by Sarmad Abdul Ghafoor. In 2008, the album was nominated in [[7th Lux Style Awards]] in the category "Best Album". Album's song "Hangami Halaat" was nominated in 2009 in "MTV Brrr Music Awards" in the category "Best Rock Song".


=== 2009 - 2015 ===
In 2008, he recorded three versions of Pehli Nazar Mein and Bakhuda Tumhi Ho from [[Race (2008 film)|Race]] and [[Kismat Konnection]] respectively composed by [[Pritam]] with lyrics by Sameer and Sayeed Qaudri respectively. Pehli Nazar Mein catapulted him to Bollywood mainstream success and also had won him IIFA Award.<ref name="auto17">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MofpuI_Vg_U |title=Pehli Nazar Mein – Race – Saif Ali Khan, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu & Akshaye Khanna – Atif Aslam |via=YouTube |date=27 November 2009 |access-date=22 November 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=23 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223125703/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MofpuI_Vg_U |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="boi00s">{{cite web |title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units) |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5 |website=[[Box Office India]] |date=5 February 2010|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205042845/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5 |archive-date=5 February 2010}}</ref>
In the 2009 film ''[[Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani]]'', he sang "[[Tu Jaane Na]]" and "[[Tera Hone Laga Hoon]]" including remix versions of both songs which fetched him several nominations.


In March 2010 He was mostly known for making commercials for [[McDonalds Pakistan]] He was making cartoons like [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] And [[Hello Kitty]]
=== 2009; Debut in Coke Studio ===
In the 2009 romantic film [[Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani]], he sang two chartbuster songs [[Tu Jaane Na]] and [[Tera Hone Laga Hoon]] including remix versions of both songs, all were composed by [[Pritam]] with lyrics by [[Irshad Kamil]] and [[Ashish Pandit]], which fetched him several nominations.<ref name="auto10">{{Cite web |title=Tu Jaane Na |url=https://thefilmistanconnection.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/tu-jaane-na/ |date=2 November 2009 |website=The Filmistan Connection |language=en |access-date=12 May 2020 |archive-date=11 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711131938/https://thefilmistanconnection.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/tu-jaane-na/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Filmfare Awards 2010 Nominations – 55th Filmfare Award Nominations List |url=http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-award-2010-nominations-86.html |website=www.awardsandshows.com |access-date=12 May 2020 |archive-date=14 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114213346/http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-award-2010-nominations-86.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam Top 15 Songs of All Time |url=https://www.brandsynario.com/atif-aslam-top-15-songs-of-all-time/ |last=Ahmad |first=Onusha |date=7 January 2017 |website=Brandsynario |language=en-US |access-date=12 May 2020 |archive-date=29 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629135403/https://www.brandsynario.com/atif-aslam-top-15-songs-of-all-time/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He sang advertising Olper's Qawwali "Hum Mustafavi". In [[Coke Studio (Pakistani season 2)|Coke Studio Season 2]], his five songs were released titled as "Jal Pari", "Kinara" (co-sung by Riaz Ali Khan), "Wasta Pyar Da", "Mai Ni Main" and "Humain Kya Hua".<ref>{{cite web |last=[[Rohail Hyatt]] |date=14 June 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf6MsltI7lQ |title=Jal Pari, Atif Aslam |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=21 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221151137/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf6MsltI7lQ&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rohail Hyatt |date=28 June 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXGTA3X99g0 |title=Kinara, Atif Aslam & Riaz A Khan, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 2 |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=23 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223203411/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXGTA3X99g0&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rohail Hyatt |date=11 July 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7GFdkZqv9c |title=Wasta Pyar Da. Atif Aslam |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=23 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223203047/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7GFdkZqv9c&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rohail Hyatt |date=22 July 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTybbAri_3g |title=Mai ni Main, Atif Aslam, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 2 |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=24 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724172031/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTybbAri_3g |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rohail Hyatt |date=7 August 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PG61P56l98 |title=Humain Kya Hua, Atif Aslam, Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 2 |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=23 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223202717/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PG61P56l98&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 2011, he sang a song from the film ''[[F.A.L.T.U]]'', titled "Le Ja Tu Mujhe". The same year, he sang two songs "[[Hona Tha Pyar]]" and "Kaho Aaj Bol Do" with [[Hadiqa Kiani]] for the film Pakistani film ''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]'' in which he was cast as the lead role.<ref name="auto15">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVHfWD__t-c |title=Kaho Aaj Bol Do – Bol – Atif Aslam & Hadiqa Kiani – Atif Aslam – Ayub Khawar |via=YouTube |date=14 September 2011 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=[[Tips Industries Limited|Tips Official]] |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100607/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVHfWD__t-c |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto5">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW7xwSVj7gw |title=Hona Tha Pyar – Bol – Atif Aslam & Mahira Khan – Atif Aslam & Hadiqa Kiani |via=YouTube |date=26 May 2011 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=22 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422081256/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW7xwSVj7gw |url-status=live }}</ref> In this year, he recorded two songs for the film ''[[Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya]]'', "Tu Muhabbat Hai" and "Piya O Re Piya".<ref name="auto2">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VH5qQKQuuM |title=Tu Mohabbat Hai Remix – Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya – Riteish & Genelia – Atif Aslam & Others |via=YouTube |date=25 February 2012 |access-date=22 November 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=31 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531134458/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VH5qQKQuuM&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto6">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBeEy1QT2qY |title=Piya O Re Piya Song Video feat Atif Aslam – Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya |via=YouTube |date=3 February 2012 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=14 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114234713/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBeEy1QT2qY |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== 2010 ===
In 2010, he recorded ten songs for [[Prince (2010 film)|Prince]] film including five remix versions, composed by Sachin Gupta with lyrics by Sameer. These songs showcased the rockier side of Aslam.<ref name="auto7">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7L4wvljHhM |title=Tere Liye Full Video- Prince {{!}} Vivek Oberoi, Aruna Sheilds {{!}} Atif Aslam, Shreya Ghoshal feat Atif Aslam – Prince |via=YouTube |date=3 February 2012 |access-date=4 July 2016 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=12 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190312050058/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7L4wvljHhM |url-status=live }}</ref> A Punjabi song Rona Chaditta (also known as Mahi Mahi) for the film [[Mel Karade Rabba]] was released, composed by Jaidev Kumar, which went on to become a hit. Two songs, "Doorie" and "Maula" from his second album [[Doorie]] were used in the film [[La Mujer de mi hermano|Spanish Beauty]] (Hindi Version). "[[Ab Khud Kuch Karna Paray Ga]]" was recorded with [[Strings (band)|Strings]]. "We Will Rise Again" was co-sung with Todd Shea, composed by [[Lanny Cordola]]. An advertising song for [[Warid Pakistan]] titled "Jee Lay Zindagi" was also released.


In 2012, he recorded two songs "Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain" and "Mori Araj Suno" for the Hollywood film [[The Reluctant Fundamentalist (film)|''The Reluctant Fundamentalist'']].
=== 2011; Step into Pakistani film industry ===
In 2011, he sang a song from the film [[F.A.L.T.U]], composed by Sachin-Jigar titled "Le Ja Tu Mujhe" with lyrics written by Sameer Anjaan. The same year, he sang two songs "[[Hona Tha Pyar]]" and "Kaho Aaj Bol Do" with [[Hadiqa Kiani]] for the film Pakistani film [[Bol (film)|Bol]] in which he was cast as lead role.<ref name="auto15">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVHfWD__t-c |title=Kaho Aaj Bol Do – Bol – Atif Aslam & Hadiqa Kiani – Atif Aslam – Ayub Khawar |via=YouTube |date=14 September 2011 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=[[Tips Industries Limited|Tips Official]] |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100607/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVHfWD__t-c |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto5">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW7xwSVj7gw |title=Hona Tha Pyar – Bol – Atif Aslam & Mahira Khan – Atif Aslam & Hadiqa Kiani |via=YouTube |date=26 May 2011 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=22 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422081256/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW7xwSVj7gw |url-status=live }}</ref>


He also performed in Coke Studio's Season Five titled "Charka Nolakha", "Rabba Sacheya" and "Dholna".<ref>{{cite web |last=Rohail Hyatt |date=12 May 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8qU0VcbhBY |title=Charkha Nolakha, Atif Aslam and Qayaas |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=15 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115224555/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8qU0VcbhBY |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rohail Hyatt |date=26 May 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8_jTmPX0gM |title=Rabba Sacheya. Atif Aslam |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=1 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201185657/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8_jTmPX0gM |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rohail Hyatt |date=23 June 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m27jhWteZSc |title=Dholna, Atif Aslam |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=22 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222003319/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m27jhWteZSc&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== 2012 ===
In this year, he recorded two songs for the film [[Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya]], "Tu Muhabbat Hai" and "Piya O Re Piya" excluding sad version of the later, compositions of Sachin-Jigar.<ref name="auto2">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VH5qQKQuuM |title=Tu Mohabbat Hai Remix – Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya – Riteish & Genelia – Atif Aslam & Others |via=YouTube |date=25 February 2012 |access-date=22 November 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=31 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531134458/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VH5qQKQuuM&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto6">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBeEy1QT2qY |title=Piya O Re Piya Song Video feat Atif Aslam – Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya |via=YouTube |date=3 February 2012 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=14 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114234713/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBeEy1QT2qY |url-status=live }}</ref> He recorded two songs "Bol Ke Lub Azaad Hain" and "Mori Araj Suno" for the Hollywood film [[The Reluctant Fundamentalist (film)|The Reluctant Fundamentalist]].


On 22 April 2012, Atif Aslam became the first Pakistani to perform in London's [[The O2 Arena|O2 Arena]]<ref name="Atif Aslam Dhamaka London concert">{{Cite web |author=Baker, Steven |date=6 May 2012 |title=Atif Aslam Dhamaka London concert |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a380267/atif-aslam-the-o2-performance-was-really-exciting.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508073018/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a380267/atif-aslam-the-o2-performance-was-really-exciting.html |archive-date=8 May 2012 |access-date=7 May 2012 |work=Digital Spy}}</ref> a concert spectacular to promote love, peace, and unity among Pakistan and India. Aslam performed for four hours. This was followed up by shows in [[Manchester]] and [[Glasgow]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam: Live in Manchester |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/9638736.Atif_Aslam__Live_in_Manchester |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930210817/http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/9638736.Atif_Aslam__Live_in_Manchester/ |archive-date=30 September 2013 |access-date=23 April 2013 |publisher=asianimage.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2012 |title=Looking ahead to 2012: Is the Atif Aslam year about to begin? |url=http://jang.com.pk/thenews/jun2012-weekly/nos-03-06-2012/instep/mainarticle.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325170533/http://jang.com.pk/thenews/jun2012-weekly/nos-03-06-2012/instep/mainarticle.asp |archive-date=25 March 2013 |work=jang.com.pk}}</ref>
He also performed three songs in Coke Studio's Season Five titled as "Charka Nolakha", "Rabba Sacheya" and "Dholna".<ref>{{cite web |last=Rohail Hyatt |date=12 May 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8qU0VcbhBY |title=Charkha Nolakha, Atif Aslam and Qayaas |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=15 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115224555/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8qU0VcbhBY |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rohail Hyatt |date=26 May 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8_jTmPX0gM |title=Rabba Sacheya. Atif Aslam |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=1 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201185657/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8_jTmPX0gM |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rohail Hyatt |date=23 June 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m27jhWteZSc |title=Dholna, Atif Aslam |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=22 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222003319/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m27jhWteZSc&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live }}</ref> He also sang the advertising song "Juro Ge To Jano Ge" for [[Jazz Pakistan]].


In 2012, he was invited for three concerts at the [[Dubai World Trade Centre|World Trade Centre]] in Dubai. This was followed by his debut concert in [[Bangkok]] at the Centara Convention Centre on 6 October 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Belts it out |url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Atif-belts-it-out-30190780.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005221134/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Atif-belts-it-out-30190780.html |archive-date=5 October 2012 |access-date=14 October 2012 |work=The Nation |location=Thailand}}</ref>
=== 2013 ===
In 2013, he recorded a total of twelve songs including four blockbuster songs. Three songs for [[Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story]], three songs for [[Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya]], three songs for [[Phata Poster Nikla Hero]] and two songs for the film [[Race 2]]. [[Main Rang Sharbaton Ka]] was nominated at [[World Music Awards]] in 2014 for "Best Song".<ref name="auto4">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlDoYsSldpk |title=Aa Bhi Ja Mere Mehermaan Feat. Atif Aslam – Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story |via=YouTube |date=22 January 2013 |access-date=22 November 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=15 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115080614/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlDoYsSldpk |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto14">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAC7VPZafl4 |title=Dil Na Jaane Kyun – Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story – Vivek Oberoi & Neha – Atif Aslam & Anushka Manchanda |via=YouTube |date=22 January 2013 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=16 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816161251/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAC7VPZafl4 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto8">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPhHtahBlyI |title=Be Intehaan – Race 2 – Saif Ali Khan & Deepika Padukone – Atif Aslam & Sunidhi – Pritam |via=YouTube |date=11 December 2012 |access-date=22 November 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=24 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524134102/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPhHtahBlyI |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a511491/atif-aslam-voice-of-shahid-kapoor-in-phata-poster-nikla-hero-song.html#~oYjtjYeeE0IB3h |title=Atif Aslam voice of Shahid Kapoor in 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' song |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |work=Steven Bake |date=31 August 2013 |access-date=13 December 2014 |archive-date=14 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214083026/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a511491/atif-aslam-voice-of-shahid-kapoor-in-phata-poster-nikla-hero-song.html#~oYjtjYeeE0IB3h |url-status=live }}</ref> "Main Rang Sharbaton Ka" fetched several awards and multiple nominations for him.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=9th Renault Star Guild Awards releases list of nominees |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/9th-edition-renault-star-guild-awards-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-shah-rukh-khan-bollywood/1/336548.html |access-date=13 December 2014 |magazine=[[India Today]] |date=16 January 2014 |archive-date=6 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006123106/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/9th-edition-renault-star-guild-awards-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-shah-rukh-khan-bollywood/1/336548.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Zameen Jaagti Hai and Tu Khaas Hai were released in Pakistan.


On 2 November 2012, he performed his first public concert in [[Malaysia]]. In December 2012, Aslam was named among top performers of [[Dubai]] for 2012.{{cn|date=June 2024}}
=== 2014 ===
In 2014, he recorded 2 songs for the film [[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]], "Tera Naam Doon" and "Nahi Woh Saamne". Both songs were composed by Sachin-Jigar with lyrics written by Priya Panchal. He also sang [[QMobile]] Noir i10 advertising song "Dil Se Dil" and [[Etisalat]] advertising song "Faasle".


Aslam is the first artist from Asia, and the second artist after [[Bryan Adams]], who was permitted to perform inside the Dashrath Rangasla National Football Stadium in [[Kathmandu]], [[Nepal]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 November 2012 |title=Atif Aslam Live in Nepal |url=http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=One+day+to+go%3A++Atif+Aslam+Live+in+Nepal&NewsID=355858 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211234749/http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=One+day+to+go%3A++Atif+Aslam+Live+in+Nepal&NewsID=355858 |archive-date=11 February 2015 |work=The Himalayan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aslam charms the Valley |url=http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Aslam+charms+the+Valley&NewsID=356147 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217102352/http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Aslam+charms+the+Valley&NewsID=356147 |archive-date=17 December 2013}}</ref>
=== 2015 ===
He worked with Sachin-Jigar for the song [[Jeena Jeena]] for the film [[Badlapur (film)|Badlapur]],<ref name="radiomirchi">{{cite web |url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/more/mirchi-top-20/ |title=Latest Hindi Bollywood Songs: Mirchi Top 20 Songs, Top 10 Hindi Songs – Radio Mirchi |publisher=radiomirchi.com |access-date=25 May 2015 |archive-date=20 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520001304/http://www.radiomirchi.com/more/mirchi-top-20/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The song [[Jeena Jeena]] topped various charts and was one of the biggest hits of 2015, which also got him a nomination for the Filmfare award for best playback singer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=NewsBytes |title=Atif Aslam bags Filmfare nomination |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/90073-Atif-Aslam-bags-Filmfare-nomination |access-date=4 July 2020 |website=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en |archive-date=4 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704232830/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/90073-Atif-Aslam-bags-Filmfare-nomination |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://en.randomize.be/iTunes-Top-100/stats/358136/atif-aslam-jeena-jeena |title=Archived copy |access-date=29 June 2020 |archive-date=25 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225203113/https://en.randomize.be/iTunes-Top-100/stats/358136/atif-aslam-jeena-jeena |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawan-badlapur-atif-aslam-jeena-jeena-song-review-20117.html |title=Badlapur 'Jeena Jeena' song review: Atif Aslam is as magical as rainbow in sun, overshadows Varun Dhawan |date=20 January 2015 |publisher=India TV |access-date=22 August 2018 |archive-date=22 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822213801/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawan-badlapur-atif-aslam-jeena-jeena-song-review-20117.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Same year he also recorded Dil Kare for [[Ho Mann Jahaan]].<ref name="auto9">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyVDbuduuI |title=Dil Kare – Ho Mann Jahaan with Atif Aslam, Directed by Asim Raza |last=[[Asim Raza|The Vision Factory]] |via=YouTube |date=15 April 2016 |access-date=27 July 2017 |archive-date=31 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731053809/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyVDbuduuI&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/asian-download-chart/20150308/ASIAN |title=Asian Download Top 40 – 8th March 2015 |publisher=[[Official Charts Company]] |date=8 March 2015 |access-date=25 May 2015 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063317/http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/asian-download-chart/20150308/asian/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mirchi-top100/2015/20-1/4 |title=Mirchi Top 100 Songs – 2017 |website=www.radiomirchi.com |access-date=23 August 2018 |archive-date=24 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824070138/http://radiomirchi.com/mirchi-top100/2015/20-1/4 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In April 2013, Aslam performed for the first time at the [[Resorts World Arena|LG Arena]] in [[Birmingham]]<ref>{{Cite news |author=Joshi, Priya |date=5 April 2013 |title=Bipasha Basu, Malaika Khan in London for Bollywood Showstoppers Tour |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a470958/bipasha-basu-malaika-khan-in-london-for-bollywood-showstoppers-tour.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410073149/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a470958/bipasha-basu-malaika-khan-in-london-for-bollywood-showstoppers-tour.html |archive-date=10 April 2013 |access-date=23 April 2013 |work=Digital Spy}}</ref> following which he became the first artist from Asia to perform twice at London's O2 Arena. Also in concert at the O2 were Bollywood stars [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], [[Malaika Arora|Malaika Arora Khan]] & [[Bipasha Basu]].<ref>{{Cite news |author=Baker, Steven |date=23 December 2012 |title=Bipasha Basu, Atif Aslam, Malaika Arora Khan to perform UK gigs |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a447013/bipasha-basu-atif-aslam-malaika-arora-khan-to-perform-uk-gigs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224959/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a447013/bipasha-basu-atif-aslam-malaika-arora-khan-to-perform-uk-gigs.html |archive-date=23 September 2015 |access-date=22 January 2013 |work=Digital Spy}}</ref>
Aslam's rendition of "[[Tajdar-e-Haram]]" crossed 285 million views on YouTube in July 2020, originally released in 2015, it became the first video origin in Pakistan to achieve the landmark record. The qawwali-song, originally sung by [[Sabri Brothers]], was released on 15 August 2015 in ''[[CokeStudio8|CokeStudio Season 8]]'' and has been viewed in 186 countries across the world. Also, it is Aslam's first individual video on YouTube to make the record.<ref>{{cite news |author=Sarfraz Ali |date=2 November 2017 |title=Coke Studio's Tajdar-e-Haram crosses 100 million views on YouTube |work=Daily Pakistan |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/coke-studios-tajdar-e-haram-crosses-100-million-views-on-youtube/ |access-date=2 November 2017 |archive-date=2 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102195125/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/coke-studios-tajdar-e-haram-crosses-100-million-views-on-youtube/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


"[[Main Rang Sharbaton Ka]]" was nominated at [[World Music Awards]] in 2014 for "Best Song".<ref name="auto4">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlDoYsSldpk |title=Aa Bhi Ja Mere Mehermaan Feat. Atif Aslam – Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story |via=YouTube |date=22 January 2013 |access-date=22 November 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=15 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115080614/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlDoYsSldpk |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto14">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAC7VPZafl4 |title=Dil Na Jaane Kyun – Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story – Vivek Oberoi & Neha – Atif Aslam & Anushka Manchanda |via=YouTube |date=22 January 2013 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=16 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816161251/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAC7VPZafl4 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto8">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPhHtahBlyI |title=Be Intehaan – Race 2 – Saif Ali Khan & Deepika Padukone – Atif Aslam & Sunidhi – Pritam |via=YouTube |date=11 December 2012 |access-date=22 November 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=24 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524134102/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPhHtahBlyI |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a511491/atif-aslam-voice-of-shahid-kapoor-in-phata-poster-nikla-hero-song.html#~oYjtjYeeE0IB3h |title=Atif Aslam voice of Shahid Kapoor in 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' song |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |work=Steven Bake |date=31 August 2013 |access-date=13 December 2014 |archive-date=14 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214083026/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a511491/atif-aslam-voice-of-shahid-kapoor-in-phata-poster-nikla-hero-song.html#~oYjtjYeeE0IB3h |url-status=live }}</ref> "Main Rang Sharbaton Ka" fetched several awards and multiple nominations for him.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=9th Renault Star Guild Awards releases list of nominees |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/9th-edition-renault-star-guild-awards-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-shah-rukh-khan-bollywood/1/336548.html |access-date=13 December 2014 |magazine=[[India Today]] |date=16 January 2014 |archive-date=6 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006123106/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/9th-edition-renault-star-guild-awards-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-shah-rukh-khan-bollywood/1/336548.html |url-status=live }}</ref> "Zameen Jaagti Hai" and "Tu Khaas Hai" were released in Pakistan. In 2014, he recorded 2 songs for the film [[Entertainment (2014 film)|''Entertainment'']], "Tera Naam Doon" and "Nahi Woh Saamne". Both songs were composed by [[Sachin–Jigar|Sachin-Jigar]] with lyrics written by Priya Panchal. He also sang [[QMobile]] Noir i10 advertising song "Dil Se Dil" and [[Etisalat]] advertising song "Faasle".
=== 2016 ===
Aslam worked with musician Arko Pravo for the chartbuster song [[Tere Sang Yaara]] from [[Rustom (film)|Rustom]] which topped "Bollywood Life" chart, got nominated for "Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer".<ref name="trend">{{cite web |author=Rajat Tripathi |title=Trending tunes Akshay Kumar's tere sang yaara and Hrithik Roshan's tu hai are rocking he music charts this week |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/trending-tunes-akshay-kumars-tere-sang-yaara-and-hrithik-roshans-tu-hai-are-rocking-the-music-charts-this-week/ |access-date=27 June 2017 |archive-date=17 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817080623/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/trending-tunes-akshay-kumars-tere-sang-yaara-and-hrithik-roshans-tu-hai-are-rocking-the-music-charts-this-week/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=6 July 2017 |title=Akshay Kumar's 'Rustom': Atif Aslam weaves melodious magic with romantic track 'Tere Sang Yaara' |publisher=[[Zee News]] |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/akshay-kumar-s-rustom-atif-aslam-weaves-melodious-magic-with-romantic-track-tere-sang-yaara_1903959.html |access-date=17 August 2017 |archive-date=17 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817040630/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/akshay-kumar-s-rustom-atif-aslam-weaves-melodious-magic-with-romantic-track-tere-sang-yaara_1903959.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 February 2017 |title=News18 Movie Awards 2017: Nominees For Best Singer (Male) |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/news18-movie-awards-2017-nominees-for-best-singer-male-1350893.html |access-date=4 July 2020 |website=News18 |archive-date=4 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704222230/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/news18-movie-awards-2017-nominees-for-best-singer-male-1350893.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Atif worked with [[Mithoon]] for four versions of the song "Mar Jaayen" from [[Loveshhuda]] in 2016, penned by Sayeed Qaudri. He worked with musical duo [[Sachin–Jigar|Sachin-Jigar]] for Toota Jo Kabhi Taara and Khair Mangda for the movie [[A Flying Jatt]].<ref name="auto11">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKviiDzq3FA |last=Atif Aslam |title=Khair Mangda |via=YouTube |date=21 October 2016 |access-date=27 July 2017 |archive-date=14 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214115426/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKviiDzq3FA&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>


"Dil Dancer" from the movie [[Actor in Law]] released, which earned him LUX Award for best playback singer.<ref name="auto18">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DPF__irLfs |title=Dil Yeh Dancer |last=Atif Aslam |via=YouTube |date=28 August 2016 |access-date=27 July 2017 |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100705/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DPF__irLfs |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2017 |title=Winners of the Lux Style Awards 2017 |url=https://www.luxstyle.pk/lsa-moments/winners-of-the-lux-style-awards-2017/ |access-date=4 July 2020 |website=Lux Style Awards |language=en |archive-date=5 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705021939/https://www.luxstyle.pk/lsa-moments/winners-of-the-lux-style-awards-2017/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He sang"Yaariyaan" song with Ali Zafar, composed by Sahir Ali Bagga which released on 2016 [[Defence Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pakistan Army |date=8 September 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWx9ZbJDooM |title=Pakistan Army SSG Commandos New Song 2016 "Yaarian" Sung By Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar New Song 2016 |access-date=25 November 2017 |archive-date=1 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001034656/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWx9ZbJDooM |url-status=live }}</ref> He collaborated with Maher Zain for the song "I'm Alive" and sang "Jal Pari" for the advertisement of [[Huawei Honor 5X]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Awakening Records |date=9 September 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R5YWh45s6I |title=Maher Zain & Atif Aslam I'm Alive (Official Music Video) |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100706/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R5YWh45s6I |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Awakening Records |date=31 May 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jsb0Dy6wWA |title=Maher Zain & Atif AslamI'm Alive – (Vocals Only – بدون موسيقى) – Official Music Video |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=31 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531203917/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jsb0Dy6wWA&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
He worked with Sachin-Jigar for the song "[[Jeena Jeena]]" for the film ''Badlapur'',<ref name="radiomirchi">{{cite web |url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/more/mirchi-top-20/ |title=Latest Hindi Bollywood Songs: Mirchi Top 20 Songs, Top 10 Hindi Songs – Radio Mirchi |publisher=radiomirchi.com |access-date=25 May 2015 |archive-date=20 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520001304/http://www.radiomirchi.com/more/mirchi-top-20/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The song "Jeena Jeena" topped various charts and was one of the biggest hits of 2015, which also got him a nomination for the Filmfare award for best playback singer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=NewsBytes |title=Atif Aslam bags Filmfare nomination |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/90073-Atif-Aslam-bags-Filmfare-nomination |access-date=4 July 2020 |website=www.thenews.com.pk |language=en |archive-date=4 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704232830/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/90073-Atif-Aslam-bags-Filmfare-nomination |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawan-badlapur-atif-aslam-jeena-jeena-song-review-20117.html |title=Badlapur 'Jeena Jeena' song review: Atif Aslam is as magical as rainbow in sun, overshadows Varun Dhawan |date=20 January 2015 |publisher=India TV |access-date=22 August 2018 |archive-date=22 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822213801/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawan-badlapur-atif-aslam-jeena-jeena-song-review-20117.html |url-status=live }}</ref> That same year he also recorded "Dil Kare" for ''[[Ho Mann Jahaan]]''.<ref name="auto9">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyVDbuduuI |title=Dil Kare – Ho Mann Jahaan with Atif Aslam, Directed by Asim Raza |last=[[Asim Raza|The Vision Factory]] |via=YouTube |date=15 April 2016 |access-date=27 July 2017 |archive-date=31 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731053809/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyVDbuduuI&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mirchi-top100/2015/20-1/4 |title=Mirchi Top 100 Songs2017 |website=www.radiomirchi.com |access-date=23 August 2018 |archive-date=24 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824070138/http://radiomirchi.com/mirchi-top100/2015/20-1/4 |url-status=live }}</ref>


Aslam's rendition of "[[Tajdar-e-Haram]]" reached 285 million views on [[YouTube]] in July 2020,{{cn|date=June 2024}} originally released in 2015, it became the first video to origin in Pakistan to achieve the record.{{cn|date=June 2024}} The [[Qawwali]] song, originally sung by [[Sabri Brothers]], was released on 15 August 2015 in ''[[CokeStudio8|CokeStudio Season 8]]'' and has been viewed in 186 countries across the world. Also, it is Aslam's first individual video on YouTube to make the record.<ref>{{cite news |author=Sarfraz Ali |date=2 November 2017 |title=Coke Studio's Tajdar-e-Haram crosses 100 million views on YouTube |work=Daily Pakistan |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/coke-studios-tajdar-e-haram-crosses-100-million-views-on-youtube/ |access-date=2 November 2017 |archive-date=2 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102195125/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/coke-studios-tajdar-e-haram-crosses-100-million-views-on-youtube/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== 2017 ===
At the start of the year, "Hoor" song from [[Hindi Medium (film)|Hindi Medium]] released.<ref name="auto16">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uug1xt9naA |title=Hoor Video Song – Hindi Medium – Irrfan Khan & Saba Qamar – Atif Aslam – Sachin- Jigar |via=YouTube |date=19 April 2017 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100707/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uug1xt9naA |url-status=live }}</ref> After which, Romantic song "[[Baarish (song)|Baarish]]" from [[Half Girlfriend (film)|Half Girlfriend]] composed by Tanishk Bagchi<ref name="fp">{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/half-girlfriends-new-song-baarish-is-all-about-love-in-the-time-of-monsoon-and-basketball-3380420.html |title=Half girlfriends new song baarish |date=12 April 2017 |publisher=Showsha |access-date=19 December 2018 |archive-date=12 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112021834/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/half-girlfriends-new-song-baarish-is-all-about-love-in-the-time-of-monsoon-and-basketball-3380420.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and Ballad song "Musafir" from Sweetie Weds NRI were released. Romantic song "Darasal" composed by [[JAM8]] released same year. 2 Ballad songs "Main Agar" from [[Tubelight (2017 Hindi film)|Tubelight]] and "Jaane De" from [[Qarib Qarib Singlle]] were out, composed by Pritam and Vishal Mishra respectively.<ref name="auto12">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGnplPaW1dw |title=Jaane De – Qarib Qarib Singlle – Irrfan I Parvathy – Vishal Mishra feat. Atif Aslam |date=25 October 2017 |access-date=25 October 2017 |last=[[Zee Music Company]] |via=YouTube |archive-date=2 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102021448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGnplPaW1dw |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2017, "[[Dil Diyan Gallan]]" from [[Tiger Zinda Hai]] released, composed by [[Vishal-Shekhar]] and lyrics by [[Irshad Kamil]]. The song has garnered over 670M views on [[YouTube]] as of January 2021.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/tiger-zinda-hai-song-dil-diyan-gallan-katrina-kaif-ice-painting-salman-khan-ali-abbas-zafar/137785 |title=TZH song Dil Diyan Gallan: This ice painting of Katrina by Salman is the biggest highlight, reveals director |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en |access-date=3 December 2019 |archive-date=6 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506053936/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/tiger-zinda-hai-song-dil-diyan-gallan-katrina-kaif-ice-painting-salman-khan-ali-abbas-zafar/137785 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{YouTube|SAcpESN_Fk4|title=Dil Diyan Gallan Song {{!}} Tiger Zinda Hai {{!}} Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif {{!}} Atif, Vishal & Shekhar, Irshad}}</ref> His first Bengali song "Mithe Alo" from Cockpit film was also released.


=== 2016 - 2020 ===
The same year, Pehli Dafa starring Aslam and [[Ileana D'Cruz]] was released, which was a composition of [[Shiraz Uppal]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=T-Series |date=5 January 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxTYjptEzZs |title=Atif Aslam: Pehli Dafa Song (Video) – Ileana D'Cruz – Latest Hindi Song 2017 |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=15 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915020833/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxTYjptEzZs |url-status=live }}</ref> A single "Younhi" written by Atif himself released on Atif's birthday, which featured Aslam and Nicolli Dela Nina.<ref>{{Cite web |last=T-Series |date=11 March 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8PEddT0YKw |title=Atif Aslam : Younhi Video Song – Atif Birthday Special – Latest Hindi Song 2017 |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=4 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904044550/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8PEddT0YKw |url-status=live }}</ref> "Noor-e-Azal" [[Hamd]] released, sung by Aslam and [[Abida Parveen]], a composition of Shani Arshad. He also sang [[Inter-Services Public Relations|ISPR]] song "Kabhi Percham Main", which released on 2017 Defence Day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pakistan Army |date=9 September 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgBFtoiEsh4 |title=Atif Aslam New Video Song For Pakistan Army,Air Force & Navy "Kabhi Percham Main" 2017 – ISPR |access-date=25 November 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=2 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302131124/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgBFtoiEsh4&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
Aslam worked with musician Arko Pravo for the song ''[[Tere Sang Yaara]]'' from [[Rustom (film)|Rustom]] (2016) which topped "Bollywood Life" chart, got nominated for "Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer".<ref name="trend">{{cite web |author=Rajat Tripathi |title=Trending tunes Akshay Kumar's tere sang yaara and Hrithik Roshan's tu hai are rocking he music charts this week |date=10 July 2016 |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/trending-tunes-akshay-kumars-tere-sang-yaara-and-hrithik-roshans-tu-hai-are-rocking-the-music-charts-this-week/ |access-date=27 June 2017 |archive-date=17 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817080623/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/trending-tunes-akshay-kumars-tere-sang-yaara-and-hrithik-roshans-tu-hai-are-rocking-the-music-charts-this-week/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=6 July 2017 |title=Akshay Kumar's 'Rustom': Atif Aslam weaves melodious magic with romantic track 'Tere Sang Yaara' |publisher=[[Zee News]] |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/akshay-kumar-s-rustom-atif-aslam-weaves-melodious-magic-with-romantic-track-tere-sang-yaara_1903959.html |access-date=17 August 2017 |archive-date=17 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817040630/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/akshay-kumar-s-rustom-atif-aslam-weaves-melodious-magic-with-romantic-track-tere-sang-yaara_1903959.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 February 2017 |title=News18 Movie Awards 2017: Nominees For Best Singer (Male) |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/news18-movie-awards-2017-nominees-for-best-singer-male-1350893.html |access-date=4 July 2020 |website=News18 |archive-date=4 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704222230/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/news18-movie-awards-2017-nominees-for-best-singer-male-1350893.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Atif worked with [[Mithoon]] on four versions of the song "Mar Jaayen" from [[Loveshhuda]] in 2016, penned by Sayeed Qaudri.


He performed at [[16th Lux Style Awards]] by singing "[[Qaumi Taranah|Pakistan National Anthem]]" and "Us Rah Par".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1389748/lsa-2017-hsy-deliver-pressure/ |title=LSA 2017: Did HSY deliver under pressure? |date=21 April 2017 |access-date=29 July 2017 |work=[[The Express Tribune]] |author=Rahul Aijaz |archive-date=30 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730053855/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1389748/lsa-2017-hsy-deliver-pressure/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/atif-aslam-sings-a-heart-melting-tribute-to-junaid-jamshed-at-lsa-2017-watch-video/ |title=Atif Aslam sings a heart-melting tribute to Junaid Jamshed at LSA 2017 |date=22 April 2017 |access-date=29 July 2017 |work=[[The Daily Pakistan]] |author=Eesha Omer |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100436/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/22-Apr-2017/atif-aslam-sings-a-heart-melting-tribute-to-junaid-jamshed-at-lsa-2017-watch-video |url-status=live }}</ref> He also performed in [[Pepsi Battle of the Bands]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaZLcQKs3eg |title=Atif Aslam Full SongEpisode 3 #PepsiBattleOfTheBands |date=14 August 2017 |access-date=24 August 2017 |last=Pepsi Pakistan |via=YouTube |archive-date=7 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907002449/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaZLcQKs3eg |url-status=live }}</ref> Same year, he performed at Second Hum Style Awards and sang "Aitebar", "Dewana Bana Rakha Hai" and "Yaar Na Vichde".
"Dil Dancer" from the movie ''[[Actor in Law]]'' released, which earned him LUX Award for best playback singer.<ref name="auto18">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DPF__irLfs |title=Dil Yeh Dancer |last=Atif Aslam |via=YouTube |date=28 August 2016 |access-date=27 July 2017 |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100705/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DPF__irLfs |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2017 |title=Winners of the Lux Style Awards 2017 |url=https://www.luxstyle.pk/lsa-moments/winners-of-the-lux-style-awards-2017/ |access-date=4 July 2020 |website=Lux Style Awards |language=en |archive-date=5 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705021939/https://www.luxstyle.pk/lsa-moments/winners-of-the-lux-style-awards-2017/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He sang "Yaariyaan" song with Ali Zafar, composed by Sahir Ali Bagga which released on 2016 [[Defence Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pakistan Army |date=8 September 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWx9ZbJDooM |title=Pakistan Army SSG Commandos New Song 2016 "Yaarian" Sung By Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar New Song 2016 |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=25 November 2017 |archive-date=1 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001034656/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWx9ZbJDooM |url-status=live }}</ref> He collaborated with Maher Zain for the song "I'm Alive" and sang "Jal Pari" for the advertisement of [[Huawei Honor 5X]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Awakening Records |date=9 September 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R5YWh45s6I |title=Maher Zain & Atif AslamI'm Alive (Official Music Video) |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100706/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R5YWh45s6I |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Awakening Records |date=31 May 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jsb0Dy6wWA |title=Maher Zain & Atif Aslam I'm Alive (Vocals Only بدون موسيقى) – Official Music Video |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=31 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531203917/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jsb0Dy6wWA&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>


At the start of 2017, "Hoor" song from [[Hindi Medium (film)|'''Hindi Medium''']] was released.<ref name="auto16">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uug1xt9naA |title=Hoor Video Song – Hindi Medium – Irrfan Khan & Saba Qamar – Atif Aslam – Sachin- Jigar |via=YouTube |date=19 April 2017 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100707/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uug1xt9naA |url-status=live }}</ref> After which, the romantic song "[[Baarish (song)|Baarish]]" from [[Half Girlfriend (film)|''Half Girlfriend'']] composed by Tanishk Bagchi<ref name="fp">{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/half-girlfriends-new-song-baarish-is-all-about-love-in-the-time-of-monsoon-and-basketball-3380420.html |title=Half girlfriends new song baarish |date=12 April 2017 |publisher=Showsha |access-date=19 December 2018 |archive-date=12 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112021834/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/half-girlfriends-new-song-baarish-is-all-about-love-in-the-time-of-monsoon-and-basketball-3380420.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and the ballad song "Musafir" from ''Sweetie Weds NRI'' were released. Romantic song "Darasal" composed by [[JAM8]] released the same year. Two Ballad songs "Main Agar" from [[Tubelight (2017 Hindi film)|Tubelight]] and "Jaane De" from [[Qarib Qarib Singlle]], respectively, were out, composed by Pritam and Vishal Mishra respectively.<ref name="auto12">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGnplPaW1dw |title=Jaane De – Qarib Qarib Singlle – Irrfan I Parvathy – Vishal Mishra feat. Atif Aslam |date=25 October 2017 |access-date=25 October 2017 |last=[[Zee Music Company]] |via=YouTube |archive-date=2 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102021448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGnplPaW1dw |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2017, "[[Dil Diyan Gallan (song)|Dil Diyan Gallan]]" from ''[[Tiger Zinda Hai]]'' released, composed by [[Vishal–Shekhar]] and lyrics by [[Irshad Kamil]]. The song had garnered over 670M views on YouTube as of January 2021.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/tiger-zinda-hai-song-dil-diyan-gallan-katrina-kaif-ice-painting-salman-khan-ali-abbas-zafar/137785 |title=TZH song Dil Diyan Gallan: This ice painting of Katrina by Salman is the biggest highlight, reveals director |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en |access-date=3 December 2019 |archive-date=6 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506053936/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/tiger-zinda-hai-song-dil-diyan-gallan-katrina-kaif-ice-painting-salman-khan-ali-abbas-zafar/137785 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{YouTube|SAcpESN_Fk4|title=Dil Diyan Gallan Song {{!}} Tiger Zinda Hai {{!}} Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif {{!}} Atif, Vishal & Shekhar, Irshad}}</ref> His first Bengali song "Mithe Alo" from Cockpit film was also released.
=== 2018 ===
In 2018, a total of 19 songs released by Aslam. Romantic song "[[Dil Meri Na Sune]]" was composed by [[Himesh Reshammiya]] for film [[Genius (2018 film)|Genius]].<ref name=":0a">{{Cite web |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/180924-atif-aslams-dil-meri-na-sune-crosses-100mn |title=Atif Aslam's 'Dil Meri Na Sune' crosses 100M mark in just fifty days |website=www.radioandmusic.com |language=en |access-date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=6 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406113539/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/180924-atif-aslams-dil-meri-na-sune-crosses-100mn |url-status=live }}</ref> "[[O Saathi]]" from [[Baaghi 2]] written by Arko,<ref name="auto13">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPhbZ9uNnHI |title=O Saathi Song In-Studio – Baaghi 2 – Tiger Shroff – Disha Patani – Arko – Ahmed Khan – Sajid N |via=YouTube |date=9 April 2018 |access-date=16 September 2018 |last=T-Series |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100604/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPhbZ9uNnHI |url-status=live }}</ref> "Paniyon Sa" from [[Satyameva Jayate]], "Tere Liye" from [[Namaste England]] and "Tera Hua" from [[Loveyatri]] were major hits in the charts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Listener's Choice Song of the year Archives |url=http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/category/bollywood2015/2018/nominations-2018/listeners-choice-song-of-the-year-nominations-2018/ |website=Music Mirchi Awards |language=en-US |access-date=2 May 2020 |archive-date=30 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630024236/http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/category/bollywood2015/2018/nominations-2018/listeners-choice-song-of-the-year-nominations-2018/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam's Latest Song 'O Saathi' Creates an Uproar in India! |url=https://www.brandsynario.com/atif-aslams-latest-song-o-saathi-creates-an-uproar-in-india/ |last=Sulaiman |first=Ghazala |date=22 March 2018 |website=Brandsynario |language=en-US |access-date=2 May 2020 |archive-date=29 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629141035/https://www.brandsynario.com/atif-aslams-latest-song-o-saathi-creates-an-uproar-in-india/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He voiced for three recreated songs "Jab Koi Baat", "[[Dekhte Dekhte]]" for [[Batti Gul Meter Chalu]] which took the "official Asian music chart number 1" and recorded "Chalte Chalte" for [[Mitron]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=bgmcfilm |author=Batti Gul Meter Chalu |number=1035761376160034816 |title=#DekhteDekhte is topping the charts on iTunes! #weekendvibes #loop #itunes #BattiGulMeterChalu |date=31 August 2018 |access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/tracks/n55h2q |title=Dekhte Dekhte (Batti Gul Meter Chalu) Atif Aslam |access-date=8 September 2018 |publisher=[[BBC]] |archive-date=25 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025050054/https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/tracks/n55h2q |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |user=bbcasiannetwork |author=BBC Asian Network |number=1040638314674614272 |title=Congrats to @itsaadee! 'Dekhte Dekhte' from the film 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' goes straight to the TOP |date=14 September 2018 |access-date=20 September 2018}}</ref> Other songs include "Sehmi Hai Dhadkan", three versions of "Selfish" for [[Race 3]] and two songs "Tum" and "O Meri Laila" from [[Laila Majnu (2018 film)|Laila Majnu]] lyrics by [[Irshad Kamil]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/o-meri-laila-song-from-laila-majnu-out-atif-aslam-gives-a-love-anthem-for-your-loved-one-127727.html|title=O Meri Laila song from Laila Majnu out; Atif Aslam gives a love anthem for your loved one|website=CatchNews.com|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=28 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228190451/http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/o-meri-laila-song-from-laila-majnu-out-atif-aslam-gives-a-love-anthem-for-your-loved-one-127727.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/laila-majnu-imtiaz-ali-takes-us-behind-the-scenes-of-o-meri-laila-song/articleshow/65488593.cms|title='Laila Majnu': Imtiaz Ali takes us behind the scenes of 'O Meri Laila' song – Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=23 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823223525/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/laila-majnu-imtiaz-ali-takes-us-behind-the-scenes-of-o-meri-laila-song/articleshow/65488593.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/laila-majnu-song-o-meri-laila-shows-tripti-dimri-avinash-tiwary-frolicking-to-traditional-kashmiri-music-4959871.html|title=Laila Majnu song 'O Meri Laila' shows Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary frolicking to traditional Kashmiri music – Entertainment News , Firstpost|date=14 August 2018|website=Firstpost|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=9 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109231133/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/laila-majnu-song-o-meri-laila-shows-tripti-dimri-avinash-tiwary-frolicking-to-traditional-kashmiri-music-4959871.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/entertainment/atif-aslams-latest-track-tum-exceptionally-beautiful/|title=Atif Aslam's latest track 'Tum' is exceptionally beautiful!|date=25 September 2018|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100508/https://www.oyeyeah.com/entertainment/atif-aslams-latest-track-tum-exceptionally-beautiful/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brandsynario.com/tum-by-atif-aslam-from-laila-majnu-is-now-out/|title=Tum by Atif Aslam From "Laila Majnu" Is Now Out!|first=Kayenat|last=Kalam|date=25 September 2018|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028093940/https://www.brandsynario.com/tum-by-atif-aslam-from-laila-majnu-is-now-out/|url-status=live}}</ref>


The same year, "Pehli Dafa" starring Aslam and [[Ileana D'Cruz]] was released, which was a composition of [[Shiraz Uppal]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=T-Series |date=5 January 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxTYjptEzZs |title=Atif Aslam: Pehli Dafa Song (Video) – Ileana D'Cruz – Latest Hindi Song 2017 |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=15 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915020833/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxTYjptEzZs |url-status=live }}</ref> A single "Younhi" written by Atif himself released on Atif's birthday, which featured Aslam and Nicolli Dela Nina.<ref>{{Cite web |last=T-Series |date=11 March 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8PEddT0YKw |title=Atif Aslam : Younhi Video Song – Atif Birthday Special – Latest Hindi Song 2017 |access-date=29 July 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=4 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904044550/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8PEddT0YKw |url-status=live }}</ref> "Noor-e-Azal" [[Hamd]] released, sung by Aslam and [[Abida Parveen]], a composition of Shani Arshad. He also sang [[Inter-Services Public Relations|ISPR]] song "Kabhi Percham Main", which was released on 2017 Defence Day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pakistan Army |date=9 September 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgBFtoiEsh4 |title=Atif Aslam New Video Song For Pakistan Army, Air Force & Navy "Kabhi Percham Main" 2017 – ISPR |access-date=25 November 2017 |via=YouTube |archive-date=2 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302131124/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgBFtoiEsh4&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
Pakistani song Thaam Lo from Parwaaz Hai Junoon was also released during the same year, which earned him the LUX Award for the best playback Singer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Room|first=News|title=Atif Aslam wins Lux Award for Best Playback Singer {{!}} 103FM: First, Finest, Forever|url=https://www.103fm.tt/news/entertainment-news/atif-aslam-wins-lux-award-for-best-playback-singer/|access-date=4 July 2020|language=en-US|archive-date=12 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812041449/https://www.103fm.tt/news/entertainment-news/atif-aslam-wins-lux-award-for-best-playback-singer/|url-status=live}}</ref> He sang "Humain Pyaar Hai Pakistan Se", released on 2018 Defence Day. "12 Bajay" was released in December 2018.


He performed at [[16th Lux Style Awards]] by singing "[[Qaumi Taranah|Pakistan National Anthem]]" and "Us Rah Par".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1389748/lsa-2017-hsy-deliver-pressure/ |title=LSA 2017: Did HSY deliver under pressure? |date=21 April 2017 |access-date=29 July 2017 |work=[[The Express Tribune]] |author=Rahul Aijaz |archive-date=30 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730053855/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1389748/lsa-2017-hsy-deliver-pressure/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/atif-aslam-sings-a-heart-melting-tribute-to-junaid-jamshed-at-lsa-2017-watch-video/ |title=Atif Aslam sings a heart-melting tribute to Junaid Jamshed at LSA 2017 |date=22 April 2017 |access-date=29 July 2017 |work=[[The Daily Pakistan]] |author=Eesha Omer |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100436/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/22-Apr-2017/atif-aslam-sings-a-heart-melting-tribute-to-junaid-jamshed-at-lsa-2017-watch-video |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== 2019 ===
In January 2019, "Auliya" song from [[Hum Chaar]] released, composed by [[Vipin Patwa]]. "[[Baarishein]]" released on 13 February 2019, a day before 2019 Pulwama Attack.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0NfnFYpENo |title=BAARISHEIN Song – Arko Feat. Atif Aslam & Nushrat Bharucha – New Romantic Song 2019 |last=T-Series |access-date=15 February 2019 |via=YouTube |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100605/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0NfnFYpENo |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=IANS |date=25 May 2018 |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1718845/4 |title=Atif Aslam to collaborate with Nushrat Barucha next |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=25 May 2018 |archive-date=26 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526112843/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1718845/4/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He performed at [[18th Lux Style Awards]] and sang "Mujhe Dil Se Na Bhulana" with Momina Mustehan as a tribute to Bangladeshi-Pakistani actress [[Shabnam]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183217 |title=The best and worst moments from the Lux Style Awards 2019 |date=8 July 2019 |access-date=24 July 2019 |author=Sonia Ashraf |work=Dawn Images |archive-date=10 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710062127/https://images.dawn.com/news/1183217 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 2018, a total of 19 songs were released by Aslam. "[[Dil Meri Na Sune]]" which was composed by [[Himesh Reshammiya]] for film [[Genius (2018 film)|Genius]]. "[[O Saathi]]" from [[Baaghi 2]] written by Arko,<ref name="auto13">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPhbZ9uNnHI |title=O Saathi Song In-Studio – Baaghi 2 – Tiger Shroff – Disha Patani – Arko – Ahmed Khan – Sajid N |via=YouTube |date=9 April 2018 |access-date=16 September 2018 |last=T-Series |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100604/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPhbZ9uNnHI |url-status=live }}</ref> "Paniyon Sa" from [[Satyameva Jayate]]. "Tere Liye" from [[Namaste England]] and "Tera Hua" from [[Loveyatri]] were major hits in the charts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Listener's Choice Song of the year Archives |url=http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/category/bollywood2015/2018/nominations-2018/listeners-choice-song-of-the-year-nominations-2018/ |website=Music Mirchi Awards |language=en-US |access-date=2 May 2020 |archive-date=30 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630024236/http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/category/bollywood2015/2018/nominations-2018/listeners-choice-song-of-the-year-nominations-2018/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He voiced for three recreated songs "Jab Koi Baat", "[[Dekhte Dekhte]]" for [[Batti Gul Meter Chalu]] which took the "official Asian music chart number 1" and recorded "Chalte Chalte" for [[Mitron]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=bgmcfilm |author=Batti Gul Meter Chalu |number=1035761376160034816 |title=#DekhteDekhte is topping the charts on iTunes! #weekendvibes #loop #itunes #BattiGulMeterChalu |date=31 August 2018 |access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/tracks/n55h2q |title=Dekhte Dekhte (Batti Gul Meter Chalu) Atif Aslam |access-date=8 September 2018 |publisher=[[BBC]] |archive-date=25 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025050054/https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/tracks/n55h2q |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |user=bbcasiannetwork |author=BBC Asian Network |number=1040638314674614272 |title=Congrats to @itsaadee! 'Dekhte Dekhte' from the film 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' goes straight to the TOP |date=14 September 2018 |access-date=20 September 2018}}</ref> Other songs include "Sehmi Hai Dhadkan", three versions of "Selfish" for [[Race 3]] and two songs "Tum" and "O Meri Laila" from [[Laila Majnu (2018 film)|Laila Majnu]] lyrics by [[Irshad Kamil]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/laila-majnu-imtiaz-ali-takes-us-behind-the-scenes-of-o-meri-laila-song/articleshow/65488593.cms|title='Laila Majnu': Imtiaz Ali takes us behind the scenes of 'O Meri Laila' song – Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=21 August 2018 |access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=23 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823223525/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/laila-majnu-imtiaz-ali-takes-us-behind-the-scenes-of-o-meri-laila-song/articleshow/65488593.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/laila-majnu-song-o-meri-laila-shows-tripti-dimri-avinash-tiwary-frolicking-to-traditional-kashmiri-music-4959871.html|title=Laila Majnu song 'O Meri Laila' shows Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary frolicking to traditional Kashmiri music|date=14 August 2018|website=Firstpost|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=9 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109231133/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/laila-majnu-song-o-meri-laila-shows-tripti-dimri-avinash-tiwary-frolicking-to-traditional-kashmiri-music-4959871.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/entertainment/atif-aslams-latest-track-tum-exceptionally-beautiful/|title=Atif Aslam's latest track 'Tum' is exceptionally beautiful!|date=25 September 2018|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100508/https://www.oyeyeah.com/entertainment/atif-aslams-latest-track-tum-exceptionally-beautiful/|url-status=live}}</ref>
"In Dinon" and "Anjaana" from Superstar film were also released.<ref name=":0b">{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1785964/4 |title=Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf to star in Momina Duraid's next film |author=Ahmed Sarym |date=21 August 2018 |access-date=22 August 2018 |work=The Express Tribune |archive-date=22 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822145438/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1785964/4/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Pardadari, sung by Aslam and Abida Parveen also released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 June 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raYnzbIyOfE |title=Pardadari – Abida Parveen – Atif Aslam – Official Video – BazmeRang Chapter 1 |last=Abida Parveen |access-date=5 June 2019 |via=YouTube |archive-date=5 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190605131218/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raYnzbIyOfE&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref> He also sang "Shaheen-e-Pakistan" for the [[Inter-Services Public Relations|ISPR]], which was released on [[Pakistan Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shaheen e Pakistan Atif Aslam Official Song Pakistan Air Force For 23rd March Full Song 2019 |last=PAK Army official |date=23 March 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N2hODjUsQs |access-date=23 March 2019 |via=YouTube |archive-date=10 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810230527/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N2hODjUsQs |url-status=live }}</ref>


"Thaam Lo from Parwaaz Hai Junoon" was also released during the same year, which earned him the LUX Award for the best playback Singer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Atif Aslam wins Lux Award for Best Playback Singer|date=9 July 2019 |website=103FM News Room |url-status=live |url=https://www.103fm.tt/news/entertainment-news/atif-aslam-wins-lux-award-for-best-playback-singer/|access-date=4 July 2020|language=en-US |archive-date=12 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812041449/https://www.103fm.tt/news/entertainment-news/atif-aslam-wins-lux-award-for-best-playback-singer/}}</ref> He sang "Humain Pyaar Hai Pakistan Se", released on 2018 Defence Day. "12 Bajay" was released in December 2018.
[[Coke Studio (Pakistani TV program)|Coke Studio]] started with songs of Aslam in Season 12. [[Aaye Kuch Abr]], [[Mubarik Mubarik]] and [[Wohi Khuda Hai]] were released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coke Studio |date=11 October 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74cVT_tUpck |title=Coke Studio Season 12 – Wohi Khuda Hai – Atif Aslam |access-date=30 May 2020 |via=YouTube |archive-date=25 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625155328/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74cVT_tUpck |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coke Studio |date=8 November 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ect_mqKkXTc |title=Coke Studio Season 12 – Mubarik Mubarik – Atif Aslam & Banur's Band |access-date=30 May 2020 |via=YouTube |archive-date=8 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708123915/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ect_mqKkXTc |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coke Studio |date=29 November 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDkCEFmYfE4 |title=Coke Studio Season 12 – Aaye Kuch Abr – Atif Aslam |access-date=30 May 2020 |via=YouTube |archive-date=8 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708123947/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDkCEFmYfE4 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In January 2019, the "Auliya" song from ''[[Hum Chaar]]'' was released, composed by [[Vipin Patwa]]. "[[Baarishein]]" released on 13 February 2019, a day before the [[2019 Pulwama attack|2019 Pulwama Attack]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0NfnFYpENo |title=BAARISHEIN Song – Arko Feat. Atif Aslam & Nushrat Bharucha – New Romantic Song 2019 |last=T-Series |access-date=15 February 2019 |via=YouTube |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100605/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0NfnFYpENo |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=IANS |date=25 May 2018 |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1718845/4 |title=Atif Aslam to collaborate with Nushrat Barucha next |work=The Express Tribune |access-date=25 May 2018 |archive-date=26 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526112843/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1718845/4/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He performed at [[18th Lux Style Awards]] and sang "Mujhe Dil Se Na Bhulana" with Momina Mustehsan as a tribute to Bangladeshi-Pakistani actress [[Shabnam]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183217 |title=The best and worst moments from the Lux Style Awards 2019 |date=8 July 2019 |access-date=24 July 2019 |author=Sonia Ashraf |work=Dawn Images |archive-date=10 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710062127/https://images.dawn.com/news/1183217 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==== Expulsion from Bollywood ====
Following the [[2019 Pulwama attack]] in February and subsequent [[2019 India–Pakistan border skirmishes|military standoff between India and Pakistan]], the All-Indian Cinema Workers Association, in solidarity with the [[Government of India|Indian government]], placed an immediate ban on all Pakistani works within Indian cinema/music and ordered all Pakistani artists to leave the country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistani artists banned by India's cine association |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/pakistani-artists-banned-by-indias-cine-association-1.62160713 |access-date=17 August 2020 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en |archive-date=30 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630183814/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/pakistani-artists-banned-by-indias-cine-association-1.62160713 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following Aslam's departure to [[Pakistan]], all the songs that were already recorded with his voice and due for release in [[Bollywood]] were put on hold, and were re-recorded by various Indian singers before being released. These songs were remade by prominent artists. Such as ''Tu Mila To Haina'' and ''[[Pachtaoge]]'' were by [[Arijit Singh]] while others such as ''Main Taare'' and "Sajda Karu" were replaced by [[Salman Khan]] and [[Stebin Ben]], respectively. Eventually, intense public demand and pressure caused some of the songs to be released unofficially as they were originally recorded in Aslam's voice.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pachtaoge : Atif Aslam 2nd Teaser Out Now {{!}} Pachtaoge By Atif Aslam Original Version|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIzdJSjcsL4|language=en|access-date=1 May 2020|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807195501/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIzdJSjcsL4|url-status=live}}</ref>


"In Dinon" and "Anjaana" from the Superstar film were also released.<ref name=":0b">{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1785964/4 |title=Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf to star in Momina Duraid's next film |author=Ahmed Sarym |date=21 August 2018 |access-date=22 August 2018 |work=The Express Tribune |archive-date=22 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822145438/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1785964/4/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Pardadari, sung by Aslam and Abida Parveen also released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 June 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raYnzbIyOfE |title=Pardadari – Abida Parveen – Atif Aslam – Official Video – BazmeRang Chapter 1 |last=Abida Parveen |access-date=5 June 2019 |via=YouTube |archive-date=5 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190605131218/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raYnzbIyOfE&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
The song ''Kinna Sona'' became a topic of controversy as it was originally recorded by&nbsp;Aslam for the film [[Marjaavaan]], but the track was replaced at the last minute by Indian singer [[Jubin Nautiyal]].<ref>indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/marjaavaan-song-kinna-sona-sidharth-malhotra-and-tara-sutaria-ruin-nusrat-fateh-ali-khan-s-classic-1616323-2019-11-06</ref> The song was a mix-and-match blended cover with heavy inspirations from Pakistani [[Sufism|Sufi Islamic]] [[Qawwali]] music that was sung by [[NFAK]]. In June 2020,&nbsp;[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] released the original cover sung by&nbsp;Aslam&nbsp;on&nbsp;[[YouTube]], but was forced to remove it and immediately issued an apology after a threat-laced campaign led by various [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] [[Hindu nationalism|Indian nationalist]] figures and parties such as the [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://somethinghaute.com/t-series-removes-atif-aslams-song-kinna-sonna-from-youtube-following-backlash/ |title=T-Series removes Atif Aslam's song 'Kinna Sona' from YouTube following backlash |date=25 June 2020 |access-date=21 July 2020 |archive-date=19 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719071901/https://somethinghaute.com/t-series-removes-atif-aslams-song-kinna-sonna-from-youtube-following-backlash/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/t-series-apologises-for-uploading-atif-aslam-song-on-youtube-removes-it-after-backlash/story-Ed7xnD6HFY3hYlSCuBXNAM.html |title=T-Series apologises for uploading Atif Aslam song on YouTube, removes it after backlash |date=24 June 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=27 July 2020 |archive-date=2 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802131305/https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/t-series-apologises-for-uploading-atif-aslam-song-on-youtube-removes-it-after-backlash/story-Ed7xnD6HFY3hYlSCuBXNAM.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/kinna-sona-from-marjaavaan-is-just-another-spoilt-pakistani-classic/ |title=Kinna Sona from 'Marjaavaan' is just another spoilt Pakistani classic tune |date=7 November 2019 |access-date=29 July 2020 |archive-date=19 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919145458/https://www.somethinghaute.com/kinna-sona-from-marjaavaan-is-just-another-spoilt-pakistani-classic/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newsburry.com/t-series-removed-songs-of-atif-aslam-pledged-not-to-promote-pakistani-artists/ |title=T-Series removed songs of Atif Aslam pledged not to promote Pakistani artists |first=Sana |last=Zehra |date=25 June 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |archive-date=24 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824195918/https://www.newsburry.com/t-series-removed-songs-of-atif-aslam-pledged-not-to-promote-pakistani-artists/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


[[Coke Studio (Pakistani TV program)|Coke Studio]] started with songs of Aslam in Season 12. [[Aaye Kuch Abr]], [[Mubarik Mubarik]] and [[Wohi Khuda Hai]] were released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coke Studio |date=11 October 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74cVT_tUpck |title=Coke Studio Season 12 – Wohi Khuda Hai – Atif Aslam |access-date=30 May 2020 |via=YouTube |archive-date=25 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625155328/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74cVT_tUpck |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coke Studio |date=8 November 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ect_mqKkXTc |title=Coke Studio Season 12 – Mubarik Mubarik – Atif Aslam & Banur's Band |access-date=30 May 2020 |via=YouTube |archive-date=8 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708123915/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ect_mqKkXTc |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coke Studio |date=29 November 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDkCEFmYfE4 |title=Coke Studio Season 12 – Aaye Kuch Abr – Atif Aslam |access-date=30 May 2020 |via=YouTube |archive-date=8 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708123947/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDkCEFmYfE4 |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== 2020 ===
In 2020, Tips released ten-year-old song "[[Woh Mere Bin]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tips releases Atif Aslam's decade old song during quarantine |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2020/04/22/ent11-atif-song-tips.html |access-date=27 June 2020 |website=The Week |language=en |archive-date=27 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627054706/https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2020/04/22/ent11-atif-song-tips.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tips originals presents Atif Aslam's "Woh Mere Bin" |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/200422-tips-originals-presents-atif-aslams-woh-mere |access-date=27 June 2020 |website=www.radioandmusic.com |language=en |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100434/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/200422-tips-originals-presents-atif-aslams-woh-mere |url-status=live }}</ref> He also sang Zong advertisement song "Aik Naya Khaab".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YXuDDRmQfQ|title=- YouTube|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=31 December 2020|archive-date=4 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904040137/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YXuDDRmQfQ&feature=youtu.be|url-status=live}}</ref>


The song "Kinna Sona" became a topic of controversy as it was originally recorded by Aslam for the film ''[[Marjaavaan]]'', but the track was replaced at the last minute by Indian singer [[Jubin Nautiyal]].<ref name=":0">indiatoday.in/movies/Bollywood/story/marjaavaan-song-kinna-sona-sidharth-malhotra-and-tara-sutaria-ruin-nusrat-fateh-ali-khan-s-classic-1616323-2019-11-06</ref> The song was a mix-and-match blended cover with heavy inspirations from Pakistani [[Sufism|Sufi Islamic]] Qawwali music that was sung by [[NFAK]]. In June 2020,&nbsp;[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] released the original cover sung by Aslam on YouTube, but was forced to remove it and immediately issued an apology after a threat-laced campaign led by various [[Right-wing politics|right-wing]] [[Hindu nationalism|Indian nationalist]] figures and parties such as the [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://somethinghaute.com/t-series-removes-atif-aslams-song-kinna-sonna-from-youtube-following-backlash/ |title=T-Series removes Atif Aslam's song 'Kinna Sona' from YouTube following backlash |date=25 June 2020 |access-date=21 July 2020 |archive-date=19 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719071901/https://somethinghaute.com/t-series-removes-atif-aslams-song-kinna-sonna-from-youtube-following-backlash/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/t-series-apologises-for-uploading-atif-aslam-song-on-youtube-removes-it-after-backlash/story-Ed7xnD6HFY3hYlSCuBXNAM.html |title=T-Series apologises for uploading Atif Aslam song on YouTube, removes it after backlash |date=24 June 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=27 July 2020 |archive-date=2 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802131305/https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/t-series-apologises-for-uploading-atif-aslam-song-on-youtube-removes-it-after-backlash/story-Ed7xnD6HFY3hYlSCuBXNAM.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/kinna-sona-from-marjaavaan-is-just-another-spoilt-pakistani-classic/ |title=Kinna Sona from 'Marjaavaan' is just another spoilt Pakistani classic tune |date=7 November 2019 |access-date=29 July 2020 |archive-date=19 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919145458/https://www.somethinghaute.com/kinna-sona-from-marjaavaan-is-just-another-spoilt-pakistani-classic/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In April 2020, he recited [[Adhan|Azaan]] shortly after which [[Coke Studio Pakistan|Coke Studio]] released [[Names of God in Islam|Asma-ul-Husna]] in May 2020, recited by Atif Aslam and produced by [[Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan]] as an expression of solidarity with humanity amid the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. It features voices from the universe recorded by [[NASA]], thirty three backing vocalist from across the globe<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/XulfiOfficial/videos/asma-ul-husna-a-coke-studio-special/262262888259381/|title=Asma-ul-Husna - A Coke Studio Special|access-date=31 December 2020|via=www.facebook.com|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913144608/https://www.facebook.com/XulfiOfficial/videos/asma-ul-husna-a-coke-studio-special/262262888259381/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the sound of [[Daf]] with pronunciation supervised by Hafiz Idrees<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/cokestudio/videos/coke-studio-special-asma-ul-husna-the-99-names-atif-aslam/700692707333262/ |title=Coke Studio Special &#124; Asma-ul-Husna &#124; The 99 Names &#124; Atif Aslam |via=www.facebook.com |access-date=5 June 2020 |archive-date=6 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706153725/https://www.facebook.com/cokestudio/videos/coke-studio-special-asma-ul-husna-the-99-names-atif-aslam/700692707333262/ |url-status=live }}</ref> giving it the feat of having 4M views in just four days on [[YouTube]] and as of January 2021, it has received over 30M views.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.parhlo.com/atif-aslam-asma-ul-husna/ |title=Atif Aslam Breaks The Internet Again With Soulful Recitation Of Asma ul Husna |website=Parhlo |language=en |access-date=19 May 2020 |archive-date=29 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200529124225/https://www.parhlo.com/atif-aslam-asma-ul-husna/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Atif Aslam worked for an ad of [[Infinix Mobile]] Zero 8.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkmp_yJ2ec|title=Atif Aslam's New TV Commercial For Infinix &#124; Infinix Zero 8 – YouTube|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100606/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkmp_yJ2ec|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/30-Sep-2020/infinix-atif-aslam-join-hands-to-launch-infinix-zero-8|title=Infinix, Atif Aslam join hands to launch Infinix Zero 8|date=29 September 2020|website=The Nation|access-date=3 October 2020|archive-date=2 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002052027/https://nation.com.pk/30-Sep-2020/infinix-atif-aslam-join-hands-to-launch-infinix-zero-8|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/2020/09/29/infinix-atif-aslam-join-hands-to-launch-infinix-zero-8/|title=Infinix & Atif Aslam Join Hands To Launch Infinix Zero 8|first=Press|last=Release|access-date=3 October 2020|archive-date=4 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004040530/https://propakistani.pk/2020/09/29/infinix-atif-aslam-join-hands-to-launch-infinix-zero-8/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/technology/infinix-atif-aslam/|title=Infinix & Atif Aslam join hands to Launch the Much-Awaited Infinix Zero 8|date=29 September 2020|access-date=3 October 2020|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100509/https://www.oyeyeah.com/technology/infinix-atif-aslam/|url-status=live}}</ref> "Kadi Te Hans" released on 20 November 2020 by [[VELO Sound Station]] which got 2.5M views in two days of its release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brandsynario.com/velo-sound-station-season-1-begins-with-a-bang/|title=VELO Sound Station Season 1 Begins with a Bang! &#124; Brandsynario|first=Usman Qasim|last=Riaz|access-date=21 November 2020|archive-date=21 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121073511/https://www.brandsynario.com/velo-sound-station-season-1-begins-with-a-bang/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchsnipers.com/velo-pakistan-launches-its-digital-music-show/|title=Velo Pakistan Launches its Digital Music Show|first=News|last=Desk|date=21 November 2020|access-date=21 November 2020|archive-date=23 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123142802/https://www.researchsnipers.com/velo-pakistan-launches-its-digital-music-show/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://searchoye.com/velo-sound-station-celebrates-pop-music-in-pakistan-39931.html|title=Velo Sound Station celebrates pop music in Pakistan|website=SearchOye.com|access-date=21 November 2020|archive-date=29 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129010450/https://searchoye.com/velo-sound-station-celebrates-pop-music-in-pakistan-39931.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pknama.com/2020/11/20/atif-aslam-on-velo-sound-station/|title=Atif Aslam on Velo Sound Station|first=Mahwish|last=Zafar|date=20 November 2020|access-date=21 November 2020|archive-date=20 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120223712/https://pknama.com/2020/11/20/atif-aslam-on-velo-sound-station/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2020/11/velo-sound-station-celebrates-pop-music-in-pakistan/|title=Oh baby, baby, Velo Sound Station nails 1980s pop vibe &#124; SAMAA|website=Samaa TV|access-date=21 November 2020|archive-date=29 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129074952/https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2020/11/velo-sound-station-celebrates-pop-music-in-pakistan/|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2020, Atif released "[[Woh Mere Bin]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tips releases Atif Aslam's decade-old song during quarantine |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2020/04/22/ent11-atif-song-tips.html |access-date=27 June 2020 |website=The Week |language=en |archive-date=27 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627054706/https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2020/04/22/ent11-atif-song-tips.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He also sang Zong advertisement song "Aik Naya Khaab".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YXuDDRmQfQ|title=- YouTube|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=31 December 2020|archive-date=4 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904040137/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YXuDDRmQfQ&feature=youtu.be|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Upcoming songs ===
Atif Aslam has an upcoming song for Bollywood film ''[[Mumbai Saga]]'', written by [[Kumaar]] and co-sung by Shashwat Singh. A song featuring [[Kiara Advani]], an ad for [[Coca-Cola]], an upcoming song of Pakistani film ''[[Delhi Gate (film)|Delhi Gate]]'', a composition of Imran Zak titled "Woh Pal" are not announced yet. In an interview at [[Capital Talk]] with [[Hamid Mir]], Atif revealed a Pakistani song titled "Raat" and an untitled Bengali song that would be released soon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2001310/4|title='Delhi Gate' to revive the Lahore film industry|date=27 June 2019|website=The Express Tribune|access-date=4 October 2020|archive-date=8 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008164310/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2001310/4|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Capital Talk {{!}} Atif Aslam {{!}} 10 June 2020 {{!}} Part 01|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADHdlGj9fYk|language=en|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804015409/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADHdlGj9fYk|url-status=live}}</ref> Some unreleased songs of Atif Aslam that were replaced by other Bollywood artists include "Chashni", "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas", "Jee Len De" and "Kaise Hua". The composer of "Jee Len De", [[Raaj Aashoo]] said in a video message that it would be released officially.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l51XrRx6J7s|title=Bollywood Music Composer Raj Ashoo talking about Jee len de by Atif Aslam – YouTube|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100719/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l51XrRx6J7s|url-status=live}}</ref>


In April 2020, he recited [[Adhan|Azaan]] shortly after which Coke Studio released [[Names of God in Islam|"Asma-ul-Husna]]" in May 2020, recited by Atif Aslam and produced by [[Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan]] as an expression of solidarity with humanity amid the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. It features voices from the universe recorded by [[NASA]], thirty three backing vocalist from across the globe<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/XulfiOfficial/videos/asma-ul-husna-a-coke-studio-special/262262888259381/|title=Asma-ul-Husna - A Coke Studio Special|access-date=31 December 2020|via=www.facebook.com|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913144608/https://www.facebook.com/XulfiOfficial/videos/asma-ul-husna-a-coke-studio-special/262262888259381/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the sound of [[Daf]] with pronunciation supervised by Hafiz Idrees<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/cokestudio/videos/coke-studio-special-asma-ul-husna-the-99-names-atif-aslam/700692707333262/ |title=Coke Studio Special &#124; Asma-ul-Husna &#124; The 99 Names &#124; Atif Aslam |via=www.facebook.com |access-date=5 June 2020 |archive-date=6 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706153725/https://www.facebook.com/cokestudio/videos/coke-studio-special-asma-ul-husna-the-99-names-atif-aslam/700692707333262/ |url-status=live }}</ref> giving it the feat of having 4M views in four days on YouTube and as of December 2021, it has received over 50M views. Atif Aslam worked for an ad of [[Infinix Mobile]] Zero 8.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkmp_yJ2ec|title=Atif Aslam's New TV Commercial For Infinix &#124; Infinix Zero 8 – YouTube|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100606/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkmp_yJ2ec|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/30-Sep-2020/infinix-atif-aslam-join-hands-to-launch-infinix-zero-8|title=Infinix, Atif Aslam join hands to launch Infinix Zero 8|date=29 September 2020|website=The Nation|access-date=3 October 2020|archive-date=2 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002052027/https://nation.com.pk/30-Sep-2020/infinix-atif-aslam-join-hands-to-launch-infinix-zero-8|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/2020/09/29/infinix-atif-aslam-join-hands-to-launch-infinix-zero-8/|title=Infinix & Atif Aslam Join Hands To Launch Infinix Zero 8|first=Press|last=Release|date=29 September 2020|access-date=3 October 2020|archive-date=4 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004040530/https://propakistani.pk/2020/09/29/infinix-atif-aslam-join-hands-to-launch-infinix-zero-8/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/technology/infinix-atif-aslam/|title=Infinix & Atif Aslam join hands to Launch the Much-Awaited Infinix Zero 8|date=29 September 2020|access-date=3 October 2020|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100509/https://www.oyeyeah.com/technology/infinix-atif-aslam/|url-status=live}}</ref> "Kadi Te Hans" released on 20 November 2020 by VELO Sound Station which got 2.5M views in two days of its release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2020/11/velo-sound-station-celebrates-pop-music-in-pakistan/|title=Oh baby, baby, Velo Sound Station nails 1980s pop vibe &#124; SAMAA|website=Samaa TV|date=21 November 2020 |access-date=21 November 2020|archive-date=29 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129074952/https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2020/11/velo-sound-station-celebrates-pop-music-in-pakistan/|url-status=live}}</ref>
== International tours ==
His first international tour was in the US and Canada with [[RDB (band)|Rhythm Dhol Bass]] and [[Annie Khalid]].
[[File:Atif IITK.jpg|thumb|200px|Atif at Antaragni in 2008]]
Aslam then made his solo debut concert in [[New Jersey]] in Summer Beats 2008 at [[Sovereign Bank Arena]], which also featured [[Kailash Kher]], [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]] and [[Shafqat Amanat Ali|Amanat Ali]]. After a solo debut concert in New Jersey, Aslam returned with his band and special guests to [[Queens College, City University of New York|Queens Colden Center, New York]] to perform on 2 July 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtviggy.com/reviews/atif-aslam-queens-colden-center-nyc |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120231007/http://www.mtviggy.com/reviews/atif-aslam-queens-colden-center-nyc |archive-date=20 January 2012 |title=A Pakistani Heartthrob for All Ages |publisher=mtviggy.com |date=3 July 2010}}</ref>


After a solo debut concert in New Jersey in 2008, Aslam returned with his band and special guests to [[Queens College, City University of New York|Queens Colden Center, New York]] for a performance on 2 July 2020. He continued to tour the world with headline performances at the [[Royal Albert Hall]] in London, alongside [[Jay Sean]].{{cn|date=June 2024}}
Two years later, Aslam returned to the US. Collaborating with vocalist [[Shreya Ghoshal]], their March 2010 tour originally had 10 shows announced in the US and Canada. However, the response inspired the organizers to put shows in six more cities.


Aslam has also performed in Bangladesh and Kenya.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam in Bangladesh (2016) |website = [[YouTube]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSBgG-5uP8 |language=en |access-date=14 October 2019 |archive-date=6 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106075742/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSBgG-5uP8 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam Nairobi Kenya Concert |website = [[YouTube]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OI2-xcOLJw |language=en |access-date=14 October 2019 |archive-date=2 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302020902/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OI2-xcOLJw&app=desktop |url-status=live }}</ref> Aslam performed alongside [[Sonu Nigam]] in three occasions, one of which is a concert Shaam-e-Dostana at the [[Putrajaya International Convention Centre]] in Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123353/sonu-nigam-and-atif-aslam-wow-malaysian-fans-tonight |title=Sonu Nigam and Atif Aslam to wow Malaysian fans tonight |last=Chua |first=Dennis |date=22 January 2016 |website=NST Online |language=en |access-date=14 October 2019 |archive-date=14 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014073633/https://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123353/sonu-nigam-and-atif-aslam-wow-malaysian-fans-tonight |url-status=live }}</ref>
The following month, Aslam made his debut in South America with a performance at Anthony Nesty Sports Hall, [[Suriname]].{{citation needed|date=August 2016}}


===2021 - Present===
He continued to tour the world with headline performances<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhamaka Bollywood Concert |url=http://www.flexfxproductions.com/portfolio_dhamaka_concert.php |publisher=flexfxproductions.com |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120903215140/http://www.flexfxproductions.com/portfolio_dhamaka_concert.php |archive-date=3 September 2012}}</ref> at the [[Royal Albert Hall]] in London, alongside [[Jay Sean]]). He followed that with dates, across major concert venues in the UK in 2010.
On 26 February 2021, Atif released the song "Raat" which was a poem by [[Munir Niazi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2286630/atif-aslams-raat-is-a-star-studded-affair|title=Atif Aslam's 'Raat' is a star-studded affair|date=27 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/atif-aslam-dedicates-his-new-single-raat-to-the-beauty-mystery-of-the-night/|title = Atif Aslam dedicates his new single 'Raat' to the beauty & mystery of the night|date = March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bolnews.com/entertainment/2021/02/atif-aslam-releases-teaser-of-his-latest-song/|title = Atif Aslam releases teaser of his latest song|date = 26 February 2021}}</ref> A tribute to [[Musarrat Nazir]] "Chale To Kat Hi Jayega" premiered on 19 March 2021 and received 14 million views in 3 days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/341097-atif-aslams-new-song-chale-tu-kat-he-jayega-safar-gets-14-million-views-on-youtube|title = Atif Aslam's new song 'Chale Tu Kat He Jayega Safar' gets 14 million views on YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/21-Mar-2021/chale-to-kat-hi-jayega-atif-aslam-s-new-single-sets-internet-on-fire|title = Chale to Kat Hi Jayega – Atif Aslam's new single sets internet on fire|date = 21 March 2021}}</ref> On 26 May 2021, Times Music released Atif's Unreleased song "Jee Len De" from the Movie ''Romeo Akbar Walter'' (RAW) starring '[[John Abraham]]'. Atif released the song Rafta rafta<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-22|title=Atif Aslam's 'Rafta Rafta' is a good looking disappointment|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2311791/atif-aslams-rafta-rafta-is-a-good-looking-disappointment|access-date=2021-07-22|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> on 21 July 2021. On 24 October 2021, Coke Studio released his new song "Cricket Khidaiye"<ref>{{Citation|title=CokeStudio {{!}} Cricket Khidaiye {{!}} Atif Aslam {{!}} Faris Shafi {{!}} Talal Qureshi|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chgpGDSpWkw|language=en|access-date=2021-12-25}}</ref> with Faris Shafi and Talal Qureshi on the occasion of T-20 World Cup 2021.


On 25 January 2022, Atif Aslam along with Aima Baig performed PSL National Anthem, the song titled as "Agay Dekh".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1189333|title=Atif Aslam, Aima Baig and Abdullah Siddiqui's PSL anthem is out and it's getting mixed reactions online|first=Images|last=Staff|date=25 January 2022|website=Images}}</ref>
Aslam performed with [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] for the first time at [[Paramount Fine Foods Centre|Hershey Centre]], Mississauga, followed by another show at [[Oakland Arena]], San Francisco, Oakland,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam, Sunidhi Chauhan team up to rock! |url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011\story_10-8-2011_pg9_7 |work=Daily Times |location=Pakistan |date=10 August 2011}}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> in July 2011, during their USA and Canada tour. In September 2011, Aslam performed in New York.


On 27 October 2022, Atif Aslam's "Moonrise" was released, featuring [[Amy Jackson]]. In an interview at [[Capital Talk]] with [[Hamid Mir]], Atif revealed an untitled Bengali song that would be released soon.<ref>{{cite web|title=Capital Talk {{!}} Atif Aslam {{!}} 10 June 2020 {{!}} Part 01|website = [[YouTube]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADHdlGj9fYk|language=en|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804015409/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADHdlGj9fYk|url-status=live}}</ref> Some unreleased songs of Atif Aslam that were replaced by other Bollywood artists includes "Chashni".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l51XrRx6J7s|title=Bollywood Music Composer Raj Ashoo talking about Jee len de by Atif Aslam|website=YouTube|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100719/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l51XrRx6J7s|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Atif Aslam at o2 arena on 22 april 2012.jpg|thumb|250px|Aslam performing at O2 Arena]]
On 22 April 2012, Atif Aslam became the first Pakistani to perform in London's [[The O2 Arena|O2 Arena]]<ref name="Atif Aslam Dhamaka London concert">{{Cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a380267/atif-aslam-the-o2-performance-was-really-exciting.html |title=Atif Aslam Dhamaka London concert |work=Digital Spy |author=Baker, Steven |date=6 May 2012 |access-date=7 May 2012 |archive-date=8 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508073018/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a380267/atif-aslam-the-o2-performance-was-really-exciting.html |url-status=live }}</ref> a concert spectacular to promote love, peace and unity among Pakistan and India. Aslam performed for four hours. This was followed up by shows in [[Manchester]] and [[Glasgow]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/9638736.Atif_Aslam__Live_in_Manchester |title=Atif Aslam: Live in Manchester |publisher=asianimage.co.uk |access-date=23 April 2013 |archive-date=30 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930210817/http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/9638736.Atif_Aslam__Live_in_Manchester/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jang.com.pk/thenews/jun2012-weekly/nos-03-06-2012/instep/mainarticle.asp |title=Looking ahead to 2012: Is the Atif Aslam year about to begin? |work=jang.com.pk |date=3 June 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325170533/http://jang.com.pk/thenews/jun2012-weekly/nos-03-06-2012/instep/mainarticle.asp |archive-date=25 March 2013}}</ref>

In 2012, he was invited for three concerts at the World Trade Centre in Dubai. This was followed by his debut concert in Bangkok at the Centara Convention Centre on 6 October 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Atif-belts-it-out-30190780.html |title=Atif Belts it out |work=The Nation |location=Thailand |access-date=14 October 2012 |archive-date=5 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005221134/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Atif-belts-it-out-30190780.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Aslam then returned to perform in ten major Pakistani cities during his Jazz Jazba Generation Tour.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012\story_29-9-2012_pg9_13 |title=Jazz Jazba Generation Tour begins in Lahore |work=Daily Times |location=Pakistan |date=29 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025004631/http://dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C09%5C29%5Cstory_29-9-2012_pg9_13 |archive-date=25 October 2012}}</ref>

On 2 November, he performed his first public concert in Malaysia.

In December 2012, Aslam was named among top performers of [[Dubai]] for 2012 alongside [[Pitbull (entertainer)|Pitbull]], [[Enrique Iglesias]], [[Il Divo]], [[Gotye]], [[Evanescence]] and [[Swedish House Mafia]].

Atif Aslam is the first artist from Asia, and the second artist after Bryan Adams, to be permitted to perform inside the Dashrath Rangasla National Football Stadium in Kathmandu, [[Nepal]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=One+day+to+go%3A++Atif+Aslam+Live+in+Nepal&NewsID=355858 |title=Atif Aslam Live in Nepal |work=The Himalayan Times |date=28 November 2012 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211234749/http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=One+day+to+go%3A++Atif+Aslam+Live+in+Nepal&NewsID=355858 |archive-date=11 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Aslam+charms+the+Valley&NewsID=356147 |title=Aslam charms the Valley |archive-date=17 December 2013 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217102352/http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Aslam+charms+the+Valley&NewsID=356147}}</ref> Aslam once again returned to Dubai for multiple concerts in 2013 at the world-famous Atlantis resort.

In April 2013, Aslam performed for the first time at the LG Arena in [[Birmingham]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bipasha Basu, Malaika Khan in London for Bollywood Showstoppers Tour |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a470958/bipasha-basu-malaika-khan-in-london-for-bollywood-showstoppers-tour.html |work=Digital Spy |author=Joshi, Priya |date=5 April 2013 |access-date=23 April 2013 |archive-date=10 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410073149/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a470958/bipasha-basu-malaika-khan-in-london-for-bollywood-showstoppers-tour.html |url-status=live }}</ref> following which he became the first artist from Asia to perform twice at London's [[The O2 Arena|O2 Arena]]. Also in concert at the O2 were Bollywood stars [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], [[Malaika Arora Khan]] & [[Bipasha Basu]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bipasha Basu, Atif Aslam, Malaika Arora Khan to perform UK gigs |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a447013/bipasha-basu-atif-aslam-malaika-arora-khan-to-perform-uk-gigs.html |work=Digital Spy |author=Baker, Steven |date=23 December 2012 |access-date=22 January 2013 |archive-date=23 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224959/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a447013/bipasha-basu-atif-aslam-malaika-arora-khan-to-perform-uk-gigs.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Because of immense popularity and fan following, Atif Aslam has also performed in Bangladesh and Kenya.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam in Bangladesh (2016) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSBgG-5uP8 |language=en |access-date=14 October 2019 |archive-date=6 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106075742/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSBgG-5uP8 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://pakium.pk/2013/01/14/atif-aslam-perform-bangladesh-premier-league-bpl |title=Atif Aslam to perform at Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Launch Ceremony |last=Mughal |first=Danish |date=14 January 2013 |language=en-US |access-date=14 October 2019 |archive-date=20 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020014711/https://pakium.pk/2013/01/14/atif-aslam-perform-bangladesh-premier-league-bpl |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam Nairobi Kenya Concert |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OI2-xcOLJw |language=en |access-date=14 October 2019 |archive-date=2 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302020902/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OI2-xcOLJw&app=desktop |url-status=live }}</ref>

Atif Aslam performed alongside [[Sonu Nigam]] in three occasions, one of which is a concert Shaam-e-Dostana at the [[Putrajaya International Convention Centre]] in Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123353/sonu-nigam-and-atif-aslam-wow-malaysian-fans-tonight |title=Sonu Nigam and Atif Aslam to wow Malaysian fans tonight |last=Chua |first=Dennis |date=22 January 2016 |website=NST Online |language=en |access-date=14 October 2019 |archive-date=14 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014073633/https://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123353/sonu-nigam-and-atif-aslam-wow-malaysian-fans-tonight |url-status=live }}</ref>

Atif Aslam has also performed alongside [[Neha Kakkar]] during their USA-Canada tour in 2018 in [[Long Beach, California|Long Beach California]], Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=नेहा कक्कड़ ने आतिफ असलम संग यूं बांधा समां, झूमने पर मजबूर हुए दर्शक- देखें थ्रोबैक Video |url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/bollywood/neha-kakkar-stage-performance-with-atif-aslam-video-viral-on-internet-2237762 |access-date=23 June 2020 |website=NDTVIndia |archive-date=25 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625215749/https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/bollywood/neha-kakkar-stage-performance-with-atif-aslam-video-viral-on-internet-2237762 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Hollywood ==
Five songs from Aslam's first two albums "[[Jal Pari (album)|Jal Pari]]" and "[[Doorie]]" were featured in two films. From first album three songs "Yakeen", "Ehsaas", and "[[Aadat (song)|Aadat]]" were featured in [[Ramin Bahrani]]'s 2005 film ''[[Man Push Cart]]'' which has won international awards and was praised by the critics.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam recreates Man Push Cart |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/749119/100happydays-atif-aslam-recreates-man-push-cart/?amp=1 |website=Pakistan Tribune |url-status=live |archive-date=19 January 2021 |access-date=24 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100435/https://tribune.com.pk/story/749119/100happydays-atif-aslam-recreates-man-push-cart?amp=1 }}</ref> Two other songs from second album "[[Doorie]]" and "Maula", were selected in 2010 for the soundtrack of the ''Spanish Beauty'', the Hindi version of the 2005 Mexican film ''[[La mujer de mi hermano]]'' directed by [[Ricardo de Montreuil]]. He then sang two songs; "Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain" and "Mori Araj Suno", in [[Mira Nair]]'s 2012 film ''[[The Reluctant Fundamentalist (film)|The Reluctant Fundamentalist]]''.<ref name=":2" />


== Acting career ==
== Acting career ==
Aslam made his acting debut in the 2011 Pakistani movie [[Bol (film)|Bol]] along with Pakistani actress [[Mahira Khan]] .<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif Aslam debut in Bol |url=http://www.mmail.com.my/story/atif-aslam-performing-putrajaya-nov-2-34441 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616164323/http://www.mmail.com.my/story/atif-aslam-performing-putrajaya-nov-2-34441 |archive-date=16 June 2013 |date=22 October 2012 |work=mmail.com.my}}</ref>
Aslam made his acting debut in the 2011 Pakistani movie ''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]'' along with Pakistani actress [[Mahira Khan]].


He made his television debut with the Pakistani series ''[[Sang-e-Mah]]'', released in January 2022 on [[Hum TV|HUM TV]].
== Television ==
Aslam appeared as the captain of Team Pakistan in a singing talent show called ''[[Sur Kshetra]]'' which was shot and broadcast from [[Dubai]], where Indian and Pakistani contestants competed against each other. At the end of the show, [[Nabeel Shaukat Ali]] from Atif's team won the contest.[[File:Photo Of Atif Aslam From The Himesh and Atif Aslam at the launch of Sahara One's new show.jpg|thumb|170px|Aslam at launch of ''Sur Kshetra'']]On 19 April 2017, he hosted the [[16th Lux Style Awards]] ceremony, and it was the first time he was seen hosting the ceremony of Lux Style Awards.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/itsofficial-singer-atif-aslam-will-be-hosting-lux-style-awards-2017/ |title=#itsofficial – Singer Atif Aslam will be Hosting Lux Style Awards 2017 |date=10 April 2017 |access-date=17 April 2017 |work=Daily Pakistan |publisher=Muhammad Abbas |archive-date=18 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418001102/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/itsofficial-singer-atif-aslam-will-be-hosting-lux-style-awards-2017/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/197723-Atif-Aslam-to-host-the-16th-annual-Lux-Style-Awards |title=Atif Aslam to host the 16th annual Lux Style Awards |date=11 April 2017 |access-date=17 April 2017 |work=The News |publisher=Aamna Haider Isani |archive-date=18 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418082015/https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/197723-Atif-Aslam-to-host-the-16th-annual-Lux-Style-Awards |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1177454 |title=Here's what's going down at the Lux Style Awards 2017 right now [LIVE] |date=19 April 2017 |access-date=20 April 2017 |work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN Images]] |archive-date=8 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808190835/https://images.dawn.com/news/1177454 |url-status=live }}</ref>

He along with [[Meesha Shafi]], [[Fawad Khan]] and [[Shahi Hasan]] was also on the judge panel of a nationwide talent show ''[[Pepsi Battle of the Bands]]''; emceed by [[PepsiCo]] Pakistan from July to September 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1509488/battle-bands-finale-kashmir-crowned-winners-epic-performances-steal-show/ |title='Battle of the Bands' finale: Kashmir crowned winners, epic performances steal the show |date=18 September 2017 |access-date=21 September 2017 |work=The Express Tribune |archive-date=20 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920051044/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1509488/battle-bands-finale-kashmir-crowned-winners-epic-performances-steal-show/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1511540/amazing-thing-thats-happened-breaking-band-jal-atif-aslam/ |author=Ahmed Sarym |title=Most amazing thing that's happened to me was the breaking of my band Jal: Atif Aslam |date=20 September 2017 |access-date=21 September 2017 |work=The Express Tribune |archive-date=20 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920143658/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1511540/amazing-thing-thats-happened-breaking-band-jal-atif-aslam/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
He married educationist [[Sara Bharwana]] in Lahore on 29 March 2013. Their first child, a son, was born in 2014, named Ahad Atif Aslam. They became parents again in December 2019, with their second son, named Alhamdulilah.<ref name="em">{{Cite web |title=Pictures from Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's wedding and reception |url=http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/pictures-from-pakistani-singer-atif-aslam-s-wedding-and-reception-2013-04-03-1.501030 |publisher=[[Emirates 24/7]] |access-date=9 February 2015 |date=3 April 2013 |archive-date=9 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209164749/http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/pictures-from-pakistani-singer-atif-aslam-s-wedding-and-reception-2013-04-03-1.501030 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Atif Aslam hitched |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/800873/atif-aslam-hitched |access-date=9 August 2016 |work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]] |archive-date=14 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814213903/http://www.dawn.com/news/800873/atif-aslam-hitched |url-status=live }}</ref>
Atif married educationist Sara Bharwana in [[Lahore]] on 29 March 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/singer-atif-aslam-welcomes-second-baby-with-wife-sara-bharwana-1630932-2019-12-23|title=Singer Atif Aslam welcomes second baby with wife Sara Bharwana|date=23 December 2019|website=India Today|access-date=29 October 2020|archive-date=24 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224051721/https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/singer-atif-aslam-welcomes-second-baby-with-wife-sara-bharwana-1630932-2019-12-23|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="em">{{Cite web |title=Pictures from Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's wedding and reception |url=http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/pictures-from-pakistani-singer-atif-aslam-s-wedding-and-reception-2013-04-03-1.501030 |publisher=[[Emirates 24/7]] |access-date=9 February 2015 |date=3 April 2013 |archive-date=9 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209164749/http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/pictures-from-pakistani-singer-atif-aslam-s-wedding-and-reception-2013-04-03-1.501030 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Atif Aslam hitched |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/800873/atif-aslam-hitched |access-date=9 August 2016 |work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]] |archive-date=14 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814213903/http://www.dawn.com/news/800873/atif-aslam-hitched |url-status=live }}</ref> Together they have three children: two sons and one daughter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-23 |title=Atif Aslam welcomes baby girl, names her Halima; here's what it means. See pic |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/atif-aslam-welcomes-baby-girl-names-her-halima-here-s-what-it-means-see-pic-101679560851599.html |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

== Legacy, impact and recognition ==
[[Alamgir Haq|Alamgir]], one of the pioneers of pop singing in Pakistan, has thanked Atif Aslam along with [[Ali Zafar]] for keeping the pop-genre still alive in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2012 |title=Alamgir: 'I am thankful to Ali Zafar and Atif Aslam' |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/384146/alamgir-i-am-thankful-to-ali-zafar-and-atif-aslam/ |website=The Express Tribune |access-date=11 June 2020 |archive-date=7 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707100603/https://tribune.com.pk/story/384146/alamgir-i-am-thankful-to-ali-zafar-and-atif-aslam |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Asha Bhosle]], who was a judge of the show [[Sur Kshetra|Sur K Shetra]] where Atif was a mentor, said in the press conference when asked about Pakistani singers in the farewell tour of Britain, "I love Atif Aslam and the way he sings. Whenever we have Pakistani singers come to India, we show them respect and love and we don't feel they are from somewhere else. We feel they are all our own".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baddhan |first=Raj |date=17 September 2016 |title=An audience with Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/an-audience-with-bollywood-legend-asha-bhosle/ |access-date=17 June 2020 |website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music |language=en-GB |archive-date=17 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617171603/https://www.bizasialive.com/an-audience-with-bollywood-legend-asha-bhosle/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Atif Aslam enjoys a huge fan base around the world with a social media following of over 30 million.
[[Arijit Singh]], one of the most acclaimed singers of India,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 July 2017|title=A loser of a reality show is now India's No.1 singing sensation - Unknown facts about Arijit Singh and reality shows! - Bollywoodlife.com|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/a-looser-of-a-reality-show-is-now-indias-no-1-singing-sensation-unknown-facts-about-arijit-singh-and-reality-shows/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702122652/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/a-looser-of-a-reality-show-is-now-indias-no-1-singing-sensation-unknown-facts-about-arijit-singh-and-reality-shows/|archive-date=2 July 2017|access-date=14 October 2019}}</ref> is often compared to Atif Aslam because of similar tone of singing.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web|last=Glamsham|title=Arijit Singh reacts to comparison with Atif Aslam! {{!}} News|url=https://www.glamsham.com/en/arijit-singh-reacts-to-comparison-with-atif-aslam|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100455/https://www.glamsham.com/bollywood/news/arijit-singh-reacts-to-comparison-with-atif-aslam|archive-date=19 January 2021|access-date=14 October 2019|website=Glamsham|language=en}}</ref> Regarding this, Atif said: "If God’s kind to someone you should also respect them. Arijit has been blessed and people should respect him. I am no one to control anyone. We need to understand that there’s no such thing as number one".<ref name=":22" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Chowdhury|first=Hassan|title=Atif Aslam breaks silence on comparisons with Arijit Singh|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1154182/atif-aslam-breaks-silence-comparisons-arijit-singh/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628203401/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1154182/atif-aslam-breaks-silence-comparisons-arijit-singh/|archive-date=28 June 2020|access-date=14 October 2019|website=The Express Tribune}}</ref>
[[File:Atif Aslam in black coat.jpg|thumb|Atif Aslam in a concert]]

Regarding comparisons with [[Arijit Singh]], music director [[Amaal Mallik|Amaal Malik]] said "Can't compare any one to Atif Aslam, he is a senior and has been around for years, 'Arijit is Arijit, Atif is Atif, they have their own styles and strengths".<ref name="en.dailypakistan.com.pk">{{Cite web|title=If not Atif then Arijit: Bollywood singer supports Atif Aslam despite Indo-Pak tensions|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/if-not-atif-then-arjit-bollywood-singer-supports-atif-aslam-despite-indo-pak-tensions/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331101444/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/if-not-atif-then-arjit-bollywood-singer-supports-atif-aslam-despite-indo-pak-tensions/|archive-date=31 March 2019|access-date=15 October 2019|website=Daily Pakistan Global|language=en-US}}</ref> He had previously said in an interview that it was a true 'dream come true moment' for him when Atif sung his composition".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Armaan malik and amaal malik Talking About Atif Aslam|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhkOCVacO0g|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119100614/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhkOCVacO0g|archive-date=19 January 2021|access-date=14 June 2020|website=Youtube}}</ref> [[Arijit Singh]] revealed that Atif is a singer who has got better over a period of time and has been a very consistent singer in the recent times. <ref>{{Cite web|date=23 April 2020|title=When Arijit Singh praised Pakistani singer Atif Aslam|url=https://www.thelivemirror.com/arijit-singh-lauds-atif-aslam/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712062848/https://www.thelivemirror.com/arijit-singh-lauds-atif-aslam/|archive-date=12 July 2020|access-date=7 July 2020|website=The Live Mirror|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Prakashan|first=Priya|date=8 April 2016|title=Arijit Singh: It's not Ind vs Pak in Bollywood as Music is beyond boundaries!|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/arijit-singh-praises-atif-aslam-its-not-india-vs-pakistan-in-bollywood-as-music-is-beyond-boundaries-1092456/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712062713/https://www.india.com/entertainment/arijit-singh-praises-atif-aslam-its-not-india-vs-pakistan-in-bollywood-as-music-is-beyond-boundaries-1092456/|archive-date=12 July 2020|access-date=7 July 2020|website=India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref>

Singer [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]] has publicly criticized the singing of Atif Aslam, citing him as 'out of tune' on a reality show [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs]]<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |last1=Holla |first1=Anand |date=29 May 2011 |title=Voice, over |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/others/sunday-read/Voice-over/articleshow/16131650.cms |access-date=4 July 2020 |website=Mumbai Mirror |language=en |archive-date=4 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704213825/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/others/sunday-read/Voice-over/articleshow/16131650.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> but other musicians like [[Shekhar Ravjiani|Shekhar]] defended the claim, "Atif's voice has a soul. He is obviously connecting to people, on some level and hence is popular."<ref name="auto1" /> Musician [[Pritam]] also defended a similar claim from musician [[Aadesh Shrivastava]] in another reality show: "A contestant may sing better than Atif. But only he can do what he does, it's about his identity".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atif aslam insulted |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD08bRf40Sk |language=en |access-date=14 October 2019 |archive-date=7 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807214702/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD08bRf40Sk |url-status=live }}</ref>
Musician and singer [[Sajjad Ali]] in his musical-documentary series '[[Ke Kun Kly]]' said: "You can see how big Artists try to copy Atif's way of singing, where he picks up a note from, when he holds it and even release a note. Not that they are bad singers, they can sing pretty well, but you can see why they try to sing in his expression and tone".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITcqG-HBfIA|title=Sajjad Ali's Ke Kun Kly – Episode 2 – Singer (Part Two)|access-date=12 December 2020|archive-date=14 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200914212805/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITcqG-HBfIA&feature=applinks|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
=== Films ===
{| Class="wikitable"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Language
! Notes
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]''
| Mustafa
| [[Urdu language|Urdu]]
| Film debut
|}


=== Film ===
=== Television serials ===
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
{| Class="wikitable"
!Year
! Year
! Series
!Film
!Role
! Role
! Notes
!Language
!Notes
|-
|-
| 2021
|2011
|[[Bol (film)|Bol]]
| ''[[Sang-e-Mah]]''
| Hilmand Khan
|Mustafa
| TV Debut
|[[Urdu]]
|Debut as an actor
|}
|}


== Discography ==
=== Soundtrack music videos ===
{{Main|Atif Aslam discography}}
Following music videos from Pakistani and Indian films feature Atif Aslam.

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
=== Featuring music videos ===
Atif Aslam appeared in following music videos from Pakistani and Indian feature films.
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Year
! Song
! Song
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! Refs
|-
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#BFD7FF;"|[[Pakistani film]]s
! colspan="4" style="background:#BFD7FF;" |[[Pakistani film]]s
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"|2011
| rowspan="2" |2011
| "Kaho Aaj Bol Do"
| ''Kaho Aaj Bol Do''
| rowspan="2"|''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]''
| rowspan="2" |''[[Bol (film)|Bol]]''
|<ref name="auto15"/>
|<ref name="auto15" />
|-
|-
| "[[Hona Tha Pyar]]"
| ''[[Hona Tha Pyar]]''
|<ref name="auto5"/>
|<ref name="auto5" />
|-
|-
| 2015
| 2015
| "Dil Kare"
| ''Dil Kare''
| ''[[Ho Mann Jahaan]]''
| ''[[Ho Mann Jahaan]]''
|<ref name="auto9"/>
|<ref name="auto9" />
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| "Dil Yeh Dancer Hogaya"
| ''Dil Yeh Dancer Ho Gaya''
| ''[[Actor in Law]]''
| ''[[Actor in Law]]''
|<ref name="auto18"/>
|<ref name="auto18" />
|-
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#BFD7FF;"|[[Indian films]]
! colspan="4" style="background:#BFD7FF;" |[[Indian films]]
|-
|-
| 2006
| 2006
| "Tere Bin"
| ''Tere Bin''
| ''[[Bas Ek Pal]]''
| ''[[Bas Ek Pal]]''
|<ref name=":4">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6NnNv7XJYg |title=Tere Bin – Bas Ek Pal – Sanjay Suri, Urmila Matondkar, Juhi Chawla & Jimmy Shergill – Atif Aslam |via=YouTube |date=1 December 2009 |access-date=27 July 2017 |last=Tips Official |archive-date=17 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217115652/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6NnNv7XJYg |url-status=live }}</ref>
|<ref name=":4"/>
|-
|-
| 2008
| 2008
| "[[Pehli Nazar Mein]]"
| ''Pehli Nazar Mein''
| ''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''
| ''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''
|<ref name="auto17"/>
|<ref name="auto17" />
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"|2009
|rowspan="2|2011
|Aa Bhi Ja Sanam {{Small|(Dance Mix)}}
| "[[Tu Jaane Na (song)|Tu Jaane Na]]"
| rowspan="2"|''[[Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani]]''
|rowspan="2"|[[Prince]]
|<ref name="auto10"/>
|-
| "[[Tera Hone Laga Hoon]]"
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTuxUAuJRyY|title=Tera Hone Laga Hoon Lyrical Video – Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani &#124; Atif Aslam &#124; Ranbir, Katrina Kaif – YouTube|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=25 December 2020|archive-date=14 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214145530/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTuxUAuJRyY|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="3" |2010
| "Tere Liye"
| rowspan="3"|''[[Prince (2010 film)|Prince]]''
|<ref name="auto7"/>
|-
| "Aa Bhi Ja Sanam"
|
|
|-
|-
| "Kaun Hoon Main"
|Kaun Hoon Main
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"|2012
| rowspan="2" |2012
| "Piya O Re Piya"
| ''Piya O Re Piya''
| rowspan="2"|''[[Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya]]''
| rowspan="2" |''[[Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya]]''
|<ref name="auto6"/>
|<ref name="auto6" />
|-
|-
| "Tu Mohabbat Hai" {{Small|(Remix Version)}}
| ''Tu Mohabbat Hai'' {{Small|(Remix Version)}}
|<ref name="auto2"/>
|<ref name="auto2" />
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"|2013
| rowspan="3" |2013
| "Be Intehaan"
| ''Be Intehaan''
| ''[[Race 2]]''
| ''[[Race 2]]''
|<ref name="auto8"/>
|<ref name="auto8" />
|-
|-
| "Dil Na Jaane Kyun"
| ''Dil Na Jaane Kyun''
| rowspan="2"|''[[Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story]]''
| rowspan="2" |''[[Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story]]''
|<ref name="auto14"/>
|<ref name="auto14" />
|-
|-
| "Aa Bhi Ja Mere Mehermaan"
| ''Aa Bhi Ja Mere Mehermaan''
|<ref name="auto4"/>
|<ref name="auto4" />
|-
|2015
|[[Jeena Jeena]]
|[[Badlapur]]
|
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| "Khair Mangda"
| ''Khair Mangda''
| ''[[A Flying Jatt]]''
| ''[[A Flying Jatt]]''
|<ref name="auto11">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKviiDzq3FA |last=Atif Aslam |title=Khair Mangda |via=YouTube |date=21 October 2016 |access-date=27 July 2017 |archive-date=14 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214115426/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKviiDzq3FA&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
|<ref name="auto11"/>
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"|2017
| rowspan="2" |2017
| "Hoor"
| ''Hoor''
| ''[[Hindi Medium]]''
| ''[[Hindi Medium]]''
|<ref name="auto16"/>
|<ref name="auto16" />
|-
|-
| "Jaane De"
| ''Jaane De''
| ''[[Qarib Qarib Singlle]]''
| ''[[Qarib Qarib Singlle]]''
|<ref name="auto12"/>
|<ref name="auto12" />
|-
| "[[Dil Diyan Gallan (song)|Dil Diyan Gallan]]"
| [[Tiger Zinda Hai]]
|<ref name="auto3"/>
|-
|-
| 2018
| 2018
| "[[O Saathi]]"
| ''[[O Saathi]]''
| ''[[Baaghi 2]]''
| ''[[Baaghi 2]]''
|<ref name="auto13"/>
|<ref name="auto13" />
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#BFD7FF;" | [[Pakistani dramas]]
|-
| 2022
| ''Sang-e-Mah''
| ''Sang-e-Mah''
|
|-
|2024
|Tumhari Chup
|Gentleman
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abdullah |first=Rao |date=2024-05-13 |title=Atif Aslam's Latest Song 'Tumhari Chup' took the internet by storm |url=https://www.bolnews.com/showbiz/2024/05/atif-aslams-latest-song-tumhari-chup-took-the-internet-by-storm/ |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=BOL News |language=en-US}}</ref>
|}
|}

== Discography ==
{{Main|Atif Aslam discography}}
Some of his popular songs include [[Aadat (song)|Aadat]], Woh Lamhey, Pehli Nazar Mein, Tere Bin, Kuch Is Tarah, Doorie, Bakhuda Tumhi Ho, [[Tera Hone Laga Hoon]], [[Tu Jaane Na]], Be Intehaan, Allah Duhai hai, O Mere Khuda, Tere Liye, Hona tha Pyar, Piya O Re Piya, [[Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main]], [[Jeene Laga Hoon]], [[Main Rang Sharbaton Ka]], [[Jeena Jeena]], Pehli Dafa, [[Tere Sang Yaara]], Musafir, [[Dil Diyan Gallan]], [[O Saathi]], Jab Koi Baat, [[Dil Meri Na Sune]], Paniyon Sa, [[Tajdar-e-Haram]], Kinna Sona, Baarish, Man Aamadeh Am, [[Pachtaoge]], Tere Hua, Thaam Lo, [[Dekhte Dekhte]] and Kadi Te Hans.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4" />


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
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* [[Music of Pakistan]]
* [[List of Pakistani pop singers]]
* [[List of Pakistani pop singers]]

==Notes==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|aadeez.com}}
* {{IMDb name|2139651}}
* {{IMDb name|2139651}}
* {{Twitter|itsaadee}}
* {{Facebook|AtifAslamOfficialFanPage}}
* {{Instagram|atifaslam}}
* {{YouTube|channel=UCF4uIIqbIy05Cmzx3rRt_8g}}


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Atif Aslam
عاطف اسلم
A portrait image of Aslam standing in front of a large film poster for Badlapur.
Aslam at an event for Badlapur in 2015
Born (1983-03-12) 12 March 1983 (age 41)
Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Other namesAadee
Occupations
Years active2002–present
Works
Spouse
Sara Bharwana
(m. 2013)
Children3
AwardsFull list
Honours
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Labels
Websiteaadeez.com
Signature

Atif Aslam[a] (Punjabi pronunciation: [aːt̪ɪf əsləm]; born 12 March 1983) is a Pakistani playback singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. He has recorded many songs in both Pakistan and India, and is known for his vocal belting technique.[1][2]

Born in Wazirabad, Punjab, Atif Aslam started his music career in early 2000s. He released his first album titled "Jal Pari". In 2005, he debuted in Bollywood music industry by singing a song in the Indian film, Zeher. After this, he sang multiple songs in Bollywood in India and Lollywood in Pakistan. Aslam has sung for Coke Studio. He predominantly sings in Urdu, but also sings in his native Punjabi, as well as Bengali, Persian and Pashto.[3] In 2008, he received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, the fourth-highest civilian honor award from the Pakistani government.[citation needed] He is also a recipient of several Lux Style Awards. In March 2003? He was introduced by McDonald's Pakistan To sing Commercials for cartoons like Sonic The Hedgehog and Hello Kitty.[4] Aslam made his acting debut in 2011, with the Urdu social drama film Bol. In 2019, he was awarded a star in the Dubai Walk of Fame after his nomination for the best singer in Pakistan.[5][6][7] He was also featured in the Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars, published in December 2020.[8]

Early life and education

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Atif Aslam was born on 12 March 1983,[9][10][11] to a middle-class Punjabi family in Wazirabad, Punjab. He has three brothers, who have all worked with him: Shahzad as photographer, Shahbaz as designer and manager and Shiraaz as his website co-ordinator.[12] He went to Kimberley Hall School in Lahore, Punjab, until 1991, when he moved to Rawalpindi, Punjab, and continued his studies at St. Paul's Cambridge School in Satellite Town. In 1995, Aslam returned to Lahore, where he continued his studies at a Divisional Public School and College (DPSC) branch. He proceeded to attend Fazaia Inter College for his HSSC from 1999 to 2001, and later went to Punjab Institute of Computer Science to pursue a bachelor's degree in computer science.[citation needed]

In an interview, Aslam revealed that his ambition around this time was to become a singer. He first competed on stage, and won, at the age of 15 before singing in various talent contests.[12] He also wanted to be a cricketer, being a fast bowler, and was selected for the Pakistan under-19 team, but he didn't go ahead as his parents wanted him to become a doctor.[13]

Music career

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2003–2008

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Aslam was a member of the group Jal. He released his first song Aadat with Goher Mumtaz. After separating from Jal, Aslam released his first album titled Jal Pari in 2004 which became an instant hit.[14]

Aslam's second album Doorie was released in 2006. Aslam's third album Meri Kahani released in 2008 was nominated in 7th Lux Style Awards in the category "Best Album". Album's song "Hangami Halaat" nominated in 2009 in "MTV Music Awards" in the category "Best Rock Song".[citation needed] His debut song in Bollywood is "Woh Lamhe" from Zeher movie in 2005. He also sang "Aadat - Juda Hoke Bhi" from Kalyug movie the same year and "Tere Bin" from Bas Ek Pal movie in 2006.

In 2008, he recorded "Pehli Nazar Mein" and "Bakhuda Tumhi Ho" from Race and Kismat Konnection, respectively. "Pehli Nazar Mein" won him an IIFA Award.[15][16]

Aslam made his solo debut concert in New Jersey in Summer Beats 2008 at Sovereign Bank Arena.[citation needed]

2009 - 2015

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In the 2009 film Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, he sang "Tu Jaane Na" and "Tera Hone Laga Hoon" including remix versions of both songs which fetched him several nominations.

In March 2010 He was mostly known for making commercials for McDonalds Pakistan He was making cartoons like Sonic the Hedgehog And Hello Kitty

In 2011, he sang a song from the film F.A.L.T.U, titled "Le Ja Tu Mujhe". The same year, he sang two songs "Hona Tha Pyar" and "Kaho Aaj Bol Do" with Hadiqa Kiani for the film Pakistani film Bol in which he was cast as the lead role.[17][18] In this year, he recorded two songs for the film Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, "Tu Muhabbat Hai" and "Piya O Re Piya".[19][20]

In 2012, he recorded two songs "Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain" and "Mori Araj Suno" for the Hollywood film The Reluctant Fundamentalist.

He also performed in Coke Studio's Season Five titled "Charka Nolakha", "Rabba Sacheya" and "Dholna".[21][22][23]

On 22 April 2012, Atif Aslam became the first Pakistani to perform in London's O2 Arena[24] a concert spectacular to promote love, peace, and unity among Pakistan and India. Aslam performed for four hours. This was followed up by shows in Manchester and Glasgow.[25][26]

In 2012, he was invited for three concerts at the World Trade Centre in Dubai. This was followed by his debut concert in Bangkok at the Centara Convention Centre on 6 October 2012.[27]

On 2 November 2012, he performed his first public concert in Malaysia. In December 2012, Aslam was named among top performers of Dubai for 2012.[citation needed]

Aslam is the first artist from Asia, and the second artist after Bryan Adams, who was permitted to perform inside the Dashrath Rangasla National Football Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.[28][29]

In April 2013, Aslam performed for the first time at the LG Arena in Birmingham[30] following which he became the first artist from Asia to perform twice at London's O2 Arena. Also in concert at the O2 were Bollywood stars Shaan, Malaika Arora Khan & Bipasha Basu.[31]

"Main Rang Sharbaton Ka" was nominated at World Music Awards in 2014 for "Best Song".[32][33][34][35] "Main Rang Sharbaton Ka" fetched several awards and multiple nominations for him.[36] "Zameen Jaagti Hai" and "Tu Khaas Hai" were released in Pakistan. In 2014, he recorded 2 songs for the film Entertainment, "Tera Naam Doon" and "Nahi Woh Saamne". Both songs were composed by Sachin-Jigar with lyrics written by Priya Panchal. He also sang QMobile Noir i10 advertising song "Dil Se Dil" and Etisalat advertising song "Faasle".

He worked with Sachin-Jigar for the song "Jeena Jeena" for the film Badlapur,[37] The song "Jeena Jeena" topped various charts and was one of the biggest hits of 2015, which also got him a nomination for the Filmfare award for best playback singer.[38][39] That same year he also recorded "Dil Kare" for Ho Mann Jahaan.[40][41]

Aslam's rendition of "Tajdar-e-Haram" reached 285 million views on YouTube in July 2020,[citation needed] originally released in 2015, it became the first video to origin in Pakistan to achieve the record.[citation needed] The Qawwali song, originally sung by Sabri Brothers, was released on 15 August 2015 in CokeStudio Season 8 and has been viewed in 186 countries across the world. Also, it is Aslam's first individual video on YouTube to make the record.[42]

2016 - 2020

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Aslam worked with musician Arko Pravo for the song Tere Sang Yaara from Rustom (2016) which topped "Bollywood Life" chart, got nominated for "Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer".[43][44][45] Atif worked with Mithoon on four versions of the song "Mar Jaayen" from Loveshhuda in 2016, penned by Sayeed Qaudri.

"Dil Dancer" from the movie Actor in Law released, which earned him LUX Award for best playback singer.[46][47] He sang "Yaariyaan" song with Ali Zafar, composed by Sahir Ali Bagga which released on 2016 Defence Day.[48] He collaborated with Maher Zain for the song "I'm Alive" and sang "Jal Pari" for the advertisement of Huawei Honor 5X.[49][50]

At the start of 2017, "Hoor" song from Hindi Medium was released.[51] After which, the romantic song "Baarish" from Half Girlfriend composed by Tanishk Bagchi[52] and the ballad song "Musafir" from Sweetie Weds NRI were released. Romantic song "Darasal" composed by JAM8 released the same year. Two Ballad songs "Main Agar" from Tubelight and "Jaane De" from Qarib Qarib Singlle, respectively, were out, composed by Pritam and Vishal Mishra respectively.[53] In December 2017, "Dil Diyan Gallan" from Tiger Zinda Hai released, composed by Vishal–Shekhar and lyrics by Irshad Kamil. The song had garnered over 670M views on YouTube as of January 2021.[54][55] His first Bengali song "Mithe Alo" from Cockpit film was also released.

The same year, "Pehli Dafa" starring Aslam and Ileana D'Cruz was released, which was a composition of Shiraz Uppal.[56] A single "Younhi" written by Atif himself released on Atif's birthday, which featured Aslam and Nicolli Dela Nina.[57] "Noor-e-Azal" Hamd released, sung by Aslam and Abida Parveen, a composition of Shani Arshad. He also sang ISPR song "Kabhi Percham Main", which was released on 2017 Defence Day.[58]

He performed at 16th Lux Style Awards by singing "Pakistan National Anthem" and "Us Rah Par".[59][60]

In 2018, a total of 19 songs were released by Aslam. "Dil Meri Na Sune" which was composed by Himesh Reshammiya for film Genius. "O Saathi" from Baaghi 2 written by Arko,[61] "Paniyon Sa" from Satyameva Jayate. "Tere Liye" from Namaste England and "Tera Hua" from Loveyatri were major hits in the charts.[62] He voiced for three recreated songs "Jab Koi Baat", "Dekhte Dekhte" for Batti Gul Meter Chalu which took the "official Asian music chart number 1" and recorded "Chalte Chalte" for Mitron.[63][64][65] Other songs include "Sehmi Hai Dhadkan", three versions of "Selfish" for Race 3 and two songs "Tum" and "O Meri Laila" from Laila Majnu lyrics by Irshad Kamil.[66][67][68]

"Thaam Lo from Parwaaz Hai Junoon" was also released during the same year, which earned him the LUX Award for the best playback Singer.[69] He sang "Humain Pyaar Hai Pakistan Se", released on 2018 Defence Day. "12 Bajay" was released in December 2018.

In January 2019, the "Auliya" song from Hum Chaar was released, composed by Vipin Patwa. "Baarishein" released on 13 February 2019, a day before the 2019 Pulwama Attack.[70][71] He performed at 18th Lux Style Awards and sang "Mujhe Dil Se Na Bhulana" with Momina Mustehsan as a tribute to Bangladeshi-Pakistani actress Shabnam.[72]

"In Dinon" and "Anjaana" from the Superstar film were also released.[73] Pardadari, sung by Aslam and Abida Parveen also released.[74]

Coke Studio started with songs of Aslam in Season 12. Aaye Kuch Abr, Mubarik Mubarik and Wohi Khuda Hai were released.[75][76][77]

The song "Kinna Sona" became a topic of controversy as it was originally recorded by Aslam for the film Marjaavaan, but the track was replaced at the last minute by Indian singer Jubin Nautiyal.[78] The song was a mix-and-match blended cover with heavy inspirations from Pakistani Sufi Islamic Qawwali music that was sung by NFAK. In June 2020, T-Series released the original cover sung by Aslam on YouTube, but was forced to remove it and immediately issued an apology after a threat-laced campaign led by various right-wing Indian nationalist figures and parties such as the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.[79][80][81]

In 2020, Atif released "Woh Mere Bin".[82] He also sang Zong advertisement song "Aik Naya Khaab".[83]

In April 2020, he recited Azaan shortly after which Coke Studio released "Asma-ul-Husna" in May 2020, recited by Atif Aslam and produced by Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan as an expression of solidarity with humanity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It features voices from the universe recorded by NASA, thirty three backing vocalist from across the globe[84] and the sound of Daf with pronunciation supervised by Hafiz Idrees[85] giving it the feat of having 4M views in four days on YouTube and as of December 2021, it has received over 50M views. Atif Aslam worked for an ad of Infinix Mobile Zero 8.[86][87][88][89] "Kadi Te Hans" released on 20 November 2020 by VELO Sound Station which got 2.5M views in two days of its release.[90]

After a solo debut concert in New Jersey in 2008, Aslam returned with his band and special guests to Queens Colden Center, New York for a performance on 2 July 2020. He continued to tour the world with headline performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London, alongside Jay Sean.[citation needed]

Aslam has also performed in Bangladesh and Kenya.[91][92] Aslam performed alongside Sonu Nigam in three occasions, one of which is a concert Shaam-e-Dostana at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre in Malaysia.[93]

2021 - Present

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On 26 February 2021, Atif released the song "Raat" which was a poem by Munir Niazi.[94][95][96] A tribute to Musarrat Nazir "Chale To Kat Hi Jayega" premiered on 19 March 2021 and received 14 million views in 3 days.[97][98] On 26 May 2021, Times Music released Atif's Unreleased song "Jee Len De" from the Movie Romeo Akbar Walter (RAW) starring 'John Abraham'. Atif released the song Rafta rafta[99] on 21 July 2021. On 24 October 2021, Coke Studio released his new song "Cricket Khidaiye"[100] with Faris Shafi and Talal Qureshi on the occasion of T-20 World Cup 2021.

On 25 January 2022, Atif Aslam along with Aima Baig performed PSL National Anthem, the song titled as "Agay Dekh".[101]

On 27 October 2022, Atif Aslam's "Moonrise" was released, featuring Amy Jackson. In an interview at Capital Talk with Hamid Mir, Atif revealed an untitled Bengali song that would be released soon.[102] Some unreleased songs of Atif Aslam that were replaced by other Bollywood artists includes "Chashni".[103]

Acting career

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Aslam made his acting debut in the 2011 Pakistani movie Bol along with Pakistani actress Mahira Khan.

He made his television debut with the Pakistani series Sang-e-Mah, released in January 2022 on HUM TV.

Personal life

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Atif married educationist Sara Bharwana in Lahore on 29 March 2013.[104][105][106] Together they have three children: two sons and one daughter.[107]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Film Role Language Notes
2011 Bol Mustafa Urdu Film debut

Television serials

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Year Series Role Notes
2021 Sang-e-Mah Hilmand Khan TV Debut

Discography

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Featuring music videos

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Atif Aslam appeared in following music videos from Pakistani and Indian feature films.

Year Song Film Refs
Pakistani films
2011 Kaho Aaj Bol Do Bol [17]
Hona Tha Pyar [18]
2015 Dil Kare Ho Mann Jahaan [40]
2016 Dil Yeh Dancer Ho Gaya Actor in Law [46]
Indian films
2006 Tere Bin Bas Ek Pal [108]
2008 Pehli Nazar Mein Race [15]
2011 Aa Bhi Ja Sanam (Dance Mix) Prince
Kaun Hoon Main
2012 Piya O Re Piya Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya [20]
Tu Mohabbat Hai (Remix Version) [19]
2013 Be Intehaan Race 2 [34]
Dil Na Jaane Kyun Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story [33]
Aa Bhi Ja Mere Mehermaan [32]
2015 Jeena Jeena Badlapur
2016 Khair Mangda A Flying Jatt [109]
2017 Hoor Hindi Medium [51]
Jaane De Qarib Qarib Singlle [53]
2018 O Saathi Baaghi 2 [61]
Pakistani dramas
2022 Sang-e-Mah Sang-e-Mah
2024 Tumhari Chup Gentleman [110]

Awards and nominations

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Punjabi, Urdu: عاطف اسلم

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