40 Facts About Atif Aslam

Atif Aslam has recorded many songs in both Pakistan and India, and is known for his vocal belting technique.

Atif Aslam is a recipient of several Lux Style Awards.

Atif Aslam was featured in the Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars, published in December 2020.

Atif Aslam was born on 12 March 1983, to a middle-class Punjabi family in Wazirabad, Punjab.

Atif Aslam has three brothers, who have all worked with him: Shahzad as photographer, Shahbaz as designer and manager and Shiraaz as his website co-ordinator.

Atif Aslam 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, Atif Aslam returned to Lahore, where he continued his studies at a Divisional Public School and College branch.

Atif Aslam 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.

Atif Aslam first competed on stage, and won, at the age of 15 before singing in various talent contests.

Atif Aslam 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.

Atif Aslam released his first song Aadat with Goher Mumtaz.

Atif Aslam sang "Aadat - Juda Hoke Bhi" from Kalyug movie the same year and "Tere Bin" from Bas Ek Pal movie in 2006.

Atif Aslam made his solo debut concert in New Jersey in Summer Beats 2008 at Sovereign Bank Arena.

On 22 April 2012, Atif Aslam became the first Pakistani to perform in London's O2 Arena a concert spectacular to promote love, peace, and unity among Pakistan and India.

In December 2012, Atif Aslam was named among top performers of Dubai for 2012.

Atif 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.

Atif Aslam sang QMobile Noir i10 advertising song "Dil Se Dil" and Etisalat advertising song "Faasle".

Atif Aslam worked with Sachin-Jigar for the song "Jeena Jeena" for the film Badlapur, The song "Jeena Jeena" topped various charts and was one of the biggest hits of 2015, which got him a nomination for the Filmfare award for best playback singer.

Atif Aslam worked with musician Arko Pravo for the song Tere Sang Yaara from Rustom which topped "Bollywood Life" chart, got nominated for "Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer".

Atif Aslam worked with Mithoon on four versions of the song "Mar Jaayen" from Loveshhuda in 2016, penned by Sayeed Qaudri.

Atif Aslam sang "Yaariyaan" song with Ali Zafar, composed by Sahir Ali Bagga which released on 2016 Defence Day.

Atif Aslam collaborated with Maher Zain for the song "I'm Alive" and sang "Jal Pari" for the advertisement of Huawei Honor 5X.

Atif Aslam sang ISPR song "Kabhi Percham Main", which was released on 2017 Defence Day.

Atif Aslam performed at 16th Lux Style Awards by singing "Pakistan National Anthem" and "Us Rah Par".

Atif Aslam sang "Humain Pyaar Hai Pakistan Se", released on 2018 Defence Day.

Atif Aslam performed at 18th Lux Style Awards and sang "Mujhe Dil Se Na Bhulana" with Momina Mustehsan as a tribute to Bangladeshi-Pakistani actress Shabnam.

Atif Aslam worked for an ad of Infinix Mobile Zero 8.

Atif Aslam continued to tour the world with headline performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London, alongside Jay Sean.

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.

On 26 February 2021, Atif Aslam released the song "Raat" which was a poem by Munir Niazi.

Atif Aslam released the song Rafta rafta on 21 July 2021.

On 27 October 2022, Atif Aslam's "Moonrise" was released, featuring Amy Jackson.

Some unreleased songs of Atif Aslam that were replaced by other Bollywood artists includes "Chashni".

On 15 November 2024, Atif Aslam unveiled "Borderless World", a music programme to promote musical talent globally.

Atif Aslam explained that Borderless World has been in the making for over a year.

On 4 January 2025, Atif Aslam officially launched the first season of "Borderless World".

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

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

Atif Aslam married educationist Sara Bharwana in Lahore on 29 March 2013.

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