Atif Aslam
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‘Emraan is a hit ‘coz of my voice’
By Sumit Jha
Atif says he wants to sing for King Khan
The ‘hottest singing sensation’ is Atif Aslam’s new name. Having broken barriers between India and Pakistan with his soulful voice and power-packed performances across nations and a huge fan following to add to, the singer was as sensational at the live performance he gave at the IIT fest — Antaragni recently
So how’s the experience like giving performances in India? “It has been great. Be it live concerts or Bollywood movies, I’m happy with the love Indian audience has given me. Besides people here are very energetic which gives you more spark. Besides, India is a big market and if any performance gets successful here you automatically get noticed in the international market. And that’s what worked in my favour too.”
This young guy may be spreading his sizzle everywhere with his voice, but not many know that he actually wanted to be a cricketer.
“Yes, initially I had dreams of becoming a cricketer. In fact, I also got selected for the under nineteen cricket team. But my elder brother was very fond of good music and listened to a variety of music which gradually began to attract me. So I started with singing at college canteen and restaurants. Then later, on my friends’ insistence I also started participating in singing contests which just raised my popularity,” he shares.
“I am giving three songs for Race which would be starring Akshay Kumar and Bipasha Basu. Also I would soon be releasing my album Meri Kahani..., the songs have a Pakistani flavour”
Happy with the way his career is shaping up, he says in all modesty, “It’s unbelievable. It’s just because of the love of my fans and the blessings of the Almighty that I’m liked wherever I go.” Not only is he happy, he also seems to know why he’s so liked. “I think it’s my own original style of singing that pulls people to me. I consciously try not to sound as though imitating our legendary singers.”
So how has Bollywood been to him? “Besides other directors, I’ve particularly had a great experience working with Mahesh Bhatt saheb. And post the major hit of songs Woh Lamhe from Zeher and Aadat from Kalyug, Mahesh Bhatt often says that ‘Emraan is a hit because of my voice’.”
But bring him to talk about the accusations and opposition by Indian singers with Pakistani singers performing here and he says, “Frankly, it doesn’t affect me. They are doing what they want to, just like I’m doing what I want to. In fact, a while back when I was invited as a celebrity judge in one of the reality singing shows, Abhijeet Bhattacharya refused to come for the show. I can’t help it, but I believe it will all settle down with time.”
But that doesn’t stop him from having his few favourites in the industry. “I would like to sing for Naseerji and SRK someday. Their on-screen presence compels me with the desire to sing for them.”
Talking about his forthcoming projects how says, “Presently I am giving three songs for Race which would be starring Akshay Kumar and Bipasha Basu. Also I would soon be releasing my album Meri Kahani..., the songs have a Pakistani flavour.” — Dawn/Times of India news service
