Asim Azhar (Urdu: عاصم اظہر; born 29 October 1996) is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, musician and an actor. He started his career as a singer on YouTube, covering contemporary Western songs before he became a public figure.[2]
Asim Azhar | |
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| اظہر عاصم | |
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| Born | 29 October 1996[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupations |
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| Notable work | Coke Studio Season 8 Coke Studio Season 9 Coke Studio Season 11 |
| Parent(s) | Azhar Hussain (Father) Gul-e-Rana (Mother) |
Career
Asim Azhar was born on 29 October 1996. Born to Azhar Hussain, and actress Gul-e-Rana.[3][4] He became popular because of his songs recorded in Coke Studio 9.[5] [6] [7] His most recent song is the HBL PSL 5 official anthem "Tayyar Hain" along with Ali Azmat, Arif Lohar and Haroon. In February 2020, He received The Best Stylish Performer award at PSA in Dubai.[citation needed] His song "Jo Tu Na Mila" featuring Iqra Aziz hit 100M views on YouTube making him the fourth Pakistani singer to cross 100M views after Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan in May 2020.[8] "Tera Woh Pyar", sung by Azhar and Momina Mustehsan has also garnered over 140M views as of July 2020.[9]
In 2019, Azhar also had an album with an Indian record company and a Bollywood single planned for release. As a result of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, Azhar's plans with his record company, Universal Music India, came to a halt.[10]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Whistle" | |
| "The A Team" | ||
| 2014 | "Maahi Aaja" | [11] |
| "Patakha Guddi" | ||
| "Hands in the Air" | ||
| "Sunlay" | ||
| "Soniye" | ||
| 2017 | "Khuwahish" | |
| "Teriyaan" | Aima Baig as co-singer | |
| 2018 | "Jo Tu Na Mila" | Featuring Iqra Aziz[12][13] |
| 2019 | "Humrahi" | [14] |
| "Tere Liye" | [15] | |
| 2020 | "Humraah" | [16][17] |
| "Sassi" | Featuring Hania Amir | |
| "Tum Tum" | Featuring co-singers Young Stunners, Shamoon Ismail, RAAMIS and TikToker Areeka Haq[18][19] | |
| "Soneya" | Composed by Qasim Azhar and Lyrics by Kunaal Verma[20][21] | |
| "Har Ghari Tayyar" | Released on Defence Day (6 September), co-sung by Ali Hamza, Ali Azmat, Ali Noor[22][23][24][25] |
Soundtracks
| Year | Title | Song | Composer | Co-singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Anabia | "Saajna" | Qasim Azhar | |
| 2017 | Pagli | "Ek Pagli Hai Ye" | Aima Baig | |
| Noor | "Noor" | |||
| Tere Bina | "Tere Bina" | Ayub Khawar | Sara Haider | |
| Balu Mahi | "Balu Mahi" | Sahir Ali Bagga | Aima Baig | |
| 2019 | Ehd-e-Wafa | "Ehd e wafa OST" | Ali Zafar, Sahir Ali Bagga & Aima Baig | |
| 2020 | HBL PSL 5 | "Tayyar Hain" | Ali Azmat, Arif Lohar & Haroon | |
| Ishqiya[26] | "Ishqiya OST" | |||
| Tasveer | "Tasveer OST" | Qasim Azhar | Written by Asim Raza[27] | |
| 2024 | Meem Se Mohabbat | "Meem Se Mohabbat OST" | Shuja Haider | Qirat Haider[28] |
Coke Studio Pakistan
| Year | Season | Song | Lyrics | Music | Co-singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | "Sohni Dharti" | Masroor Anwer | Strings | Season's artists |
| "Hina Ki Khushbu" | Samra Khan | ||||
| 2016 | 9 | "Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo" | Saif uddin Saif | Season's artists | |
| "Tera Woh Pyar" "(Nawazishein Karam)" |
Naqash Hyder | Shuja Haider | Momina Mustehsan | ||
| 2018 | 11 | "Hum Dekhenge" | Faiz Ahmed Faiz | Ali Hamza, Zohaib Kazi | Season's artists |
| "Mahi Aaja"[29][30] | Asim Azhar | Momina Mustehsan |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Pakeezah Coaching Center | Supporting actor | |
| 2016 | Teri Chah Mein | Kashif | [31] |
| 2017 | Pagli | Najam | Lead Role |
| Noor | |||
| 2019 | Pyaar Kahani | Salaar Irfani | |
| Meray Dost Meray Yaar | Zain | ||
| 2021 | Sinf-e-Aahan | Mahjabeen's Cousin,
Rabia Safeer Ex Fiancé's |
[32] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony's MIX Audience Music Awards | ||||
| 2019 | "Jo Tu Na Mila" | Best Non-film Track | Nominated | [33][34] |
| Hum Style Awards | ||||
| 2020 | Most Stylish Performer | Won | [35][36][37] | |
References
- ^ "Asim Azhar rings in 25th birthday with Shah Rukh Khan-themed bash". The News International (newspaper). 30 October 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Rehman, Maliha (18 November 2018). "THE ICON INTERVIEW: ASIM AZHAR'S LIFE LESSONS". Dawn. Pakistan.
- ^ "To work with Shah Rukh Khan is a dream I have to accomplish: Asim Azhar". Zee News. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^ "Meet Coke Studio stars Asim Azhar and Rachel Viccaji". geo.tv. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^ "Asim Azhar – interview to Tribune.com.pk". Tribune.com.pk | Pakistani Songs & Drama Reviews | Ratings | Celebrities | Entertainment news Portal. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- ^ Profile of Asim Azhar on Coke Studio Pakistan website Retrieved 20 March 2018
- ^ Asim Azhar Tracks on BBC Music website Retrieved 20 March 2018
- ^ Desk, Web (5 May 2020). "Asim Azhar's song 'Jo Tu Na Mila' hits 100 million views on YouTube". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Asim Azhar's Jo Tu Na Mila hits 100 million views on YouTube". Daily Pakistan. 5 May 2020.
- ^ Rehman, Maliha (11 November 2019). "Asim Azhar had an album and Bollywood song up his sleeve. Then Indo-Pak tensions got worse". Dawn. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ Sarym, Ahmed. ""I don't want to play safe," says Asim Azhar". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "'Jo Tu Na Mila' by Asim Azhar is a ballad about unrequited love and it's quite impressive". Something Haute. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ Goswami, Debjani (22 November 2018). "Jo Tu Na Mila By Asim Azhar – The Ballad of the Heartbroken Lover". HotFridayTalks. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "EFU Life launches 'Humrahi' season 2 with unique message of future planning".
- ^ "Tere Liye - Asim Azhar (Official Video) | Qasim Azhar | KalaKar Sessions - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ "Asim Azhar's new song 'Humraah' to be released on Eid". www.geo.tv.
- ^ "Asim Azhar's Bollywood debut track 'Humraah' is out". The Express Tribune. 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Asim Azhar's new song 'Tum Tum' is out and features a TikTok star and a surprise cameo from Hania Amir". Pk Mashable. 3 July 2020.
- ^ "'Tum Tum': Asim Azhar's new song video is out". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "Asim Azhar announces release date of his new single 'Soneya'". 23 July 2020.
- ^ Arshad, Aisha (26 July 2020). "Asim Azhar Thanks Fans as Soneya Crosses One Million Views on YouTube". Oyeyeah.
- ^ "Har Ghari Tayyar Kamran". The Nation. 6 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "ISPR releases remake of 'Har Ghari Tayyar' on account of Defence Day". The Express Tribune. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "ISPR launches 'Har Ghari Tayyar Kamran' as tribute to martyrs on Defence Day".
- ^ "Nation set to celebrate Defence Day tomorrow | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ Ishqiya hum TV
- ^ "Emotional Song | Tasveer (Official Music Video) | Asim Azhar | C1 Shorts | CS1N - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ "Dananeer Mobeen set to play lead role in drama 'Meem Se Mohabbat'". Dunya News. 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Coke Studio Season 11| Mahi Aaja| Asim Azhar and Momina Mustehsan - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ Haroon, Sana (31 August 2018). ""Mahi Aaja" by Momina Mustehsan and Asim Azhar in Coke Studio 11's Episode 4".
- ^ "HIP Picks: 8 dramas you can't miss out on this coming season!". Hip. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Asim Azhar, Meerub and Dananeer gear up for their acting debut in 'Sinf-e-Aahan'". Oyeyeah. 20 September 2021.
- ^ Waheed, Yusra (17 February 2019). "Asim Azhar bagged nomination for India's biggest music awards". HIP.
- ^ Ahmed, Hira (13 February 2019). "Asim Azhar's Song Nominated in India's Biggest Music Awards".
- ^ Zahra, Afshan (27 January 2020). "Asim Azhar dedicates first Style Award to mother Gul-e-Rana". Oyeyeah.
- ^ "Hum Style Awards: All your favorites who won big | SAMAA". Samaa TV.
- ^ "Hum Style Awards 2020 brings out Pakistan's most glamorous". gulfnews.com.
External links
- Asim Azhar at IMDb
- Asim Azhar on Instagram