Pakistani singer, songwriter, musician and actor
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]
Career
Asim Azhar was born on 29 October 1996. Born to Azhar Hussain, and actress Gul-e-Rana .[ 3] [ 4] Coke Studio 9 [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] 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]
Since 2020, Asim Azhar has performed two title anthems for the Pakistan Super League , and has endorsed team Karachi Kings as well.[ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
Discography
Singles
Soundtracks
Coke Studio Pakistan
Velo Sound Station "Sona Chandi"
"Chahay Jis Shehr" with Sara Haider
"Marjaniey"
Pakistan Super League
Filmography
Awards and nominations
Notes
References
^ "Asim Azhar rings in 25th birthday with Shah Rukh Khan-themed bash" . The News International (newspaper). 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^ Web Desk (5 May 2020). "Asim Azhar's song 'Jo Tu Na Mila' hits 100 million views on YouTube" . ARY NEWS . Retrieved 25 February 2024 . ^ "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 . ^ "PSL-5 anthem: Asim Azhar 'sorry' to 'disappointed' cricket fans" . The News . 1 February 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2025 .^ " . Geo News. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2025 .^ "PSL 8: Shae Gill, Asim Azhar, Faris Shafi to feature in official anthem" . Geo News. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2025 .^ "Karachi Kings' official anthem for PSL 8 'Yeh Hai Karachi' released" . A Sports. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2025 .^ Sarym, Ahmed. " . www.thenews.com.pk . ^ "ISPR releases new national song for Pakistan Day" . The News . 20 March 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2025 .^ " . 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" . 14 February 2008.^ "Tere Liye - Asim Azhar (Official Video) | Qasim Azhar | KalaKar Sessions - YouTube" . www.youtube.com . 29 October 2019. 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.^ " . 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" . 14 February 2008.^ "Nation set to celebrate Defence Day tomorrow | Pakistan Today" . www.pakistantoday.com.pk . Retrieved 16 September 2020 .^ Omair Alavi (14 February 2020). "A slew of iconic television soundtracks, ranked" . The News . Retrieved 29 May 2025 . ^ Ishqiya hum TV
^ "Emotional Song | Tasveer (Official Music Video) | Asim Azhar | C1 Shorts | CS1N - YouTube" . www.youtube.com . 15 September 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020 .^ " . Dawn Images . 18 December 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2025 .^ "Coke Studio Season 11| Mahi Aaja| Asim Azhar and Momina Mustehsan - YouTube" . www.youtube.com . 31 August 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2020 .^ Haroon, Sana (31 August 2018). " . ^ "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 . 3 February 2020.
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