Asim Azhar
Asim Azhar | |
|---|---|
| اظہر عاصم | |
| Born | (1996-10-29) 29 October 1996[1] Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupations |
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| Notable work | Coke Studio Season 8Coke Studio Season 9Coke Studio Season 11 |
| Parent(s) | Azhar Hussain (father)Gul-e-Rana (mother) |
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 prominent figure.[2]
Early life
Asim Azhar was born on 29 October 1996 in Karachi into a Punjabi family.[3] His father Azhar Hussain is a musician, music producer, and keyboardist while his mother Gul-e-Rana is an actress.[4][5]
Music career
Azhar rose to fame through his performances in Coke Studio 8 in 2015.[6][7][8] In February 2020, He received The Best Stylish Performer award at PSA in Dubai. 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.[9] "Tera Woh Pyar", sung by Azhar and Momina Mustehsan has also garnered over 140M views as of July 2020.[10]
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.[11]
Since 2020, Asim Azhar has performed two title anthems for the Pakistan Super League, and has endorsed team Karachi Kings as well.[12][13][14][15]
Other work
Azhar has appeared as an actor in television series and telefilms. He has also hosted or co-hosted television shows, including the Hum Style Awards in 2018.[16]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Whistle" | |
| "The A Team" | ||
| 2014 | "Maahi Aaja" | [17] |
| "Patakha Guddi" | ||
| "Hands in the Air" | ||
| "Sunlay" | ||
| "Soniye" | ||
| 2017 | "Khuwahish" | |
| "Teriyaan" | Aima Baig as co-singer | |
| 2018 | "Hamara Pakistan" (Sindhi) | [18][a] |
| "Jo Tu Na Mila" | Featuring Iqra Aziz[19][20] | |
| 2019 | "Humrahi" | [21] |
| "Tere Liye" | [22] | |
| 2020 | "Humraah" | [23][24] |
| "Sassi" | Featuring Hania Amir | |
| "Tum Tum" | Featuring co-singers Young Stunners, Shamoon Ismail, RAAMIS and TikToker Areeka Haq[25][26] | |
| "Soneya" | Composed by Qasim Azhar and Lyrics by Kunaal Verma[27][28] | |
| "Har Ghari Tayyar" | Released on Defence Day (6 September), co-sung by Ali Hamza, Ali Azmat, Ali Noor[29][30][31][32][a] |
Television series' soundtracks
| Year | Title | Song | Composer | Lyricist | 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 | "Yaarian" | Ali Zafar, Sahir Ali Bagga, Aima Baig[33][a] | ||
| 2020 | Ishqiya[34] | "Ishqiya OST" | Himself & Qasim Azhar | Himself, Hassan Ali & Raamis | |
| Tasveer | "Tasveer OST" | Qasim Azhar | Asim Raza[35] | ||
| 2021 | Sinf-e-Aahan | "Sinf E Aahan" | Himself | Himself, Hassan Ali & Ahsan Talish | Zeb Bangash[36][b] |
| 2023 | Mannat Murad | "Dil Haara" | Qamar Nashad | Naveed Nashad | |
| 2024 | Meem Se Mohabbat | "Beqarar Yeh Dil / Baat" | Shuja Haider | Qirat Haider | |
| Jama Taqseem | "Dooriyan" | ||||
| Faraar | "Zinda Hoon" | Himself & Hassan Ali | Himself, Hassan Ali & Ashir | Ashir[37] | |
| 2025 | Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | "Meri Zindagi Hai Tu" | Himself | Himself, Nadeem Baig & Kumail Abbas | Sabri Sisters |
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" | Saifuddin 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"[38][39] | Asim Azhar | Momina Mustehsan |
Velo Sound Station
- "Sona Chandi"
- "Chahay Jis Shehr" with Sara Haider
- "Marjaniey"
Pakistan Super League
- "Tayyar Hain" with Ali Azmat, Haroon, Arif Lohar
- "Sab Sitaray Humaray" with Shae Gill, Faris Shafi
- "Ye Hai Karachi" (three versions)
- "Kings' Flow"
Filmography
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Pakeezah Coaching Center | Abdul | ARY Digital | Supporting actor |
| 2017 | Noor | Waleed | Urdu 1 | Lead role |
| 2019 | Pyaar Kahani | Salaar Irfani | Hum TV |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pagli | Najam | Hum TV | Lead role |
| 2019 | Meray Dost Meray Yaar | Zain | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2021 | Sinf-e-Aahan | Captain Nasar | Hum TV | Supporting actor[40][b] |
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 | [41][42] |
| Hum Style Awards | ||||
| 2020 | Most Stylish Performer | Won | [43][44][45] | |
Notes
- ^ abcCompiled in 2020 album Dhanak Kay Rang by ISPR media productions
- ^ abCollaboration between Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and ARY Digital Network
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.
- ^"London Mela 2014 – Asim Azhar". BBC Asian Network. Archived from the original on 1 January 2026.
Asim is 17 years old heartthrob of Punjabi descent, living in Karachi and comes from a musical family.
- ^"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.
- ^"'Don't take Karachi Kings easy', Asim Azhar challenges Hania Aamir". 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.
- ^DailyTimes.pk (2 September 2018). "A night of glamour, stylish stars and lots of dance performances". Daily Times. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
Hosts Ahmed Ali Akbar and Asim Azhar hosted the awards night (...)
- ^Sarym, Ahmed. ""I don't want to play safe," says Asim Azhar". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^"ISPR releases new national song for Pakistan Day". The News. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^"'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.
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- ^"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.
- ^"'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.
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- ^"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.
- ^"'An anthem for our women': Sana Mir lauds Zeb Bangash's Sinf-e-Aahan OST". Dawn Images. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^Sadiq Saleem (10 December 2024). "5 reasons to watch Pakistani drama 'Faraar'". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 10 February 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). ""Mahi Aaja" by Momina Mustehsan and Asim Azhar in Coke Studio 11's Episode 4".
- ^"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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