Atif attended High School at PAF College Lahore, where he played cricket and became interested in music. He attended PICS (Punjab Institute of Computer Science) to do his Bachelors in Computer Science (BCs). It was at PICS Lahore that he met guitarist and talented, young composer (like himself), Gohar Mumtaz. The two became friends and started jamming together. This lead to performances at their college and at various restaurants eventually pushing the pair into finding a name for their subtly formed band, which they duly named "Jal" - which means Water - (the issue of which musician was truly responsible for the name “Jal” is still disputed).
Working together, the pair recorded the song Aadat (with the help of Salman Albert, amongst other established and accomplished Pakistani musicians). It became popular on a host of promotional Pakistani music websites. The song was also played on such Pakistani radio stations as FM100 and FM105. The music video for Aadat was shot one day in a warehouse in Karachi. On the base of this one song, “Jal” began their tour of Pakistan—such was the strength of “Aadat”. However, whilst on tour, personal problems led to a verbal bust-up resulting in an unannounced and indefinite hiatus, during which Atif launched his solo career.
Atif Aslam, after leaving Jal, released a new solo album, Jal Pari (ironically meaning "Mermaid") which was a big hit. The Songs Woh Lamhey, Dil Haarey and few others were smash hits on both Pakistani radio stations and Music Channels. As both the Jal, “Aadat”, and Atif’s album, Jalpari, shared certain tracks (such as “Aadat”, “Bheegi Yaadein/Wo Lamhey”, “Ankhon se”) an unofficial war over rights began which resulted in both sides claiming to possess hard proof to support their respective claims (that, they alone owned the concerned songs). The hype this feud gave to both Atif and the new Jal was extraordinary and split the musical nation with the fans of each side backing their respective favourite.
Whilst the drama of lyrics & composition ownership was rolling on in Pakistan, Atif Aslam's soulful voice crossed the border over into India when Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt called Atif Aslam to seek his consent to include "Woh Lamhey" in the soundtrack of his new motion picture, Zeher (2005). The song (especially the remix version) became a huge hit & dominated airplay on almost all major FM stations throughout India for a period of 6-8 months. This pattern of a slow playback song by Atif in the movie, supplemented by a remix version released for radio airplay was to become standard procedure with Atif’s songs on the Indian market.
Atif has continued to grow and is becoming a bollywood playback singer in great demand at such a young age, with very few OSTs to his name. He recorded a song for the movie Kalyug, entitled 'Juda Hokey Bhi' - a slight variation of the ever famous Aadat song. Like with “Wo Lamhey / Bheegi Yaadein”, a slow version became the theme for the movie and part of the official soundtrack, whilst a remixed version was released to hit the radio stations and desi clubs worldwide.
After recording for Kalyug, a Pakistani director in Hollywood contacted Atif and within very little time, Atif recorded three songs for that same director’s Hollywood movie, 'Man Push Cart' and was rewarded with a small cameo role in the movie itself!
All of a sudden, after a relatively quiet summer, Atif re-emerged in the subcontinent with a new track, “Tere Bin” (translation: [Without You]) for the Bollywood Movie, {Bas Ek Pal}. Yet again, the song was remixed and as expected it became popular in a very short amount of time. Once again, Atif’s voice is electrifying the airwaves on radio stations throughout the subcontinent.
In between the copyright war and media war with Gohar ( Jal ) and recording Bollywood songs, Atif had been touring the world and working on his new album.
Atif visited various countries in Asia, Europe & The Americas which include Pakistan, India, UAE, UK, Canada & America—taking his sound to the “pardesi” (expatriats of the subcontinent) worldwide. Atif’s new album has been entitled 'Hangami Halaat' and is due to be released in the summer of 2007.
He has recently sung two songs for the movie "Ajab prem ki ghazab kahani".Name of the songs are "Tu jaane na" and "Tera Hone laga hoon".Both songs are big hits in India and all over the world.
Maula
Atif Aslam Lyrics
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Wo ho ho ho hooooo
mujh ko bata mere dar hai kahan maula
mujh ko bata mera dar hai kahan maula
jogi baran mein phirdan rawan maula
jogi baran mein phirdan rawan maula
mujh ko bata mera dar hai kahan maula
mujh ko bata mera dar hai kahan maula
ruh ko tu hawa bas tu hi aab hai
ruh ko tu hawa bas tu hi aab hai
is nazar ko to tera hi khuwaab hai
is nazar ko to tera hi khuwaab hai
mujh ko bata mera dar hai kahan maula
mujh ko bata mera dar hai kahan maula
jogi baran mein phirda rawan kina
jogi baran mein phirda rawan kina
jogi banaaaaaa
shor kyun ker rahi yahan har ik zaban
shor kyun ker rahi yahan har ik zaban
naaam tera kahan gumshuda gumshuda
naam tera kahan gumshuda gumshuda
mujh ko bata mera dar hai kahan maula
mujh ko bata mera dar hai kahan maula
jogi baran mein phirda rawan kina
jogi baran mein phirda rawan kina
jogii barannnnnn maula jogi baraaan maula
jogi baraan mein phirda rawaan kina
jogi baraan mein phirda rawan kina
mujh ko bata mera dar hai kahan maula
mujh ko bata mera dar hai kahan maula
jogi baran mein phirda rawan kina
jogi baran mein phirda rawan kina
maulaaaaaaaa.....
The lyrics to Atif Aslam's song "Maula" are a plea to the divine searching for direction and guidance. Atif sings "Mujh ko bata mere dar hai kahan Maula" meaning "Tell me where is my place of reverence, Lord". The verses then continue to acknowledge the presence of the divine in all things "tum hi hawa bas tum hi aab hai" meaning "You are the air and water, You are everything" and ask for clarity and understanding "is nazar ko to tera hi khuwaab hai" meaning "This view is only a dream of Yours". The chorus repeats the line "jogi baran mein phirda rawan maula" which can be translated as "I wander in search of Your shrine, oh Lord".
Line by Line Meaning
Maulaaaaaaaa Maulaaaaaaaaaa
The singer calls for their deity by repeating their name with reverence and devotion.
Wo ho ho ho hooooo
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm towards the presence of their deity.
mujh ko bata mere dar hai kahan maula
The singer implores their deity to show them the place where they can find protection and peace.
jogi baran mein phirdan rawan maula
The singer describes themselves as a wandering seeker, moving through the storms of life in search of their deity.
mujh ko bata mera dar hai kahan maula
The singer repeats their plea for their deity to guide them to a place of safety and comfort.
jogi bara mein phirda rawan kina
The singer reiterates their identity as a seeker, wandering aimlessly through the world in search of their deity.
ruh ko tu hawa bas tu hi aab hai
The singer acknowledges that their deity is the source of their life and sustenance, providing them with the breath of life and the water they need to survive.
is nazar ko to tera hi khuwaab hai
The singer confesses that they are entranced by the beauty of their deity, seeing them everywhere they look, even in their dreams.
shor kyun ker rahi yahan har ik zaban
The singer questions why there is so much noise and confusion in the world, with everyone speaking but no one truly listening.
naam tera kahan gumshuda gumshuda
The singer wonders where their deity's presence is hidden, asking why they cannot seem to find them in the chaos of the world.
jogii barannnnnn maula jogi baraaan maula
Repeating their earlier refrain, the singer invokes their deity with love and devotion, identifying themselves as a wandering seeker in need of guidance.
jogi baraan mein phirda rawaan kina
Once again, the singer describes themselves as a wandering seeker who roams through the storms of life in search of their deity.
maulaaaaaaaa.....
The singer ends the song with a final outpouring of devotion and love towards their deity.
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bilalbaba3969
Kya zamana tha yaar
Still Miss those day's
@ITSAADEEZ_ZEE
Plz Bring Back Atif Sir 🥺🥺🥺
@junaidhussain4781
It is not possible due to palwan attack, pakistani actor are banned in bollywood
@ITSAADEEZ_ZEE
@@junaidhussain4781 I Know That
@ashyyyk8098
@@junaidhussain4781 songs should be kept away from politics man ffs
@junaidhussain4781
@@ashyyyk8098 It is to get views as people still like this singer and rate him an lot in india
@sandeshyadav9282
@@ashyyyk8098 you will get his song only on Tips anti national chhanel, you never expect his song on biggest platform like T-Series 😌
@dilpreetsingh8240
Plz bring him back...his soulful songs were godly in front of tony kakkar
@rockstarak8912
I think Tips is coming with new songs with Atif aslam soon..❤️
@junaidhussain4781
No, they just copy and paste atif aslam song from their youtube page as he is banned from bollywood due to palwan attack