In the beginning, it was quite challenging because I had zero acting experience, and delivering dialogues was the most difficult thing for me to do. But after I began to act, I grew as an artiste.
— Atif Aslam
If I get an interesting script, I will surely do it. I just don't want to do cliche films.
I have never composed a song keeping in mind that I should touch any social issues.
The industry can choose to ignore my work if they want, but my fans won't.
I have a crazy work schedule, I don't eat good food, and I often work through nights, but I am just doing what I love.
I got a call from Shoaib Mansoor, and he asked if I'd be interested in doing the music of 'Bol.' I said, 'Why not?' and suggested we meet. When we did, to my surprise, he offered me the chance to act in the lead role. After reading the script, I was even more interested in doing it.
It feels good that a lot of people from Pakistan have had a good experience in India.
If my music has power, I don't have to hashtag anything. If it has to connect with someone, it will. That has been my experience.
I am not obsessed with social media fame, but I do think that it's a great tool by which I can stay in touch with my fans.
I am not inspired by anyone. I don't have any idol. I just follow the people around me and try and learn a few things.
For me, lyrics are the most important thing in a song. And if they don't have meaning, I would never sing them - unless and until someone who loves your work asks me to do so.
I never thought about making music because it has to be a hit. There are so many better singers out there who are better trained in music, but I am probably the chosen one... I have not discovered any formula for staying relevant.
Making music is what drives me - not awards, not Internet fame, not even exorbitant amounts of money. My fans call themselves 'Aadeez,' and they are the most loyal lot. I make my music for them. I love them.
