Asim Azhar

Asim Azhar (; 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.

Early life Asim Azhar was born on 29 October 1996 in Karachi into a Punjabi family. His father Azhar Hussain is a musician, music producer, and keyboardist while his mother Gul-e-Rana is an actress.

Music career Azhar rose to fame through his performances in Coke Studio 8 in 2015. 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. "Tera Woh Pyar", sung by Azhar and Momina Mustehsan has also garnered over 140M views as of July 2020.

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.

Since 2020, Asim Azhar has performed two title anthems for the Pakistan Super League, and has endorsed team Karachi Kings as well.

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.

Discography

Singles

Television series' soundtracks

Coke Studio Pakistan

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

Television

Awards and nominations Ref

2019 "Jo Tu Na Mila" Best Non-film Track

2020