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.Profile of Asim Azhar on Coke Studio Pakistan website Retrieved 20 March 2018Asim Azhar Tracks on BBC Music website Retrieved 20 March 2018 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 Year Song Notes2013"Whistle""The A Team"2014"Maahi Aaja""Patakha Guddi""Hands in the Air""Sunlay""Soniye"2017"Khuwahish""Teriyaan"Aima Baig as co-singer2018"Hamara Pakistan" (Sindhi)"Jo Tu Na Mila"Featuring Iqra Aziz2019"Humrahi""Tere Liye"2020"Humraah""Sassi"Featuring Hania Amir"Tum Tum"Featuring co-singers Young Stunners, Shamoon Ismail, RAAMIS and TikToker Areeka Haq"Soneya"Composed by Qasim Azhar and Lyrics by Kunaal Verma"Har Ghari Tayyar"Released on Defence Day (6 September), co-sung by Ali Hamza, Ali Azmat, Ali Noor
Television series' soundtracks Year Title SongNetwork ComposerLyricist Co-singer(s)Ref(s)2016Anabia"Saajna"Qasim Azhar2017Pagli"Ek Pagli Hai Ye"Aima BaigNoor"Noor"Tere Bina"Tere Bina"Ayub KhawarSara HaiderBalu Mahi"Balu Mahi"Sahir Ali BaggaAima Baig2019Ehd-e-Wafa"Yaarian"Hum TVAli Zafar, Sahir Ali Bagga, Aima Baig2020Ishqiya"Ishqiya OST"Himself & Qasim AzharHimself, Hassan Ali & RaamisIshqiya hum TVTasveer"Tasveer OST"Qasim AzharAsim Raza2021Sinf-e-Aahan"Sinf E Aahan"ARY DigitalHimselfHimself, Hassan Ali & Ahsan TalishZeb Bangash2023Mannat Murad"Dil Haara"Geo EntertainmentQamar NashadNaveed Nashad2024Meem Se Mohabbat"Beqarar Yeh Dil / Baat"Hum TVShuja HaiderQirat HaiderFaraar"Zinda Hoon"Green EntertainmentHimself & Hassan AliHimself, Hassan Ali & AshirAshir2025Jama Taqseem"Dooriyan"Hum TVShuja HaiderMeri Zindagi Hai Tu"Meri Zindagi Hai Tu"ARY DigitalHimselfHimself, Nadeem Baig & Kumail AbbasSabri Sisters2026Dekh Zara Pyar Se"Qurbaniyan"Hum TVHimself, Qasim Azhar & Hassan AliHimself, Kumail Abbas & Qasim Azhar
Coke Studio Pakistan Year Season Song Lyrics Music Co-singer(s)20158"Sohni Dharti"Masroor AnwerStringsSeason's artists"Hina Ki Khushbu"Samra Khan20169"Aye Rah-e-Haq Ke Shaheedo"Saifuddin SaifSeason's artists"Tera Woh Pyar"Naqash HyderShuja HaiderMomina Mustehsan201811"Hum Dekhenge"Faiz Ahmed FaizAli Hamza, Zohaib KaziSeason's artists"Mahi Aaja"Asim AzharMomina 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 +YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef(s)2014Pakeezah Coaching CenterAbdulARY DigitalSupporting actor2017NoorWaleedUrdu 1Lead role2019Pyaar KahaniSalaar IrfaniHum TV
Television Year Title RoleNetwork NotesRef(s)2017PagliNajamHum TVLead role2019Meray Dost Meray YaarZainGeo Entertainment2021Sinf-e-Aahan Captain NasarARY DigitalSupporting actor
Awards and nominations
! Ref |- ! style="background:#bfd7ff" colspan="5"|Sony's MIX Audience Music Awards |- | 2019 | "Jo Tu Na Mila" | Best Non-film Track
! style="background:#bfd7ff" colspan="5"|Hum Style Awards |- | 2020 | colspan="2"|Most Stylish Performer
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