Aamir Saleem Explained

Aamir Saleem
Birth Name:Muhammad Aamir Saleem
Birth Date:20 February 1958
Origin:Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Genre:Pop, electronic, folk
Occupation:Singer-songwriter, musician, composer
Years Active:1991–present

Aamir Saleem (Punjabi, Urdu: {{Nastaliq|عامر سلیم, born 20 February 1958 in Multan, Pakistan) is a Pakistani singer, composer, songwriter, host and music video director[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] who had several hits in the early 1990s, including "Woh Taron Bhari", "C.B. Chali Ana", and "Ajnabi".[6]

He has worked as a director for music videos and road shows with anchor Ali Salman on MTV Pakistan, under the name of Bad Company. He hosted live shows on FM 107, FM 100 (Karachi). He also hosted a live show on PTV National for more than 8 years.[7] He was the singer of the first title song for Geo TV program Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain. He has also acted in the telefilm Daira on Geo TV. His last releases were a Sufi song especially made for Ramadan titled "Jindri" and a song on Mothers day by the name of Maa.[8]

Biography

Early life

Aamir Saleem started singing when he was in school and he bought his first guitar after working in a hotel as a receptionist in summer holidays. He formed his first music band with the name "Image", his best friend Naveed Mugees was on guitar and Alim Arshid was on keyboard. After that he moved to Karachi in 1986. He used to sing with different bands to make money and record his first solo album that took three years to complete.[9]

Discography

Albums

Release Date Album
1991MUSAFIR
1993AJNABI
1995HUMSAFAR[10]
1997MOHABBAT
2002KHWAAB
2006DIL DA QUATER

Notable songs

Ajnabi[11]
Woh Taron Bhari
C.B Chali Ana
Challa (Folk)
Wrong Number
Ishq
Saza
Kal Tum Say
Rannu
Aseen Apnay Aap
Afsana
Apna Garan (Folk)

Single(s)

Jindri (SR Records)
Maa (SR Records)
Woh Beetay Din (Remix)(SR Records)
Diya Jalay Rakhna (BMN Azadi Hits)
Lahore (Daira Vol 1 – For Daira Movie by Geo TV)
Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain (Title song)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Artist: Aamir Saleem – The Muzik . themuzik.net . 2012-03-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120520141842/http://www.themuzik.net/pakistani-singers-and-bands/aamir-saleem/2.htm . 20 May 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  2. Web site: Artist: Male singer Aamir Saleem . livetv.pk . 2012-03-12.
  3. Web site: Artist: Aamir Saleem . pakistanimusic.com . 2012-03-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120322110507/http://www.pakistanimusic.com/artistes/aamirsaleem.html . 22 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  4. Web site: Artist: Aamir Saleem . pakipop.com . 2012-03-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140518174514/http://www.pakipop.com/description/soloists/aamir_saleem/aamir_saleem.html . 18 May 2014 . dead .
  5. Web site: Artist: Aamir Saleem . mastitunes.com . 2012-03-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111129082843/http://www.mastitunes.com/album/3569-aamir-saleem.html . 29 November 2011 .
  6. Web site: Artist: Aamir Saleem on SPOTLIGHT . mag4you.com . 2012-03-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120208032729/http://www.mag4you.com/spotlight/Aamir+Saleem/4188.htm . 8 February 2012 . dead .
  7. Web site: Artist: Aamir Saleem . forumpakistan.com . 2012-03-12.
  8. Web site: JINDARI - Aamir Saleem - video Dailymotion. 4 July 2014.
  9. Web site: Artist: Aamir Saleem . planetradiocity.com . 2012-03-12.
  10. Web site: Artist: Aamir Saleem Humsafar Album . amazon.co.uk . 2012-03-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140519022544/http://www.pakipop.com/description/soloists/aamir_saleem/humsafar.html . 19 May 2014 . dead .
  11. Web site: Artist: Aamir Saleem . 7digital.com . 2012-03-12.