SAN JOSE: Yes, it’s true. Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, whose romantic numbers and chocolate looks have girls go weak in the knees, has a concert scheduled in San Jose for November 15 at the San Jose Civic Center. Bollywood’s ace import from across the border, Atif Aslam is credited for hit songs from movies like Race, Race 2, Zeher, Ajab Prem Ke Ghazab Kahani will be touring North America and Canada in November. He will be performing live in Houston, Los Angeles, San Jose and Montreal. He just wrapped up a houseful show in Dubai where he did a jugalbandi with fellow singer Sonu Nigam.
Instant Karma in association with Bollywood Events are the local promoters of the event. Platinum Sponsor for the event is Shalimar Restaurant’s Mo Polani. “We are very excited to host Atif Aslam. He is a true rockstar and definitely will add the dhamaka to Diwali celebrations!” said Bhavini Joshi, CEO Instant Karma.
The singer who is known for his vocal belting technique, was declared the most popular artist by Saavn (an Indian music streaming service) in 2013. He is also the youngest recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a Pakistani civilian decoration. Known for his romantic numbers like Doorie, Rang Sharbatonka, Jeene Laga Hoon, Pehle Nazar Mein, Tu Jaane Na has Bollywood actors crediting him for the films success.
In an interview actor Ranbir Kapoor said on Atif “I want to share success of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani with him. He is really popular in India because of his voice. He is a wonderful singer.” Actress Bipasha Basu took to popular social network medium Twitter to say “Starting my day with Atif Aslam’s best songs, playing loudly in my car on my way to location. Wish he would sing all these songs just for me”.
Good news for Atif Aslam fans, or “Atif Fanatics” as they lovingly call themselves, is that they can record their message for the singing sensation and upload to Facebook page Bay Area Desi Party. One lucky fan will get an opportunity to meet and greet with Atif Aslam.
“We have just launched the #AtifSeWakif Campaign where we will be sharing news of Atif Aslam, Official Hashtag for event is #AtifinSJCon Facebook and Twitter.We encourage for fans to connect on the official page for the event” Said Kavi, Marketing Manager.
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