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Pehli Dafa

Atif Aslam, Shiraz Uppal, Shakeel Sohail

Atif Aslam, Shiraz Uppal, and Shakeel Sohail are Pakistani singer-songwriters and music producers known for their contributions to contemporary South Asian pop and film music. Atif Aslam rose to prominence in the early 2000s as a playback singer and pop vocalist noted for his distinctive, emotive tenor and work in both Pakistani music and Indian film soundtracks. Shiraz Uppal emerged as a musician, composer and producer associated with pop, rock and film music, recognized for polished production and songwriting in mainstream Pakistani media. Shakeel Sohail is known within Pakistan’s music scene as a vocalist and composer involved in pop and fusion projects. Collectively, their work spans studio recordings, live performances and contributions to film and television music from the 2000s onward, characterized by melodic songwriting, vocal-driven arrangements and contemporary production aesthetics.