I’m not hungry for anything: Atif Aslam

To say that Atif Aslam with his repertoire of songs like ‘Pehli Nazar Mein’ from ‘Race’, ‘Tu Jaane Na’ from ‘Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani’ is one of the most sought after playback singers in Bollywood will not be far from the truth. But the singer, admits quite candidly that he did not quite enjoy the playback scene initially. “I had to change my lyrics and mould myself according to the situation,” he explains. Over the years, he learnt to strike a balance and started enjoying it. Atif will next be heard in the film ‘Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya’, in which he’s sung two songs. On the international front too, the singer is making headlines for collaborating with Guns N’ Roses for an album. “I will be recording the album with Slash, Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke by the end of June or July,” says Atif.
Currently, Atif is in Mumbai to shoot for a new music reality show, where he will be mentoring aspiring singers from Pakistan, while Himesh Reshammiya will mentor aspiring singers from India. “I’ve been offered reality shows before but I gave the green signal to Sur Kshetra, as I was told it will not be scripted,” says Atif. As opposed to Himesh, whose music is influenced by Bollywood, Atif says he has his organic folk music to offer. The singer, who’s recently made his debut on the big screen with the critically acclaimed ‘Bol’, says he enjoyed the acting experience. So would he consider a commercial Bollywood film, if offered? “I will consider it, as long as it’s not cheesy like other films, it should be different and contemporary. I am very choosy,” he admits, “I’m not hungry for anything, I’m just fine.”