Mohammed Aslam
| Mohammed Aslam | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mohammed Aslam |
| Origin | India |
| Occupation(s) | Playback singer, stage performer |
| Years active | 1994-present |
Mohammed Aslam is a playback singer from South India. He is most known for his stage performance called "Aslam Nite" dedicated to music legend Mohd. Rafi songs. He has performed across India and Persian Gulf countries, and is also a playback singer in the Tamil and Bollywood film industries.
Early life and career
In his childhood Aslam was inspired by Kishore Kumar, Mohd. Rafi, and Mukesh. He started singing when he was 6-years-old and began performing at age of 13. Aslam has earned international acclaim with over 2,000 stage shows to his credit. His first song for a film was "Naan Uravukaaran" in Nattamai directed by K S Ravikumar in 1994, and after that he continued to sing in several Tamil and Telugu movies. Later, he worked with A R Rahman for hit filims like Rang De Basanti and Jodha Akbar. He was also a part of A.R Rahman's world tour.
Discography
Notable Songs
| Year | Film | Composer | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Nattamai | Sirpy | "Naan Uravukaaran" |
| 1996 | Poove Unakkake | S A Rajkumar | |
| 1997 | Love Today | Shiva | "Yen Pennendru" (Duet) with Bombay Jayasri |
| 1998 | Suryavamsham | S A Rajkumar | |
| 2003 | Naaga | Vidyasagar | "Anakapalli Centerlo ki Dhool" |
| 2006 | Aadatha Aattamellam | A R Reihana | "Thalattu padamal" |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | A. R. Rahman | "Paathshala" "Khalbali" "Paathshala (Be a Rebel)" |
| 2006 | Sillunu oru Kaadhal | A. R. Rahman | "Maaricham" |
| 2006 | Sillunu oru Kaadhal (Telugu) | A. R. Rahman | "Gaandharvam" |
| 2006 | Varalaru | A. R. Rahman | "Ilamai" |
| 2006 | Varalaru | A. R. Rahman | "Ilamai Remix" |
| 2007 | Guru (Gurukanth- Telugu) | A. R. Rahman | "Ee Haayilo" |
| 2007 | Azhakiya Tamizh Magan | A. R. Rahman | "Ponmagal Vandaal" |
| 2008 | Jodha Akbar | A. R. Rahman | "Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah" |
| 2008 | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | A. R. Rahman | "Pappu Can't Dance" |
| 2010 | Sanchari(Kannada) |
References
- http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/08/11/stories/2006081100210200.htm
- http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/in-raptures-over-rafi/article111355.ece