In an interview with RJ Sayema Rahman on Sufiscore, the legendary Atif Aslam discussed his deep passion for cricket and the unexpected path that led him to achieve music superstardom.
Reflecting on his impressive career, Atif humbly credited his success to the steadfast prayers of his parents, recognizing their significant influence in shaping his destiny. "You know that feeling you get when you think you can't survive this situation but some power would intervene? It was my parents’ prayers," he reminisced with warmth.
Although he initially leaned towards music, Atif shared a surprising twist in his ambitions. "I had already given up on one passion. I always wanted to be a fast bowler," he said, tinged with nostalgia.
He also revealed how his parents encouraged him to prioritize academics, stressing the importance of education over the uncertain future of a cricketing career. "I was very good at cricket. I had given up on that because my parents insisted that education is more important; cricket doesn’t have a lot of scope, and they were right in saying that. Cricket didn’t have much scope back then, today the case might be different."
The shift from cricket to music was not straightforward for Atif. With a three-string guitar belonging to his brother, he embarked on a musical journey filled with learning experiences. "I learned after a whole year that guitars have 6 strings and a standard tuning to follow," he laughed, reflecting on his modest beginnings in the music world.
For Atif, music is not merely a passion; it is essential to his existence. "For me, my life, my breath, it’s all music," he expressed, highlighting the deep bond he shares with his art.
On the professional front, Atif Aslam, who previously ruled the Bollywood landscape until the ban on Pakistani artists by India seven years ago, is preparing for his return. He will enchant audiences once more with a heartfelt romantic song featured in the upcoming film ‘Love Story of the 90s.’
