Atif Aslam

Making music is what drives me - not awards, not Internet fame, not even exorbitant amounts of money. My fans call themselves 'Aadeez,' and they are the most loyal lot. I make my music for them. I love them. ”

I love India and Mumbai and would love to buy a house here. ”

In the beginning, it was quite challenging because I had zero acting experience, and delivering dialogues was the most difficult thing for me to do. But after I began to act, I grew as an artiste. ”

It feels good that a lot of people from Pakistan have had a good experience in India. ”

If my music has power, I don't have to hashtag anything. If it has to connect with someone, it will. That has been my experience. ”

I have learnt from experience that being insecure never helps, and neither does pulling anyone's leg. ”

I really miss my youth. I'm not being ungrateful, but there was an Atif who used to roam the streets, who didn't care whether his photograph was taken or not, who used to hang out without people staring at him. I miss that carefree life and would give anything for it, even if it only lasts a few moments. ”

I have seen really happy people in my life sing really well. Yes, when people get fame, then there's depression. ”

Fatherhood has changed me and my perspective towards life. ”

My parents keep me grounded. I've spent a lot of time on my own in my life, and I've learnt the hard way. ”