The first one and a half decades of the 21st century was truly a period of magnificent music. From peppy, catchy numbers to deeply soulful songs, it had to offer us a lot. Some of the musicians ruled our hearts throughout this period and gave us some chartbusters.
One such artist is Atif Aslam. People who have grown up during this time have a special connection to Atif Aslam and his songs. Although he did not receive any formal training in music till he was grown up, his natural talent paved the way for his success.
We bring you 30 of his best songs for you to add to your playlist, in case they aren’t already there.
1) Pehli Nazar Mein Kaisa Jaadu Kar Diya
If you are a fan of Atif Aslam, there’s no way this song is absent from your playlist. This song has a cult following that goes beyond borders.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Race
Composer - Pritam
Lyricist - Sameer
Best Part -
Har Dua Mein Shaamil Tera Pyaar Hai
Bin Tere Lamha Bhi Dushwar Hai
Dhadkanon Ko Tujhse Hi Darkaar Hai
Tujhse Hai Raahatein, Tujhse Hain Chahatein
2) Tu Jaane Na
One of the best Atif Aslam songs, this song is infused with ‘Sufism’ that seeps deep into the soul of a listener. This is indeed a must for your playlist.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani
Composer - Pritam
Lyricist - Irshad Kamil
Best Part -
Khayalon Mein Laakhon Baatein Yun To Keh Gaya
Bola Kuchh Na Tere Saamne
Huye Na Begane Bhi Tum Hoke Aur Ke
Dekho Tum Na Mere Hi Bane
3) Pehli Dafa
A single featuring Atif Aslam and Ileana D’Cruz, Pehli Dafa is the quintessential ‘first date’ song. Soft vocals, magical composition, and wonderful poetic lyrics make it a calming, soothing experience.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Composer - Shiraz Uppal
Lyricist - Shakeel Sohail
Best Part -
Kabhi Dard Si Kabhi Zard Si Zindagi Benaam Thi
Kahin Chahatein Huyi Meherbaan Haath Badhke Thaamti
Ek Woh Nazar, Ek Woh Nigaah
Rooh Mein Shaamil Iss Tarah
4) Main Agar
A beautiful, emotionally deep song. Atif Aslam’s voice creates a different ambiance, thanks to expressions and superb vocal belting. If somehow you have missed this song, go check it out right now.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Tubelight
Composer - Pritam
Lyricist - Amitabh Bhattacharya
Best Part -
Yeh Duniya Parayi Hai Bas Ek Apna Hai Tu
Jo Sach Ho Mera Woh Savere Ka Sapna Hai Tu
Dekhunga Tera Raasta
Ho Kuchh Tujhe Bas Khuda Na Khasta
5) Jeena Jeena
This Atif Aslam song doesn’t need an introduction. A romantic theme to cherish for ages, this song is truly a modern masterpiece.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Badlapur
Composer - Sachin-Jigar
Lyricist - Dinesh Vijan, Priya Saraiya
Best Part -
Dehleez Pe Mere Dil Ki Jo Rakhe Hai Tune Qadam
Tere Naam Pe Meri Zindagi Likh Di Mere Humdum
Haan Seekha Maine Jeena Jeena Kaise Jeena, Haan Seekha Maine Jeena Mere Humdum
Na Seekha Kabhi Jeena Jeena Kaise Jeena, Na Seekha Jeena Tere Bina Humdum
6) Dil Diyan Gallan
One of the sweetest Atif Aslam songs you will ever come across, Dil Diyan Gallan is a pure love anthem. Honey-dipped vocals of Atif Aslam, coupled with the beautiful composition and heartfelt lyrics; this song have become a classic romantic number.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Tiger Zinda Hai
Composer - Vishal-Shekhar
Lyricist - Irshad Kamil
Best Part -
Kachchi Doriyon Doriyon Doriyon Se Mainu Tu Baandh Le
Pakki Yaariyon Yaariyon Yaariyon Mein Honde Na Faasle
E Naarazgi Kaagzi Saari Teri
Mere Sohneya Sun Le Meri
7) Woh Lamhe
If you have grown up in the 2000s, you know the soaring heights this song reached. This Atif Aslam song on a rainy night is an addictive combination that we can’t get enough of.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Zeher
Composer - Roop Kumar Rathod
Lyricist - Sayeed Quadri
Best Part -
Na Main Jaanun, Na Tu Jaane
Kaisa Hai Yeh Mausam, Koi Na Jaane
Kahin Se Yeh Khinza Aayi
Ghamon Ki Dhoop Sang Laayi
8) Tere Bin Main Yun
A trademark Atif Aslam song, this has achieved cult status. This song is your best accompaniment when you are feeling lonely.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Bas Ek Pal
Composer - Mithoon
Lyricist - Sayeed Quadri
Best Part -
Tanha Hai Tujh Bin Raatein Meri
Din Mere Din Ke Jaise Nahin
Tanha Badan, Tanha Hai Rooh, Nam Meri Aankhein Rahe
Aaja Mere, Ab Rubaroo, Jeena Nahin Bin Tere
9) Tere Sang Yaara
This soft, romantic Atif Aslam song became a rage when it came out. The lyrics, composition, and singing received equal appreciation from the listeners.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Rustom
Composer - Arko
Lyricist - Manoj Muntashir
Best Part -
Kahin Kisi Bhi Gali Mein Jaaun Main, Teri Khushboo Se Takraun Main
Har Raat Jo Aata Hai Mujhe Woh Khwaab Tu
Tera Mera Milna Dastoor Hai, Tere Hone Se Mujh Mein Noor Hai
Main Hoon Soona Sa Ek Aasmaan Mehtaab Tu
10) Tera Hone Laga Hoon
A beautiful Atif Aslam song that portrays blossoming love, this has the power to bring a smile to your face every time.
Artist - Atif Aslam, Alisha Chinai
Movie - Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani
Composer - Pritam
Lyricist - Ashish Pandit
Best Part -
Aankhon Se Chhu Loon Ke Baahein Tarasti Hai
Dil Ne Pukaara Hai Haan, Ab Toh Chale Aao
Aao Ke Shabnam Ki Boondein Barasti Hai
Mausam Ishaara Hai Haan, Ab Toh Chale Aao
11) Be Intehaan
A slow-turned-upbeat romantic Atif Aslam song, Be Intehaan is the perfect song for you to enjoy a slow dance with your partner!
Artist - Atif Aslam, Sunidhi Chauhan
Movie - Race 2
Composer - Pritam
Lyricist - Mayur Puri
Best Part -
Jab Saanson Mein Teri Saansein Ghuli Toh Phir Sulagne Lage
Ehsaas Mere Mujhse Kehne Lage
Haan Baahon Mein Teri Aake Jahan Do Yun Simatne Lage
Sailaab Jaise Koi Behne Lage
12) Aadat
One of the most popular songs of the Jal band in Pakistan, this song has been used in Bollywood films like Kalyug and Chocolate.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Composer - Goher Mumtaz
Lyricist - Sayeed Quadri
Best Part -
Waise Zinda Hoon Aye Zindagi Bin Tere Main
Dard Hi Dard Baaki Raha Hai Seene Mein
Saans Lena Bhar Hi Yahan Jeena Nahin Hai
Ab To Aadat Si Hai Mujhko Aise Jeene Mein
13) Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main
The perfect Atif Aslam song to show off your dancing skills, Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main is a rare combination of good lyrics and thumping beats. Tiger Shroff with his jaw-dropping moves and acrobatics just elevates this Atif Aslam song to another level!
Artist - Atif Aslam
Composer - Amaal Malik
Lyricist - Manoj Muntashir
Best Part -
Utha Do Aasmaanon Ko
Utha Do Aur Bhi Ooncha
Main Apne Pankh To Kholoon
Mazaa Toh Aaye Udne Ka
14) Dil Meri Na Sune
A sweet romantic Atif Aslam song to hum for your love interest, this song has a beautiful sound arrangement which adds to the overall appeal of the song.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Genius
Composer - Himesh Reshammiya
Lyricist - Manoj Muntashir
Best Part -
Laaya Kahan Mujhko Yeh Moh Tera
Raatein Na Ab Meri Na Mera Savera
Jaan Lega Meri Yeh Ishq Mera
15) Tera Hua
Delightfully pleasing to the ears, this Atif Aslam song needs to be added to your playlist now!
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Loveyatri
Composer - Tanishk Bagchi
Lyricist - Manoj Muntashir
Best Part -
Tere Qareeb Aa Raha Hoon
Khud Se Main Door Jaa Raha Hoon
Yeh Bewaja To Nahin Hai
Tu Jo Mila Dheere Dheere Se Tera Hua
16) O Saathi
Heart-melting lyrics, syrupy composition, and mellifluous vocals of Atif Aslam make it an essential song for you to check out if you haven’t already.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Baaghi 2
Composer - Arko
Lyricist - Arko
Best Part -
Allah Mujhe Dard KE Kaabil Bana Diya
Toofaan Ko Kashti Ka Saahil Bana Diya
Bechainiyan Samet Ke Saare Jahaan Ki
Jab Kuchh Na Ban Saka To Mera Dil Bana Diya
17) Jeene Laga Hoon
There’s no way you have not heard this Atif Aslam song. This song was on everybody’s lips when it came out and continues to be one of the most popular romantic tracks.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Ramaiya Vastavaiya
Composer - Sachin-Jigar
Lyricist - Priya Panchal
Best Part -
Tanhaiyon Mein Tujhe Dhoonde Mera Dil
Har Pal Yeh Tujhko Hi, Soche Bhala Kyun
Tanhai Mein Dhoonde Tujhe Dil, Har Pal Tujhko Soche
Milne Lage Dil Pehle Se Zyada, Pehle Se Zyaada Ishq Hone Laga
18) Kuch Is Tarah
One of the most loved Atif Aslam songs, this song will bring a smile to your face.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Doorie
Composer - Mithoon, Atif Aslam
Lyricist - Sameer, Sayeed Quadri
Best Part -
Kuchh Is Tarah Teri Palkein
Meri Palkon Se Mila De
Aansoo Tere Saare
Meri Palkon Pe Sajaa De
19) Main Rang Sharbaton Ka
Well, this Atif Aslam song has a separate fanbase. Coming Valentine’s Day, this song can be your go-to!
Artist - Atif Aslam, Chinmayi Sripaada
Movie - Phata Poster Nikla Hero
Composer - Pritam
Lyricist - Irshad Kamil
Best Part -
Khwaab Hai Tu Neend Hoon Main
Dono Mile Raat Bane
Roz Yehi Maangu Dua
Teri Meri Baat Bane
20) Toota Jo Kabhi Taara
A soft, soulful track, this Atif Aslam song has an equally mesmerizing picturization. One of the best Atif Aslam songs indeed.
Artist - Atif Aslam, Sumedha Karmahe
Movie - A Flying Jatt
Composer - Sachin-Jigar
Lyricist - Priya Saraiya
Best Part -
Kisi Shaam Ki Tarah Tera Rang Hai Khila
Main Raat Ek Tanha Tu Chand Sa Mila
Haan Tujhe Dekhta Raha Kisi Khwaab Ki Tarah
Jo Ab Saamne Hai Tu Ho Kaise Yakeen Bhala
21) Darasal
This romantic Atif Aslam song carries the signature tenderness of Atif Aslam’s vocals. A beautiful love song to fill your love appetite.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Raabta
Composer - Jam8
Lyricist - Irshad Kamil
Best Part -
Tum To Darasal
Khwaab Ki Baat Ho
Chalti Mere Khayalon Mein Tum Saath Ho
Milti Hai Jo Achanak Woh Saugaat Ho
22) Dekhte Dekhte
This Atif Aslam song became a chartbuster upon its release. It continues to mesmerize us with its highly relatable lyrics and Atif’s vocals.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Composer - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan/Rochak Kohli
Lyricist - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan/Manoj Muntashir
Best Part -
Raj Ke Rulaya Raj Ke Hansaya
Maine Dil Khoke Ishq Kamaaya
Maanga Jo Usne Ek Sitaara
Humne Zameen Pe Chaand Bulaaya
23) Tu Chahiye
Another quintessential Atif Aslam song to cherish the feeling of blossoming love, this song is a good one to be added to your list.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Composer - Pritam
Lyricist - Amitabh Bhattacharya
Best Part -
Koi Aur Dooja Kyun Mujhe
Na Tere Siva Chahiye
Har Safar Mein Mujhe
Tu Hi Rehnuma Chahiye
24) Bakhuda Tumhi Ho
One of the most beautiful love Atif Aslam songs of this era, this is truly a mesmerizing song to listen to.
Artist - Atif Aslam, Alka Yagnik
Movie - Kismat Connection
Composer - Pritam
Lyricist - Sayeed Quadri
Best Part -
Kaise Batayein Tumhein Aur Kis Tarah Yeh
Kitna Tumhein Hum Chahte Hai
Saaya Bhi Tera Dikhe Toh Paas Jaake
Uss Mein Simat Hum Jaate Hain
25) Piya Oo Re Piya
Another beautiful romantic Atif Aslam song to add some spark to your love. If you want to dedicate a song to your beloved on this Valentine’s Day, go for this one!
Artist - Atif Aslam, Shreya Ghoshal
Movie - Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
Composer - Sachin-Jigar
Lyricist - Priya Panchal
Best Part -
In Dooriyon Ne Nazdeekiyon Se
Sauda Koi Kar Liya
Jhuk Ke Nigahon Ne Dil Se Ishq Ka
Waada Koi Kar Liya
26) Chalte Chalte
This soft, delicate love Atif Aslam song is one of Atif Aslam’s best. Everything about this song is appreciable, from lyrics to composition.
Artist - Atif Aslam
Movie - Mitron
Composer - Tanishk Bagchi
Lyricist - Tanishk Bagchi
Best Part -
Yeh Chehre Ishq Na Jaane Yeh Parde Hata Deti Hai
Jahan Dil Ka Hai Thikaana Yeh Raahein Bataa Deti Hai
Musaafir Main Hoon Phir Bhi Manzil Paas To Hai
Chaloon Main Jis Raah Par Tu Hai Wahan
27) Musaafir
An emotional love Atif Aslam song, this can melt your heart in seconds. Beautifully written, composed, and sung, Musaafir is a heartfelt romantic number.
Artist - Atif Aslam, Palak Muchhal
Movie - Sweetiee Weds NRI
Composer - Palak Muchhal
Lyricist - Palak Muchhal
Best Part -
Main Andheron Se Ghira Hoon
Aa Dikha De Tu Mujhko Savera Mera
Main Bhatakta Ik Musaafir
Aa Dila De Tu Mujhko Basera Mera
28) Baarishein
This Atif Aslam song on a rainy night is a combination worth dying for!
Artist - Atif Aslam
Composer - Arko
Lyricist - Arko
Best Part -
Shaam Phir Khoobsurat Hui
Toh Lagaa Tum Sheher Mein Ho
Door Hoke Bhi Nazron Se Tum
Har Lamha Har Pehar Mein Ho
29) Paniyon Sa
A mellow Atif Aslam song that expresses the beauty of love in a simple and sweet way.
Artist - Atif Aslam, Tulsi Kumar
Movie - Satyameva Jayate
Composer - Rochak Kohli
Lyricist - Kumaar
Best Part -
Jo Tere Laagi Preet Mohe
Rooh Baar Baar Mera Naam Le
Kyon Rab Se Hai Maangi Yehi Dua
Tu Haathon Ki Lakeerein Thaam Le
30) O Meri Laila
The perfect Atif Aslam song for a couple-dance, this should definitely be on your list!
Artist - Atif Aslam, Jyotica Tangri
Movie - Laila Majnu
Composer - Joi Barua
Lyricist - Irshad Kamil
Best Part -
Patta Anaaron Ka Patta Chinaron Ka Jaise Hawaon Mein
Aise Bhatakta Hoon Din Raat Dikhta Hoon Main Teri Raahon Mein
Mere Gunaho Mein Mere Sawabo Mein Shamil Tu
Bhooli Atthanni Si Bachpan Ke Kurte Mein Se Mil Tu
That’s it for this list! Do let us know which one you like the most and whether we have missed one that you would have wanted to be on this list.