Aamir Saleem

Aamir Saleem is a Pakistani singer, composer, songwriter, host, photographer, and music video director. He rose to prominence during the early 1990s through several successful hits. His musical repertoire includes popular tracks such as "Woh Taron Bhari", "C.B. Chali Ana" and "Ajnabi".

Early life and education

Aamir Saleem was born on 20 February 1959 in Multan, Pakistan. He began his singing journey while he was still in school. To fund his musical interests, he worked as a hotel receptionist during summer holidays. He used these earnings to purchase his first guitar.

Saleem eventually formed his first music band named "Image". This group included his best friend Naveed Mugees on guitar and Alim Arshid on keyboard. He later moved to Karachi in 1986 to pursue further opportunities. During this period, he performed with various bands to earn a living.

He spent three years working toward the completion of his first solo album. This dedication eventually led to his professional breakthrough.

Career

Saleem released his debut solo album, titled "Musafir", in 1991. The album became a significant hit across all age groups. It featured the successful song "Ooh Taron Bhari" and was released by a company registered as Shalimar. Despite the high sales of this best-selling record, Saleem reportedly did not receive financial benefits from the release.

His discography expanded through several successful studio albums over the following decades. He released "Ajnabi" in 1993 and "Humsafar" in 1995. Following these, he released "Mohabbat" in 1997 and "Khwaab" in 2001. His 6th album, "Dil Da Quater", arrived in 2006 and primarily features Punjabi songs.

Beyond studio recordings, Saleem is an active figure in television production. He worked as a director for music videos and road shows on MTV Pakistan. These productions were held under the name Bad Company and featured anchor Ali Salman. His versatility extends to acting, as seen in his role in the Geo TV telefilm "Daira".

Saleem also maintains a presence in broadcasting and hosting. He hosted live shows on FM 107 and FM 100 in Karachi. Additionally, he hosted a live show on PTV National for more than 8 years. He provided the first title song for the Geo TV program "Hum Sub Umeed Se Hain". His recent musical releases include the Sufi song "Jindri", created for Ramadan, and the song "Maa" for Mother's Day.

Personal life

Saleem is of Punjabi descent. He continues to work across multiple creative disciplines including photography and directing. His career reflects a long-standing commitment to the Pakistani entertainment industry.