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Pakistan Arif Lohar is a celebrated Pakistani Punjabi folk singer, recognized for his distinct vocal style and mastery of the chimta, bringing traditional Sufi music to international audiences through hit collaborations and film appearances.
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Arif Lohar performed at Asia Society New York as part of the Creative Voices of Muslim Asia initiative, with his performance of 'Jugni Ji' bringing the house to its feet.
Arif Lohar participated in Coke Studio Season 3 in June 2010, performing 'Alif Allah (Jugni)' with Meesha Shafi, which became an international success, and two other songs, 'Mirza' and 'Alif Allah Chambey Dey Booti/Jugni'.
Internalmusic UK released Arif Lohar's album '21st Century Jugni' in 2006, which featured music produced, arranged, and mastered by Mukhtar Sahota.
Through the Alam Lohar Memorial Trust, Arif Lohar performed concerts across the UK to promote health campaigns like 'Stop Smoking' and 'Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies' for mainly Pakistani and other South Asian communities.
Starclinch is a platform that offers booking services for Arif Lohar for various events, advertising him as a professional singer from Mumbai, India, known for performing with a chimta.
Born on April 18, 1966, in Achh Village, Kharian Tehsil, Gujrat District, West Pakistan, Arif Lohar comes from a family deeply rooted in music. He is the son of the renowned Punjabi folk singer, Alam Lohar, who was instrumental in popularizing the Jugni style of storytelling through song. Arif began singing as a child, alongside his seven brothers, specializing in Sufi devotional music, which encompasses poetry and scripture set to traditional compositions. He is well-known for his energetic performances and his signature use of the chimta, a tong-like percussion instrument with bells.
Lohar’s career gained significant international recognition in 2006 with the release of his album “21st Century Jugni,” produced by Mukhtar Sahota. This was followed by a breakthrough performance in June 2010 on Coke Studio (Pakistan), where his collaboration with Meesha Shafi on “Alif Allah (Jugni)” became an international success, garnering millions of views and leading to its inclusion in Bollywood films such as “Cocktail” and “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.” His musical contributions extend to over 150 albums and more than 3,000 recorded songs, predominantly in the Punjabi language, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in Pakistani and Indian folk music.
Beyond his musical endeavors, Arif Lohar has also established an acting career, starring in approximately 45 Punjabi-language films. He produced three songs for the soundtrack of Syed Noor’s 2012 film “Jugni,” in which he also acted. In 2005, the Government of Pakistan honored him with the Pride of Performance Award for his contributions to music, and he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards in 2018. Lohar has also engaged in philanthropic efforts, supporting health campaigns and fundraising for victims of the 2010 Pakistan floods, utilizing his platform for social good.
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