Thursday 3 September 2009

Ali's Fifth Blog In Canada (peacemakers)

In Canada (peacemakers)

Salaam,
After a long flight, finally here in Toronto. What a lovely town. Always delights me. Slept most of the way and saw “Disturbia”. Now chilling in my hotel room listening to some good music and waiting to be picked up to go to some radio and press interviews. Hectic but sweet.

Now the thoughtful and interesting bit. I got to hear that some people (some rival organizers) tried to create this confusion, infact told some of the local organizers that Ali will not get a visa for the U.S and he’s not coming. A normal practice done by most Pakistani show organizers to damage each others prospects and repute. Well i’m here and hey! guess what, got the visa in three hours. The American gentleman at the visa office was really sweet and kind. Told me to sign an album copy for his friend and take the visa in a few hours. Back to the point, my question is: for how long shall we try to hold each other down for our own personal gains. For how long shall we feel happy for someone else’s misery? Greatness reflects in wishing your enemies the best in their good endeavors and praying for their “Salah” even if they tried to put you under immense difficulty. This was taught and practiced by our Prophet (P.B.U.H). Then why not us?

My basic reason to speak about this here is because of the fact that I believe most of you here are young readers who are still developing a personality, an ideology and a set of beliefs. My humble request to you all…. Please don’t grow up to be harmful to anyone in any way. Be peacemakers and make the best out of your life by giving as much as you can to people.

God bless those who’ve gone astray and put them on the right path, for they know nothing. Amen

Ali's Fourth Blog[Bingo]

Bingo!

Hey all,
Elated to know you all like “Aasman”. Infact the feedback’s been kinda more than expected. Simplicity is the best attire ever.
Also, it was quite an experience to perform it live at the President house at the midnight hour, the same time when the nation celebrated the moment of freedom 60 years ago.

It was highly risky to go live on a live transmission as one can’t afford any mishaps and was advised not to. On top of that the whole venue was shifted indoors due to rain; plus no sound check! But I thought to myself what the hell… let’s just plug the six stringer and sing my heart out! And so I did. Felt good! Have you ever sung your heart out? Try.. it’s alot of fun. Bless the neighbours!

Ali's Third blog[aasmaan]

Aasman ko chootay jaein hum

Salaam,
Came back home last night after week of working day and night on the video for the song “Aasman” and believe its on air now. The song and the video hold a very important message for all of us. Something that i feel is the need of the hour. Lemme know what you guys think it is after watching the video . Ciao

Aasman ko chotey jaein

Ali's Second blog

Hi folks ,
First of all , thanks to everyone for the kind words. Twinkletoo…love to the family. Your dream shall come true one day inshAllah, just keep yourself updated with our concert schedule.

So I’m back home finally, rested, after a long trip starting from l.s.a in Malaysia till the London parade. What a blast! Had the time of my life.

Lets start from the l.s.a award ceremony. I think what happned on stage would be something you all will able to catch on t.v. soon anyway, but if i don’t fill you in with the offstage fun, whats the point of me writing to you, true?

Well to start with, the first night was fun packed as all of us friends got together and sang songs on the acoustic. The next two nights were even better as more people flew in. The show went on great as expected and it was time to celebrate and so did we all. The Youth Icon Award is indeed a big honour to cherish and even bigger to live upto, but I promise I shall do my best. May God give me the strength and all of you keep showering your love and prayers upon me to give me the courage to keep moving on.

Talking about moving on, I feel that celebrating 60 years of Pakistan in the heart of London on Trafalgar Square with approx. 15000 Pakistanis gathered with locals and foreigners to witness, definitely comes under the term “moving on” for all Pakistanis. I was more than happy to contribute in my own way and shall continue to do so in the future. Won’t we all ?

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Ali's First Blog

Dear rockers! poppers! teeny boppers and old school shoppers,
A big hug to all and sorry for not being able to write to you guys for so long. Before I say something let me thank you all for all the love, the kind words and the criticism. They’re all a huge motivation to strive to be an improved Ali Zafar in every way for your and my own sake. The news is that from now I shall have the privelage of sharing my life in bits and peices with all of you through this blog on the website from time to time. I thought there is so much to share with those who care.

To start with what better than to share the “Dekha !” experience. Yes my new gift to you all. Had a blast while shooting it, hope you have a blast watching it too. Ofcourse I can see you all seem to enjoy the Jack Sparrow bit alot. Trust me i did too. I’d always secretly wanted to do that role and here i was. The first time I looked at myself in the mirror after the make up and everything dressed as Sparrow, even i was like “what the !!!” . Now the difficult bit was to think and render “how the hell would Johny Dep sing “Dekha jo taeree aankhon mein”?! .But i’m glad it came through well enough for you all to like it.

Shooting - Pirates Sequence

The rest of the experience of working with all the three ladies, i’ll leave that to your imagination. Try not to let your imagination wonder off too much. Behave! catch ya all soon.

Love, Ali

Wednesday 2 September 2009

Yeh Hum Nahi lyrics

Hamarey Naam Say Pheli Howi Jhooti Kahani Hai
This story that is being spread in our names is a lie

Yeah Mohrein Mout Ki….. Mathay Pay Gheroun Ki Nishani Hain
These stamps of death on our foreheads are the signs of others

Hamein Jis Naam Say Tum Jantay Ho…. Woh Hum Naheen
The name by which you know us - we are not that

Humein Jis Aankh Say Tum Dehktay Ho…. Woh Hum Naheen
The eyes with which you look at us - we are not that

Yeh Hum Naheen, Yeh Hum Naheen, Yeh Hum Naheen,
This is not us - this is not us...

Jaisay Sham Aatay hi Koi Rasta Hum Bola Baithay
As with the coming of night one loses one's way

Andhairo Say Daray Itna Kay Hum Ghar Hi Jala Baithay
We are scared of the dark so much that we are burning our own home

Yeah Kya Charo Taraf Urti Howi Rayegani Hai
What is this rising all around us...

Hamarey Naam Say Phali Howi Jhoti Kahani Hey
The stories that are being spread in our names are lies

Yeh Hum Naheen, Yeh Hum Naheen, Yeh Hum Naheen,
This is not us...

Gira Bathay Hain Rastay Mein Sabak Hum Sath Rehnay Ka
We have lost on the way the lesson of living together

Humain Ek Doosray Say Isliye Bhi Lag Raha Ha Darr
We are now even scared of each other.

Woh Koi Aur Hain Jin Kay Teray Hathon Main Chehray Hain
They are others whose faces are on your hands

Tumhara Dukh Samandar, Hamaray Zakham Ghehray Hain
Your hurts are a deep sea - our wounds are deep.

Yeh Hum Naheen, Yeh Hum Naheen, Yeh Hum Naheen,
This is not us...

Nahi Re Nahi lyrics:

Ho
Socha Kya Kabhi Tou Ne Ye
Aye Tum Kahan Say Ho
Jao Gay Kahan Ye Socha
Naheen Ray Naheen

Hoo..
Kaisi Hai Ye Dunya Dekho
Kaise Kaise Loog Yahan
Tune Inko Hai Pehchana
Naheen Ray Naheen

Hoo..
Ik To Ik Tera Maula…
Wo Bole Mujhay Bata
Tune Us Se Baatein Kein
Naheen Ray Naheen

Hoo..
Tu Ne Kya Banai..
Tu Ne Kya Sajai..
Sub Kiya Hai Usne
Tune Baat Banai..

Hoo…
Kisi Ka Bhi Dil Hai
Kisi Ki Bhi Hai Marzi
Tumne Hai Jhanka Kya Us Mein
Naheen Ray Naheen

Hoo..
Zindagi Haya Hai..
Waqt Parishaan Hai
Is Ki Hakikat Ko Jana
Naheen Ray Naheen

Hoo…
Jo Tera Khuda Hai…
Wo Mera Khuda Hai…
Tera Kaha Na Manu Tu..
Kuon Mujhay Saza Hai…

Hoo……hoo….hoo…
Hoo……hoo…hoo…hoo….

Hoo..
Kadi Aa Tu Dil De Andar X 2
Mein Tera Mast Kalandar
Mein Tera Mast Kalandar..
Kadi Aa Tu Dil De Andar X 2
Mein Tera Mast Kalandar
Mein Tera Mast Kalandar..
Kadi Aa Tu Dil De Andar X 2
Mein Tera Mast Kalandar
Mein Tera Mast Kalandar..
Kadi Aa Tu Dil De Andar X 2
Mein Tera Mast Kalandar
Mein Tera Mast Kalandar…

Hoo..
Socha Kya Kabhi Tou Ne Ye
Aye Tum Kahan Say Ho
Jao Gay Kahan Ye Socha
Naheen Ray Naheen

Hoo..
Ik To Ik Tera Maula…
Wo Bole Mujhay Bata
Tune Us Se Baatein Kein
Naheen Ray Naheen X 2
Naheen Ray Naheen…….

Hoo..Hoo..Hoo..
Hoo……Hoo……Hoo……Hoo……
Hoo..Hoo..Hoo..Hoo..Hoo..Hoo…………Hoo…….