Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 18/04/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Lala Musa in Gujrat District, Punjab, Pakistan |
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Bio/Wiki
| Arif Lohar is a renowned Pakistani Punjabi folk singer and occasional actor, known for his energetic performances and mastery of the traditional instrument, the Chimta. He is the son of the legendary folk singer Alam Lohar and continues his family's musical legacy. Arif rose to international fame with his performance of 'Jugni Ji' with Meesha Shafi on Coke Studio Season 3, which was later featured in the Bollywood film 'Cocktail'. He has recorded over 150 albums and more than 3000 songs, primarily in Punjabi. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Caste | Mughal Lohar |
| Hobbies | Singing & Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Wife/Spouse | Razia Lohar |
| Children | Ali Lohar |
Family
| Father | Alam Lohar |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Irfan Mahmood Lohar, Imran Mahmood Lohar, Khalid Lohar, Basharat Lohar, Faisal Lohar, Arshad Mahmood Lohar, Tariq Lohar |
| Spouse | Razia Lohar |
| Children | Ali Lohar |
Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Work | Sang 'Jugni Ji' with Meesha Shafi at Coke Studio | ||||
| Signature Instrument | Chimta | ||||
| Albums | More than 150 albums and over 3000 songs recorded, mostly in Punjabi | ||||
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award (2005) |
Favourites
| Favorite Food | Punjabi Cuisines |
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| Favorite Singer(s) |
Style Quotient
| Bike | Harley Davidson |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He hails from a small village Aach Goch in Gujrat District, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
| 2. Trained in vocal music by his father, Alam Lohar, from a tender age. | |
| 3. The only son of Alam Lohar continuing the family's musical legacy. | |
| 4. Rose to prominence with 'Jugni Ji' performance at Coke Studio. | |
| 5. Appeared in supporting roles in Pakistani films. | |
| 6. His track 'Jugni Ji' was included in the Bollywood movie Cocktail. | |
| 7. Showcased his talent globally in countries such as UK, USA, UAE, and North Korea. | |
| 8. Honored with the Pride of Performance Award in 2005. | |
| 9. Only South Asian artist to perform in North Korea as part of an international delegation of peace and goodwill, performing in front of President Kim Jong Il. | |
| 10. Performed in China for the opening of the Asian Games in 2004 to a crowd of close to 1 million. | |
| 11. Starred in over 45 films, including lead roles in Punjabi movies, and contributed songs to films like Jugni (2012), Cocktail, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and Zindagi. | |
| 12. Performed 'Jugni Ji' with Meesha Shafi in Coke Studio Season 3, which became an international success. |