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Arif Lohar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 22, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth1 September 1966

Age51 (as in 2017)

BirthplaceLala Musa, Gujrat District, Punjab, Pakistan

ProfessionSinger

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

FamilyFather - Alam Lohar; Son - Ali Lohar; Seven brothers and five sisters

Arif Lohar Biography

Pakistani folk singer Mohammed Arif Lohar is known for carrying forward the musical legacy of his father, Alam Lohar. With a career spanning decades, Arif,

Early life and background

Mohammed Arif Lohar was born on 1 September 1966 in Lala Musa in Gujrat District, Punjab, Pakistan. He comes from a musical family: his father was the celebrated folk singer Alam Lohar. Arif grew up learning vocal music from his father alongside at least one younger brother. He is one of many siblings; the licensed information lists seven brothers and five sisters. Several of his brothers relocated to England.

Career

Arif Lohar established himself as a performer of Punjabi folk music and has maintained his father’s musical traditions. He made his film debut in the Pakistani movie Silsila (1987) and later appeared in other films including Zindagi and Jugni (2011). On television, he performed on the PTV show Mehkaar.

He achieved widespread recognition for his rendition of "Jugni Ji," a performance recorded at Coke Studio Pakistan with singer Meesha Shafi. That track became one of his best-known songs and was later acquired for use in a Bollywood film. Over the course of his career he has recorded an extensive catalogue of work—around 3,000 songs are credited to him in the available material.

Arif Lohar has represented Pakistani music on international stages. His live performances have taken him to venues in the United Kingdom, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. He also performed at major international events, including the opening ceremony of the 2004 Asian Games in China. On one occasion he was part of an international delegation that performed in North Korea for the country’s leader.

His repertoire includes popular folk and soundtrack pieces such as "Punjab Bolda," the title song used in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, "Jugni Ji" (later used in the film Cocktail), and "Alif Allah" from Coke Studio Pakistan. He has continued to perform at concerts and events and has participated in charity efforts, including televised appearances and benefit concerts to support flood relief in Pakistan.

Public profile

Arif Lohar is identified with Punjabi folk traditions and remains closely linked to his family’s musical heritage. He is noted for keeping that lineage alive following his father’s passing. In recognition of his contributions to Pakistani arts and culture, he received the Pride of Performance award from the Government of Pakistan in 2005.

Personal life

Arif Lohar is married and has a son named Ali Lohar, who has appeared onstage performing his father’s material. The licensed information lists Arif’s religion as Islam and his caste as Mughal Lohar. Physical details provided include a height of approximately 168 cm (about 5 feet 6 inches), a weight of roughly 80 kg (about 176 lbs), black eyes and black hair. His favourite singers are listed as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Michael Jackson and Alam Lohar, and his favourite cuisine is Punjabi food. A motorcycle noted in the available information is a Harley Davidson.

Latest updates

The best-known recent milestones documented in the available material are his Coke Studio performance of "Jugni Ji" with Meesha Shafi, the song’s licensing for a Bollywood film, his appearance at the 2004 Asian Games opening ceremony, and the 2005 Pride of Performance honour. He has continued to give international performances and to appear at events and fundraisers.

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Recent Work

Jugni Ji (Coke Studio Pakistan)

A high-profile Coke Studio performance with Meesha Shafi that became one of his most recognized songs and was later used in a Bollywood film.

2012
Jugni (Film)

Acted in the Pakistani film Jugni.

2011
Silsila

Film debut in a Pakistani movie.

1987
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Career Highlights

  1. Recorded around 3,000 songs over his career
  2. Performed "Jugni Ji" at Coke Studio Pakistan with Meesha Shafi
  3. Performed at the 2004 Asian Games opening ceremony
  4. Performed internationally in the UK, USA and UAE
  5. Received the Pride of Performance award from the Government of Pakistan in 2005
  6. Film appearances include Silsila (1987), Zindagi and Jugni (2011)
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