Im not hungry for anything: Atif Aslam

Neither fame nor money are the driving force for Atif Aslam, who says he's very choosy about whatever he does.
To say that Atif Aslam with his repertoire of songs like Pehli Nazar Mein from Race, Bakhuda Tumhi Ho from Kismat Konnection, Tu Jaane Na from Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani and Tere Liye from Prince, is one of the most sought after playback singers in Bollywood will not be far from the truth.But the singer, who's originally from Pakistan and is currently in the city to promote a reality show, admits quite candidly that he did not quite enjoy the playback scene initially. "I had to change my lyrics and mould myself according to the situation," he explains. Over the years, he learnt to strike a balance and started enjoying it. "I couldn't be myself in the studio. Once I figured that out, I started enjoying myself," he says and adds, "I'm completely different on stage. When I'm on stage, I try and follow the audience. When I'm in the studio, I try and follow the director." Atif will next be heard in the film Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, where he's sung two songs.
On the international front too, the singer is making headlines for collaborating with Guns N' Roses for an album. "I will be recording the album with Slash, Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke by the end of June or July. This album is purely going to be for the kids of Pakistan, to inspire them. I would like Slash to meet them, and give them a chance to explore their own self," says Atif.
Currently, Atif is in Mumbai to shoot for a new music reality show, where he will be mentoring aspiring singers from Pakistan, while Himesh Reshammiya will mentor aspiring singers from India. "I've been offered reality shows before but I gave the green signal to Sur Kshetra, as I was told it will not be scripted," says Atif. Through the show, he adds, Atif wants kids from Pakistan to interact with kids from here and exchange notes. "The show is about promoting friendship and peace between the two countries," he adds. And what's his approach going to be? "I will tell them to break their own limits. They don't have to follow any teachers, I have not followed any," he says. As opposed to Himesh, whose music is influenced by Bollywood, Atif says he has his organic folk music to offer.
The singer, who's recently made his debut on the big screen with the critically acclaimed Bol, says he enjoyed the acting experience. It was the message of the film that appealed to him. "I wanted to bring my fans back to reality with this film," he says. So would he consider a commercial Bollywood film, if offered? "I will consider it, as long as it's not cheesy like other films, it should be diffrent and contemporary," he adds. Choosy? "I am very choosy!" he admits, "I don't want to do every other project. I'm not hungry for anything, I'm just fine."