When we think of Asian Music, Pakistan tops the chart along with India. Over the years, these two countries have given birth to a number of soul touching singers and composers who have been persistently giving the best to the people who live music, feel music, and dream music. Pakistani singers are now venturing into the fascinating world of Indian music with flying colors. Let's feel the force – through music…

Nazia Hassan was the first Pakistani singer to have crossed the forbidden India-Pakistan territory (it was during the eighties) to sing the ever popular "Aap Jaisa Koi" in Feroz Khan's 'Qurbani'. This song not only became a youth anthem in India, but in Pakistan as well. Then Nazia gave one more chartbuster album 'Disco Deewane' in collaboration with Zohaib and Biddu (an Indian composer). Biddu came up with one more trend-setting album 'Boom Boom' (1984) – thanks again to Nazia.Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was another big name to popularize Pakistani music impact in Bollywood. "Piya Re Piya Re", "Tere Bina", "Kaisa Yeh Khumar Hai" are some of the many songs rendered by this Sufi King.

Among the present lot, Adnan Sami,Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Fuzon, Strings, Amir Jamal, Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Ali Azmat are the hot favorite Pakistani singers in India – be it in Bollywood or Pop Industry. Atif Aslaf is now a regular performer in the Indian music circuit. With his unmatched vocal and dashing look, Atif Aslam has become a youth icon in India. He came into the limelight with the track "Woh Lamhe" for the film 'Zeher'. Then came the big number 'Aadat' for the film 'Kalyug'. The song appeared twice again in the album, once sung by 'Jal The Band' and the second time being remixed by DJ Suketu, and sounds good all the time. Atif Aslam has also crooned to "Pehli Nazar Mein"(Race) and "Tere Bin" (Bas Ek Pal). He has also sung the song "Bakhuda Tumhi Ho" for the film 'Kismat Connection' that is scheduled for a July release. Apart from his Bollywood endeavors, Atif has also cut other hits to his credit like 'Doorie', 'Meri Kahani' etc.

Adnan Sami is perhaps the biggest Pakistani name to have marked a significant place in the Bollywood music industry. He has so far sung in hundreds of films including 'Garam Masala', 'Lucky: No Time for Love', 'Sehar', 'Out of Conrol','Koi…Mil Gaya', 'Joggers Park','Saathiya','Ajnabee' and many more. This UK-born Pakistani singer is now among one of the most sought after singers and composers in the industry.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is another popular Pakistani singer to have enchanted the Indian music lovers with his Sufi-inspired numbers. It was Pooja Bhatt's 'Paap' where he lent his voice to the melodious number 'Mann Ki Lagan'. He has also proved his mettle with other numbers like 'Main Jahaan Rahoon' (Namastey London), 'Jiya Dhadak Dhadak Jaye' (Kalyug), 'Bol Na Halke Halke'(Jhoom Barabar Jhoom), 'Jag Soona Soona Laage' (Om Shanti Om), 'Naina' (Omkara), 'Ore Piya'(Aaja Nachle), 'Koi Chala Ja Raha Hai' (Woodstock Villa) etc.

While Strings is popular for tracks from 'Zinda', 'Duur' and 'Spiderman 2' (Indian Release), 'Fuzon is widely known for numbers like 'Khamaj' and 'Ankhon Ke Sagar'. Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan's singing brilliance has already been tasted in songs like "Mitwa" in 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' and 'Tu Hi Tu Hain' in 'Zindagi', debut pop album by Bollywood singing sensation Zubeen Garg of "Ya Ali" fame