Arif Lohar
Arif Lohar عارف لوہار | |
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| Born | 18 April 1966 |
| Origin | Achh, Kharian Tehsil Gujrat District, West Pakistan (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Genres | Punjabi folk music |
| Occupations | |
| Instrument | Chimta |
| Labels | Internalmusic UK |
| Website | http://www.internalmusic.co.uk |
Arif Lohar (Punjabi pronunciation: [aːɾɪf loːɦaːɾ]; born 18 April 1966) is a Pakistani singer who is associated with Punjabi folk music and an occasional actor.
The son of the renowned folk singer Alam Lohar, Arif Lohar became popular in Pakistan and India after his famous song "Jugni" with Nooran Lal in 2006. He usually sings accompanied by a native Punjabi musical instrument resembling tongs, called Chimta. His folk music is representative of the traditional folk heritage of Punjab.