HAI may stand for:

• List of IOC country codes for Haiti
• Hellenic Aerospace Industry
• Helicopter Association International
• Hot air intake, a system in carburated engines to prevent carburator's throat from freezing by taking warm air to inlet air from exhaust manifold.
• Hospital-acquired infection
• Human Awareness Institute, an organization offering workshops on intimate relationships and sexuality
• Humanist Association of Ireland
• International Air Transport Association airport code for Three Rivers Municipal Airport
• Home Automation, Inc., a global home automation technology developer and manufacturer

Hai may refer to:

• Hai (Brodivskyi Raion), a village in Ukraine, Lviv Oblast
• Hai (Cantonese profanity)
• Hai, a 2002 film by Telugu director E. V. V. Satyanarayana
• Hai (midget submarine), a German midget submarine from World War II
• Hai (keelboat), a sloop-rigged one-design yacht class
• Hai (symbol) or chai, letters of the Hebrew alphabet
• Hai District, Tanzania
• Hai Gaon (939 - 1038), a rabbi of the 10th and 11th centuries
• Hai River, China
• A word for "is" or "to live" in Hebrew. Written as "חַי". See Chai (symbol)

See also[link]

• HI (disambiguation)
• Hainan
• Ai (disambiguation)

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Helge Schneider
Born	(1955-08-30) 30 August 1955 (age 56) Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Nationality	German
Occupation	comedian, jazz musician, actor, author, film and theatre director
Website
Official homepage (German)

Helge Schneider (born August 30, 1955 in Mülheim an der Ruhr) is a German comedian, jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist, author, film and theatre director, and actor. Schneiders works are an unconventional mixture of horseplay humor, parody, and jazz-influenced music. They involve spontaneity and improvisation as important elements.

Biography[link]

After dropping out of high school, he started an apprenticeship as a construction draftsman. He soon changed plans and was admitted to the Duisburg conservatoire to study piano, after passing an entrance exam for particularly gifted applicants (it later turned out that his diploma was invalid since he dropped out of high school too early). He then toured as a little-known jazz musician and as an entertainer, basically a stand-up comedian, in local clubs. Schneider is a multi-instrumentalist, playing various instruments such as the Hammond organ, acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele, drums, piano, accordion, trumpet, cello, saxophone, clarinet and others.^{[citation needed]}

He became a popular comedian in the 1990s and is still one of the best known German comedians.^{[citation needed]} He toured and still tours (alone and with his bands "Hardcore", "The Firefuckers" and others) through major concert halls with a mixture of music and comedy. He frequently appears on German TV, and is probably best known for his song Katzeklolied (Kitty Litter Box Song): "Katzeklo, Katzeklo, ja das macht die Katze froh" ("Kitty litter tray, kitty litter tray, that's what makes the kitty gay [happy]."), which was a number one hit in Germany in 1994.^{[citation needed]} He has written, directed and starred in four Low-budget movies. He has also composed and performed music for numerous films, including some of his own films like Texas – Doc Snyder hält die Welt in Atem and Jazzclub – Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm.^{[citation needed]} In 2007 he appeared as Adolf Hitler in a satirical film: Mein Führer: The Truly Truest Truth About Adolf Hitler.

Schneider has written nine books, including an autobiography ("My whole life's in this book, up to right now. The second part will come in thirty or forty years") and a musical, "Mendy - das Wusical", which appeared at Bochum Theatre in 2004.^{[citation needed]}

His comic techniques are often referred to as highly unique, extremely anarchic (also by himself) and include parody, use of the Ruhr Region local dialect Kohlenpott, the unexpected use of infantile language and other unexpected stylistic transitions, slapstick/physical humour, Dada-esque absurdity, sudden and unexpected use of crude/sexual humour, references to national and international highbrow and lowbrow culture, and phonetic and declamatory playfulness and exaggeration.^{[citation needed]} Vast parts of his material are deeply rooted in German language and do not translate well into other languages.

Discography[link]

Helge Schneider 2002

• 1987: The Last Jazz
• 1989: Seine größten Erfolge (His greatest hits)
• 1990: New York, I’m Coming
• 1991: Hörspiele Vol.1 (1979 - 1984) (Radio dramas)
• 1992: Hörspiele Vol.2 (1985 - 1987)
• 1992: Guten Tach (Hello there)
• 1993: Es gibt Reis Baby (We're gonna have some rice, baby)
• 1993: Die Geschenkkassette (5 CDs; The gift box)
• 1995: Es rappelt im Karton (Rumble in the cardboard box)
• 1997: Da Humm
• 1998: Helge 100% live - The Berlin Tapes
• 1999: Eiersalat in Rock (Egg salad in rock, released as Helge and the Firefuckers)
• 1999: Jazz (& Hardcore)
• 2000: Hefte raus - Klassenarbeit! (Workbooks out - exam time!)
• 2003: 22 sehr, sehr gute Lieder ("The Best Of"; 22 very, very good songs)
• 2003: Out Of Kaktus!
• 2004: 29 sehr, sehr gute Erzählungen ("The Best Of"; 29 very, very good stories)
• 2004: Füttern Verboten (Live album; Please don't feed)
• 2007: I Brake Together (a complex German-English wordplay: The German expression for I am collapsing (Ich breche zusammen) can be literally translated as I break (not: brake) together)
• 2007: Akopalüze Nau (parody of "Apocalypse Now")

Filmography[link]

own movies[link]

• 1982: The Privatier (not published)
• 1987: Stangenfieber (Stick fever)
• 1993: Texas – Doc Snyder hält die Welt in Atem (Texas - Doc Snyder takes the world's breath)
• 1994: 00 Schneider – Jagd auf Nihil Baxter (00 Schneider - The hunt for Nihil Baxter)
• 1996: Praxis Dr. Hasenbein (Dr. Hareleg's Practice)
• 2004: Jazzclub – Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm (Jazzclub - the early bird catches the worm)

selected acting work[link]

• 1984: Tatort: Zweierlei Blut
• 1986: Johnny Flash as Johnny Flash
• 1994: Felidae as Jesaja (voice only)
• 2004: 7 Dwarves - Men Alone in the Wood as "The White (or Wise) Helge"
• 2004: Traumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 (singing)
• 2007: Mein Führer – Die wirklich wahrste Wahrheit über Adolf Hitler as Adolf Hitler

References[link]

• Helge Schneider at laut.de (German)

External links[link]

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• Official homepage
• Review vom Helge Schneider Konzert in Berlin, 4. April 2010

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Atif Aslam
Background information
Also known as	Aatif, Aadee
Born	Wazir abad, Pakistan (1983-03-12) 12 March 1983 (age 29)
Origin	Lahore, Pakistan
Genres	Rock, pop
Occupations	Singer, actor
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2001-present
Labels	Fire, Tips
Associated acts	Strings, Jal, Hadiqa Kiani, Shreya Ghoshal, Alka Yagnik, Sachin Gupta, Pritam, Alisha Chinoy, Sunidhi Chauhan
Website	www.aadeez.com

Atif Aslam (Urdu: عاطف اسلم, born Mohammad Atif Aslam; 12 March 1983 in Wazirabad, (Pakistan) is a Pakistani pop singer and film actor. He debuted in the film Bol and has given several hit songs^[1] .He is known for his vocal belting technique.^[2] In 2008, he was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan. .Atif Aslam has done his Bachleors in Computer Sciences from Punjab Institute Of Computer Sciences (PICS).

Music career[link]

Solo career (2004 onwards)[link]

After leaving Pakistani pop band Jal, Atif released his first solo album, Jal Pari, on 19 July 2004, under Sound Master and IC records. His work has gradually also become became popular in India. His is second album, Doorie, was released on 22 December 2006.

His first major concert was at Al Hamra Hall, Mall Road Lahore where he performed during the break of a stage drama Moulin Rouge. On 14 April 2007, Atif headlined in the Flex FX Dhamaka^[3] alongside Jay Sean at Royal Albert Hall. His first international concert was at W. StarDreamz Entertainment Group during his tour of USA and Canada with RDB and Annie. He recently performed in London's O2 Arena on 22nd April 2012 at the Flex FX Production's Dhamaka^[4] Bollywood Concert with Naz Choudhury^[5] and his Bolly Flex team to promote love, peace & unity among India and Pakistan becoming first Pakistani pop singer to perform on The O2 Arena stage.

Atif also mentioned in a press conference held in Karachi that he will be working on an international project titled The Dreamer Awakes, alongside members of American rock band Guns N' Roses.^{[citation needed]}

There were rumors circulating online that his new album was titled Shabnam. This was denied by Atif. “Right now, my entire focus is on this project (The Dreamer Awakes). I may be singing with Chris Martin or John Mayer… we’re trying to bring a lot of people together.”^[6] He has been greatly influenced by the singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kishore Kumar and K.K.

Sarmad Ghafoor, a guitarist and producer for Qayaas contacted Atif Aslam to collaborate with them for the Fifth Season of Coke Studio (Pakistan). Atif Aslam in collaboration with Qayaas performed a revived rendition of "Charkha Nolakha" by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The song and that entire episode received positive reviews from critics not only in Pakistan but also across the border in India.

Bollywood[link]

Atif has sung frequently for Bollywood films. His voice as a playback singer can be heard in Indian films such as "Pehli Nazar Mein", Race, "Tere Bin", Bas Ek Pal, "Bakhuda Tumhi Ho" in Kismat Konnection, "Leja tu mujhe",F.A.L.T.U, "Tera Hone Laga Hoon" and "Tu Jaane Na" in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, "Aa Bhi Ja Sanam", "O Mere Khuda", "Tere Liye" and "Kaun Hoon Main" in the film Prince.^[7] He sang two songs "Piya O Re Piya" and "Tu Mohabbat Hai" in Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya.

Hollywood[link]

Atif has three songs featured in Hollywood movies as well.^[8]

Acting career[link]

Atif made his acting debut in a Pakistani movie named Bol, 2011. He also made a special appearance in film songs like Tere Bin kaise jiya jai,Pehli Nazar mein,in the film Tere Bin,Pehli Nazar,Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya's song Tu Mohabbat Hai.

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

Bollywood/Lollywood songs[link]

Filmography[link]

• Bol - Mustafa, 2011
• Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya - Special Appearance in song Tu Mohabbat Hai

Awards[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Atif Aslam at the Internet Movie Database
• Atif aslam news updates

Monali Thakur (bengali born November 3, 1985 in Kolkata, India) is an Indian playback singer and actress.

Biography[link]

Thakur comes from a musical family, her father is Bengali singer^[1] and her sister Mehuli Thakur Goswami is also a playback singer.^[2] Being a child, she has also appeared in a Bengali television soap, Aalokito ek Indu, in which she played the lead role Indu.

Thakur got her start by singing in school and college competitions and performing at local functions,^[3] and then rose to popularity after placing ninth in Indian Idol 2. She had to struggle a lot hard even after Indian Idol to get a strong foothold in the music industry. Finally, she got an offer to sing for music director Pritam to sing two songs for the hit movie Race in 2008 - "Khwab Dekhe (Sexy lady)" and "Zara Zara Touch Me". She was originally scheduled for only one song, but her first recording impressed the film's directors Abbas and Mustan enough for them to book her a second.^[1] "Zara Zara Touch Me" was enormously successful, becoming the fourth-most-played song on Indian radio during the first half of 2008.^[4] She also got nominated for Best Playback Singer(Female) in IIFA Awards for the song "Zara Zara Touch Me".

Acting[link]

She made her acting debut in Raja Sen's bengali film "Krishnakanter Will"^[5]

Filmography[link]

• Jo Hum Chahein (Hindi) (2012) "Peepni"
• Aiyaa (Hindi) (2012) "Aga Bai"
• Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (Hindi) (2012) "Tu Mohabbat Hai"
• Rascals (Hindi) (2011) -"Tik Tuk"
• Kucch Luv Jaisaa (Hindi) (2011) "Naina"
• Anjaana Anjaani (2010) - "Anjaana Anjaani Ki Kahani"
• Badmaash Company (2010) - "Jingle Jingle"
• Prince (2010) - "Ishq Mein"
• Dulha Mil Gaya (2010) - "Dilrubaon Ke Jalwe"
• Mr. Bhatti on Chutti (2009)
• Billu (2009) - "Khudaya Khair"
• Golmaal Returns (2008) - "Meow"
• Race (2008) - "Zara Zara Touch Me", "Khwaab Dekhe (Sexy Lady)"
• Jaan-E-Mann (2006) - "Kubool Kar Le"
• Dil Kabaddi (2008)
• Krishnakanter Will (Bengali) (2007)

External links[link]

• Official Indian Idol profile

References[link]

Ar Rahman may refer to:

• Ar-Rahman, sura of the Qur'an
• A. R. Rahman, Indian musician and composer

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