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Aima Baig
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Aima Noor-ul Ain Baig
10 March 1995 Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
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Alma mater | University of Lahore |
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Years active | 2013–present |
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Aima Noor-ul Ain Baig (Urdu: آئمہ بیگ; born March 10, 1995) is a famous Pakistani singer and model. She is well-known for her songs in Pakistani movies and TV shows. Some of her popular works include songs from Lahore Se Aagey, Teefa in Trouble, and Chupan Chupai.
Aima has also appeared on popular shows like Mazaaq Raat and Coke Studio Pakistan. She has performed at events for the Pakistan Super League. She has won three Lux Style Awards and a special award called Tamgha-e-Fakhre-Imtiaz.
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Early Life and Education
Aima Baig was born in 1995 in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan. She grew up in Oman. Her father is an electrical engineer. Aima is the fourth of five children, with two sisters and two brothers.
She studied Film and Television at the School of Creative Arts, University of Lahore. Her sister, Komal Baig, works as her manager.
Music Career Highlights
Aima started her career on the TV show Mazaaq Raat from 2015 to 2017. She was a co-host and sang some songs there. She became very famous in 2016 for her songs in the movie Lahore Se Aagey. One of these songs, "Kalabaaz Dil," helped her win her first Lux Style Award.
In 2018, she sang for the movie Teefa in Trouble. She also sang "Sadqa" for Chupan Chupai, which earned her another Lux Style Award. In August 2019, she received the Tamgha-e-Fakhre-Imtiaz award.
TV Show Songs
Aima has sung theme songs for many TV shows. These include Ishq Aatish Hai, Romeo Weds Heer, Ehd-e-Wafa, and Raaz-e-Ulfat. She also sang "O Zalim" for Fitrat and "Ja Tujhe Maaf Kiya" for Do Bol.
Coke Studio and Other Performances
She appeared in three seasons of Coke Studio Pakistan from 2017 to 2019. Her songs with Sahir Ali Bagga, like "Baazi" and "Malang," were very popular. Aima also performed in two seasons of Velo Sound Station in 2020 and 2023. She won the PISA's Singer of the Year 2020 for her song "Te Quiero Mucho."
Aima has also modeled for brands and appeared in TV commercials. In 2021, she was the most streamed female artist in Pakistan on Spotify.
Pakistan Super League
Aima Baig has been a big part of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). She sang the title songs for three seasons: "Groove Mera" in 2021, "Agay Dekh" in 2022, and "Khul Ke Khel" in 2024. She has also represented two teams: Quetta Gladiators in 2018 and Peshawar Zalmi in 2025. She performed at the opening of the 2023 Asia Cup and before the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at the renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Personal Life
In March 2021, Aima announced her engagement to Shahbaz Shigri. They had met while filming Parey Hut Love. However, in September 2022, she shared that they had broken up but remained friends.
Aima has 19 tattoos. In 2023, she shared that she had rheumatoid arthritis in 2019. This condition affected her right hand, and she can no longer move her middle finger.
Music Style and Inspirations
Aima Baig is known for her singing style, which mixes Western influences with modern music. People often say she looks like Ariana Grande, who is one of her inspirations. She likes to try new things with her music. She covered Kaifi Khalil's "Kahani Suno 2.0" because it helped her during tough times.
Aima has said that fellow singer Momina Mustehsan is her best friend. She also dedicates her life to helping cancer patients. Her mother passed away from cancer in 2017 after a six-year battle. Since then, Aima has actively supported charity events for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.
Awards and Recognitions
Aima Baig has received several awards for her singing.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
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Lux Style Awards | ||||
2017 | "Kalabaaz Dil" | Best Playback Singer (Female) |
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2018 | "Sadqa" | |||
"Kaif o Suroor" | Nominated | |||
2021 | "Raaz-e-Ulfat" | Best TV OST | ||
"O Zalim" | ||||
2022 | "Na Cher Malangaan Nu" | Song of the Year | ||
2023 | Most Stylish Musician | |||
2025 | "Satrangi" | Most Stylish Musician | Won | |
Galaxy Lollywood Awards | ||||
2017 | "Kalabaaz Dil" | Best Playback Singer (Female) |
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2018 | "Kaif o Suroor" | |||
2019 | "Item Number" | |||
"Yunhi Rastay Mai" | Nominated | |||
Pakistan International Screen Awards | ||||
2020 | "Dhola" | Best Song | Nominated | |
Best Song Critics Choice | ||||
"Ja Tujhe Maaf Kiya" | Best Soundtrack | |||
2021 | "Raaz-e-Ulfat" | |||
"Te Quiero Mucho" | Singer of the Year (Jury) | Won | ||
Hum Style Awards | ||||
2024 | Most Stylish Performer | Nominated |