About Me

My name is Asif Gillani I am a graduate
musician,actor, producer from west London.
I currently work as a Peripatetic Music Teacher.

I am very interested in the Arts in general and would like to further develop my skills in the acting sector in particular. I am someone who knows how to set goals and achieve them, and have a proven track record of being able to conceive, develop & execute strategies. I feel certain that my strong organisational skills coupled with my ability to carry out my duties in a conscientious and dedicated manner.

I have scored, acted and contributed music to a number of short films including Another Day, Alma Mater and Taqwa. I have been involved in various film sessions including the British movie Bollywood Queen,I- City Girl, Another Me and The feature film ‘People Won’t Understand’ featuring actors Nitin Ganatra,James McAvoy, Nina Wadia.

Yours sincerely
Mr Asif Gillani

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

I have scored, acted and contributed music to a number of short films including Another Day, Alma Mater and Taqwa. I have been involved in various film sessions including the British movie Bollywood Queen,I- City Girl, Another Me and The feature film ‘People Won’t Understand’

Modelling

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Modelling for Asiana Magazine 2009,2010,2011

Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Instruments Played

Employment History & Experience

Asif Gillani founded Fusing Naked Beats in 2000.
For a decade or so Fusing Naked Beats has represented a unique electronic landscape which blends many diverse elements into one cohesive and unifying experience.
The critically-acclaimed debut album from Fusing Naked Beats ‘Digital Asia’ (Just Play Records) was number 1 on Radio One's Nihal's top ten tracks of 2005. To date, no less than 40 tracks from all four FNB albums and EP’s have been play listed on Radio 1. not including other stations in the UK and around Europe.
Just Play Records was established in 2003. The record label has released four albums for Fusing Naked Beats so far, the hit 2005 'Digital Asia' , 2006 'Outerperspective', 2007 'Witness of the World' & 2008 the hit album ‘Zenith’ plus four digital EPs ‘Fallen Faith’ 2009 ‘Crystal City’ 2010 Ubiquity 2010 Uncertain Times 2010 Nemesis EP 2011.

Fusing Naked Beats have also toured extensively, and have performed in no less than ten countries across Europe. Their international performances include Sfinks Festival Belgium, Womex Festival Germany, Greece: M.E.S.O. Music Events, Sutra Funk Amsterdam, Stans Music Festival Switzerland, Pepsi Sziget Festival Hungry, Batofar Club France, Winterthur Film Festival Switzerland, Korzo Theater, The Hague and countless other shows across the world.

I am renowned as being an accomplished guitarist and songwriter, my main strength lies in music production and I gained a BA in Commercial Music. I have produced tracks and worked alongside artists including General Levy, HardKaur, Riz Ahmed, Shahin Badar, Nitin Sawhney,Mic Assassin, Kat Neocleous, ,Najma Akhtar,Osibisa to name a few.

Entertainment

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Director of Just Play Records. Peripatetic Music Teacher at Slough Music Service. Guitar Teacher/Music Co-ordinator. Artist and Relations Assistant Nation Records, Work experience at EMI, Matador and Millennium Records.

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Experience

Employment History & Experience

I have worked as an extra on short films including 'Nothing Up My Sleeves' 'Another Me' & 'Bollywood Queen'

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

Extensive experience in producing and releasing digital releases, licensing and royalty accounting, marketing and promotion of digital content.

Qualifications & Training

2001-2004 University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, EN3 4UQ.
B.A.Commercial Music.

1998 South Thames Music College, Wandsworth High St, SW18 2BR
National Certificate in Popular Music.

1991-1996 Holland Park School, Airlie Gardens, London W8
7 GCSEs, including English and Maths.

Teaching Courses

Feb 2016; 1st Note Education Certificate of Achievement : Classroom management across the Primary Music Curriculum

Feb 2016: Team-Teach Certificate

Other Information

Relevant Skills

Relevant Skills
Good knowledge of Chi Kri Yoga
Excellent interpersonal skills and good communicator.
Advanced knowledge of various music software to produce and compose music
Fluent in English, Urdu and Punjabi
Proficient guitar player
Graduate Musician, Actor and Music Producer.

Interests & Hobbies

I have a keen interest in all aspects of acting, music,production,composing and teaching music with other artists.I am a sociable and friendly person, and love to learn about new cultures, history. I am also interested in media and often spend time watching movies and television series. I also enjoy participating in many sporting events including football and cricket.