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News18
4 days ago
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- News18
SRK Bought Jackets For Adnan Sami In Freezing Venice: ‘I Was Jet-Lagged; Wearing Hawaiian Shirts'
Adnan Sami recalled how Shah Rukh Khan bought him jackets in Venice when a summer shoot turned unexpectedly cold, calling the gesture 'very touching.' Shah Rukh Khan's generosity and warmth have left yet another celebrity touched. This time, singer Adnan Sami opened up about a heartfelt gesture by the superstar during a shoot in Venice. In a chat with Bollywood Bubble, Sami recalled how Shah Rukh went shopping for him after noticing he didn't have warm clothes during a surprise cold spell. 'We were shooting in Venice. It was summers. I used to wear Hawaiian shirts and nothing else," Adnan shared, explaining how the team had come prepared for pleasant weather. However, Venice had other plans. 'Out of nowhere, Venice decided to go on a massive cold spell. It suddenly started raining. The weather went for a complete toss." Describing the sudden drop in temperature and strong winds caused by the city's tunnel-like effect, Adnan said he was still in his summer outfit of Hawaiian shirts and Bermuda shorts. Seeing this, Shah Rukh grew concerned. 'When SRK saw me, he was like, 'Oh My God, you are going to catch cold,'" Sami said. At the time, Shah Rukh Khan was not just a co-star but also the producer of the ad shoot. Despite being busy himself, SRK noticed Adnan's discomfort and stepped in. 'I was tired from all the travel and ready to crash. He asked, 'I hope you have something warm.' I said no. Later, I dozed off due to jetlag," Adnan recalled. What happened next left the singer deeply moved. 'He was so sweet that he simply went and bought a whole bunch of jackets. Hats off to him that he was able to get something of my size. This was very touching and thoughtful," Adnan said. This isn't the first time Sami has spoken about this incident. Two years ago, he had shared a similar anecdote, recalling how Shah Rukh showed up at his door with sweaters and said, 'It's very cold outside. I got you some sweaters." Adnan Sami said the gesture may have been small to some, but to him, it spoke volumes. 'He didn't have to do it. But he did. It speaks a lot about the person," he concluded. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adnan Sami compares receiving Indian citizenship to Bharat Ratna after 16-year wait: 'I was only allowed to travel in India'
Adnan Sami, honored with the Padma Shri, shared his 16-year struggle for Indian citizenship, including 18 months as stateless. Reflecting on receiving the award, he expressed deep gratitude and missed his late parents, emphasizing the journey's significance and the emotional impact of finally being recognized and accepted in India. Adnan Sami Khan has showcased his talent across Indian and Western music traditions in multiple languages. Honored with the Padma Shri , the fourth-highest civilian award in India, he recently shared in an interview the long, 16-year wait he endured before obtaining Indian citizenship and ultimately receiving this distinguished accolade. Reflecting on Receiving the Padma Shri Talking to Bollywood Bubbles, Sami reflected on the moment he received the Padma Shri from former President Ram Nath Kovind . He shared that such significant milestones always make him miss his parents deeply, adding, 'I'll tell you something, whenever this is a big moment in my life, that's when I really, really miss my parents. And this is one of those moments, I know that my father would have been the proudest ever.' Recalling the ceremony in 2023, he said that sitting in the hall, he felt its profound historical significance, thinking, 'this is such a historical hall. There's so much history that has happened.' A Journey Worth Celebrating He further expressed that being celebrated and honored for his life journey felt deeply meaningful. Despite the ups and downs and challenges he faced, he believed it was all worth it and wouldn't change a thing because his current position reflects that journey. He wished his parents, who had supported him throughout, were present to share the moment, as it would mean the world to him. He described, "getting the citizenship was like getting the Bharat Ratna. I waited for 16 years, with 18 months when I was stateless, during which I didn't have my passport. I was only allowed to travel in India". He recalled feeling scared, vulnerable, and uncertain about what was happening during that period.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Lata Mangeshkar sang for Adnan Sami's father on his deathbed, singer recalls 'emotional moment': ‘There were tears coming out of his eyes'
Singer Adnan Sami recently opened up about his close relationship with late singer Lata Mangeshkar. He also spoke about how his father Arshad Sami Khan was a huge fan of the 'Nightingale of India', and would listen to her lullaby 'Dheere Se Aaja Ri Ankhiyan Mein'. During a conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Sami opened up about the personal bond he shared with Mangeshkar. 'Apart from the fact that she was the Bharat Ratna, she was the nightingale of India, and she was the ultimate voice that has graced the microphones and speakers of India,' he said. Talking about his father's love for her, the singer shared, 'There was another wonderful thing that she was my father's favourite. He grew up listening to her and he could sing all her songs. Apart from a personal honour, collaborating with her was something that felt very wonderful for me to do, which made my father extraordinarily proud.' ALSO READ | Adnan Sami left 'assets worth crores' in Pakistan when he moved to India: 'I could have become a German, British, Canadian or US citizen, but…' Once, when Adnan Sami wanted to lift his father's spirits during his battle with cancer, he decided to call Lata Mangeshkar. 'In fact, he was literally on his death bed, he was suffering from cancer of the pancreas. He was in Mumbai at that time. When you have a loved one suffering so helplessly in such a final stage, as a well-wisher standing next to him, you feel helpless, because you can't do anything,' he said. The singer added, 'One day, to make him happy, I called didi and I told her. She had met my father many years ago. I told her about his condition and how I would love for her to just talk to him, it will cheer him up. I remember going up to him. He was in bed, and he was surprised that she was on the phone. Suddenly, his face lit up and then he went on and on about how he has been listening to her since childhood. There were tears coming out of his eyes and she was singing. Looking at him being so at peace, it was an emotional moment for me. That is where she stood with me.' Another way that the singers stayed connected was through Adnan Sami's daughter Medina. He used to share her photos with Lata Mangeshkar and she edited them for him. 'One of her passions was photography and photo editing. When my daughter was born, I sent her the photographs. She edited the photos and sending them back to me. She would just zoom on the thing that she found cute, like her toe. Till the end of her life, I would constantly share the pictures and she would colour correct them and crop them. She was very special to me,' he shared. Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6, 2022.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shah Rukh Khan went shopping for Adnan Sami after knowing he didn't have warm clothes: ‘I used to wear Hawaiin shirts and nothing else'
Every person who has worked with Shah Rukh Khan has a story to share. This time, it is singer Adnan Sami. In a recent interview, Sami recalled how Shah Rukh once went shopping for him. He shared that they were scheduled to shoot an ad together in Venice, where it was supposed to be summer. However, a sudden change in weather brought unexpected cold. 'We were shooting in Venice. It was summers. I used to wear Hawaiin shirts and nothing else. We all had come prepared for summers. And out of nowhere, Venice decided to go on a massive cold spell. It suddenly started raining. The weather went for a complete toss,' the singer told Bollywood Bubble. He added, 'The temperature came down drastically. In Venice, because of water and all, there is a tremendous tunnel effect. Every time we travelled through those lanes, there was a lot of wind. I was dressed up in summer clothes–Hawaiin shirts and Bermuda shorts. When SRK saw me, he was like, 'Oh My God, you are going to catch cold.'' ALSO READ | Akshay Kumar provides insurance to over 650 stunt workers after SM Raju's death Adnan Sami revealed Shah Rukh Khan was also the producer of the ad besides featuring in it. He shared, 'I was tired from all the travel, and ready to crash. He asked me, 'I hope you have something warm.' I was like, 'No. I thought it was summers.' He said, 'No, it is going to be very cold.' I slept off because of the jetlag. He was so sweet that he simply went and bought a whole bunch of jackets. Hats off to him that he was able to get something of my size. This was very touching and thoughtful.' Just two years ago, speaking to the same publication, the singer had shared, 'I was supposed to be wearing a signature Hawaiian kind of a shirt. Colourful, summery… that was my outfit. That's the way the designers had made my clothes but it was cold. He (Shah Rukh) knew that. On the day that I arrived, he went out shopping and suddenly I got a knock on the door and he said, 'You know what, it's very cold outside. I got you some sweaters.' I was very touched by that.' He added that Shah Rukh Khan didn't have to do all that but yet he did. 'It speaks a lot about the person.'
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adnan Sami meets the 'wonderful' Kumar Sanu on flight: 'He's always so warm and loving!'
Adnan Sami and Kumar Sanu met on a flight. The singers were travelling from Delhi to Mumbai. Adnan shared a photo of their reunion. He also addressed online criticism. Adnan spoke about his decision to live in India. He said he receives hate from neighbouring country. Kumar Sanu is known as the 'King of Melody'. Both singers have many hit songs. In a heartwarming moment that thrilled fans of Indian music, two of the industry's most celebrated voices—Adnan Sami and Kumar Sanu—unexpectedly crossed paths on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai. The surprise reunion between the soulful crooner of Tera Chehra fame and the 'King of Melody' sparked nostalgia, smiles, and a photo that quickly went viral. Adnan and Kumar were all smiles as they posed for a picture together on a flight. Sharing the photo, Sami wrote, 'I love surprises, especially when it involves people that I adore! After a long time, the wonderful @kumarsanuofficial & I met whilst on the same flight from Delhi to Mumbai! He's always so warm and loving! #adnansami #kumarsanu (sic)." Take a look at the post here: Not many are aware that Adnan made India his permanent home back in 2001. Although born in the UK and formerly holding Pakistani and Canadian citizenship, he was officially granted Indian citizenship in 2016. Despite fully embracing India as his home, the celebrated artist admits he's often reminded of his roots and where he 'originally came from.' In a recent chat with Bollywood Bubble, Tera Chehra singer addressed the online hate he continues to receive—particularly from neighbouring country. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Drawing a striking analogy, he likened the negativity to an unresolved breakup. He explained that, much like an ex-lover who can't accept someone moving on, the criticism stems from emotions that are still rooted in love. 'It's love,' he said, 'and love manifests in many absurd ways. ' Sami referred to the backlash as a classic case of sour grapes, suggesting that the criticism he faces—especially from neighbouring country—is rooted more in envy than in rational thought. He emphasized that people often make assumptions about his decision to settle in India without understanding the genuine and valid reasons behind it. Despite his global success and a long list of hit songs, he revealed that his contributions were never acknowledged by the Pakistani government. He shared that he received no recognition or honours from his home country, suggesting that this lack of appreciation was only a small part of a much larger issue. For Adnan Sami , the most meaningful reward has never been awards or official recognition, but the emotional connection he shares with his audience. He believes that love and appreciation are the true nourishment for any artist, regardless of where it comes from. His music, he says, is open to all—without borders or expectations. Adnan Sami is widely acclaimed for his soulful voice and heartfelt compositions, with evergreen tracks like Lift Kara De, Kabhi To Nazar Milao, and Bhar Do Jholi Meri that still strike a chord with music lovers of all ages. On the other hand, Kumar Sanu—fondly dubbed the 'King of Melody'—ruled the 90s with his unmistakable romantic vocals. From Tujhe Dekha To and Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai to Chura Ke Dil Mera, his timeless hits continue to define an era of Bollywood music.
