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Adnan Sami reveals Asha Bhosle advised him to come to India: 'I got a lot of love from Pakistan but...'
While many speculated that the reason behind this shift is financial motives, Sami recently set the record straight and revealed the real reason read more Adnan Sami, the popular Pakistani singer and music composer became an Indian citizen in 2016. He has been facing severe criticism from Pakistani citizens for his decision to move to India. While many speculated that the reason behind this shift is financial motives, Sami recently set the record straight and revealed the real reason. 'I come from a very privileged family. I was never greedy for money because I was born in a home where I always had everything. An artiste is always wishing for audience. I got a lot of love from Pakistan, but I wanted a larger audience. After the songs I released in 1998, people in the Pakistani music industry thought my songs wouldn't work and I'm finished. So they didn't provide any publicity for those songs. Nobody got to know when the album released and vanished. I was very dejected. I was in Canada at that time. I knew they'd done that on purpose,' Sami said during a recent appearance on India TV's Aap Ki Adalat. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Recalling his conversation with Asha Bhosle, he said, 'I told her that I felt dejected again, and people have decided in Pakistan not to work with me. So I want to record song with you in London. She said, Why in London? If you really want to do something new, come to Mumbai because this is the capital of Hindi Music, and something that gets popular here will spread across the world. So I reached there. Asha ji took a lot of care of me and made me stay at RD Burman's house. It was like staying in a temple of music. The songs that were rejected in Pakistan, Lift Karade, Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein, when these songs were released here, the rest is history.' Adnan shared that the kind of love and success he found in India was unlike anything he experienced before. He also cited examples of Pakistani artists like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan and Reshma, who garnered popularity in their country but their fame witnessed new heights in India.
India.com
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Adnan Sami Opens Up On Why He Left Pakistan And Chose To Stay In India, Was Facing A Lot Of Problems...
New Delhi: Singer and composer Adnan Sami was born in Pakistan and later in 2016 became an Indian citizen. In a latest interview with India TV's Aap Ki Adalat, Adnan Sami opened up on why he chose to move to India, problems he faced and lack of support in the Pakistani music industry. Adnan Sami's Professional Trouble In Pakistan Sharing what went wrong in Pakistan, he said, "I come from a very privileged family. I was never greedy for money because I was born in a home where I always had everything. An artiste is always wishing for audience. I got a lot of love from Pakistan, but I wanted a larger audience. After the songs I released in 1998, people in the Pakistani music industry thought my songs wouldn't work and I'm finished. So they didn't provide any publicity for those songs. Nobody got to know when the album released and vanished. I was very dejected. I was in Canada at that time. I knew they'd done that on purpose." What Asha Bhosle Advised Adnan Sami He recalled a conversation with veteran singer Asha Bhosle and said, "I told Asha ji I'm dejected because people here have decided they don't want to work with me for whatever reason, and that I want to record with her in London." In response, Bhosle advised him to move to Mumbai, saying, "'Why do you want to record in London?' she asked me. I said I know some people there. So she said, 'See, if you really want to do something new, come to Mumbai. This is the capital of Hindi music. Whatever gets popular here would spread out to the rest of the world. So this is the place to come.'" "Main boriya bistar le ke pahuch gaya Mumbai," Sami said, recalling how Bhosle and her family supported him during his early days in India. "She made me stay in RD Burman's home. I was very lucky because it was like a music temple," he added. Songs Went Unnoticed In Pakistan The songs that had earlier gone unnoticed in Pakistan became hits in India. "The songs that didn't work in Pakistan, like Kabhi To Nazar Milao, Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein, Lift Karadey, they were marketed so well that the rest is history. The way people embraced me and loved me, I could've never imagined it", he added. Sami added that his move to India was not motivated by money. "Money wasn't my driving force. In fact, when I came here, I had to start from scratch again," he said. "I was facing a lot of problems then as a Pakistani citizen, especially in a public profession. Everyone knows all your moves. I had even reached out to Musharraf for help." He applied for Indian citizenship in 2015 and was granted it the following year. Earlier this year, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour.
News18
14 hours ago
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Adnan Sami Was Denied Pakistani Visa For Mother's Funeral; Dia Mirza's Son Nearly Died During Childbirth
Last Updated: Adnan Sami revealed Pakistan denied him a visa to attend his mother's funeral. Meanwhile, Dia Mirza shared she nearly lost her life during childbirth with her son. Adnan Sami, the acclaimed singer-composer who gave up his Pakistani citizenship to become an Indian national in 2016, has revealed a deeply personal and painful chapter in his life. In a recent interview with India TV, the Padma Shri awardee shared that the Pakistani government denied him a visa to attend his mother's funeral in 2024. For More: Adnan Sami Says Pakistan Denied Visa For Mother's Funeral: 'Watched Janaza On WhatsApp' Dia Mirza gave birth to her son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, when she was 39 years old. She revealed in a recent interview that she nearly lost her life when she was pregnant. Dia developed a life-threatening bacterial infection, and as such, had to give birth to her son prematurely. Avyaan also had to undergo life-saving surgery, and Dia wasn't allowed to hold him as he was delicate. A big news for Jitendra Kumar fans – the wait is finally over. The much-anticipated Panchayat Season 4 is back with your favourite cast. For the past five years, Panchayat has ruled our hearts, delivering a simple yet powerful storyline with each new season. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and written by Chandan Kumar, the series is a production of The Viral Fever (TVF). Set in the fictional village of Phulera, the show continues to charm viewers with its grounded characters and humorous moments that mirrors the realities of rural life in India. For More: Jitendra Kumar Returns With Panchayat Season 4: Release Date And Plot Details Vikram Sugumaran death: Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran, known for his powerful rural narratives and realistic storytelling, has passed away following a cardiac arrest. As per a report by Asianet, the director breathed his last while travelling by bus from Madurai to Chennai. Marking 16 years in the entertainment industry, Ankita Lokhande recently celebrated a milestone that also marked her television debut in Pavitra Rishta—the show that made her a household name. The series, which began in 2009, not only launched her career but also remains etched in the hearts of fans for the unforgettable pairing of Ankita and the late Sushant Singh Rajput, who portrayed Manav opposite her Archana. First Published: June 02, 2025, 21:59 IST
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
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Adnan Sami says Pakistani music industry thought he was finished, reveals Asha Bhosle advised him to come to India
Singer and music composer Adnan Sami, who was born in Pakistan and later became an Indian citizen in 2016, has often faced criticism from Pakistani citizens for his decision to move. Many speculated that financial motives were behind the shift. However, during a recent appearance on India TV's Aap Ki Adalat, Adnan set the record straight, opening up about the real reason behind his move to India. (Also Read: 'This illiterate idiot': Adnan Sami blasts former Pak minister for questioning his nationality after Pahalgam attack) Adnan recalled feeling disheartened by the Pakistani music industry and said, "I come from a very privileged family. I was never greedy for money because I was born in a home where I always had everything. An artiste is always wishing for audience. I got a lot of love from Pakistan, but I wanted a larger audience. After the songs I released in 1998, people in the Pakistani music industry thought my songs wouldn't work and I'm finished. So they didn't provide any publicity for those songs. Nobody got to know when the album released and vanished. I was very dejected. I was in Canada at that time. I knew they'd done that on purpose." He recalled a conversation with veteran singer Asha Bhosle and said, "I told her that I felt dejected again, and people have decided in Pakistan not to work with me. So I want to record song with you in London. She said, Why in London? If you really want to do something new, come to Mumbai because this is the capital of Hindi Music, and something that gets popular here will spread across the world. So I reached there. Asha ji took a lot of care of me and made me stay at RD Burman's house. It was like staying in a temple of music. The songs that were rejected in Pakistan, Lift Karade, Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein, when these songs were released here, the rest is history." He added that the love and acceptance he received in India was unlike anything he had experienced before. Adnan further noted that it wasn't just him—iconic artists like ghazal legends Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Mehdi Hassan, as well as folk singer Reshma, also found success in Pakistan, but their fame multiplied significantly in India. He attributed this to the country's vast audience and deep respect for music, which he believes is unmatched elsewhere. Apart from his hit albums, Adnan Sami has lent his voice to several popular Bollywood tracks, including Tu Sirf Mera Mehboob in Ajnabee, Nashe Nashe Mein Yaar in Janasheen, Shayad Yahi To Pyar Hai in Lucky: No Time for Love, Dil Kya Kare in Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love, and Baatein Kuch Ankahein Si in Life in a... Metro, among others.
Mint
18 hours ago
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Pakistani music industry thought I was finished: Adnan Sami on his move to India; Asha Bhosle's ‘life-changing' advice
Adnan Sami, now a prominent name in India's music scene, recently revealed that his decision to shift to India from Pakistan wasn't driven not by fame or money, but 'dejection' from how 'people in the Pakistani music industry thought' he was 'finished'. It was Asha Bhosle, who gave the singer an advice that changed his life around. In a heartfelt interview with India TV, Adnan shared the struggles that pushed him to leave Pakistan and find a new beginning in India. 'After the songs I released in 1998, people in the Pakistani music industry thought I'm finished. So they didn't provide any marketing for those songs. Nobody got to know when the album released and vanished. I was very dejected. I was in Canada at that time. I knew they'd done that on purpose,' Adnan Sami told India TV during his interview. In the middle of this emotional low point, Adnan Sami reached out to legendary singer Asha Bhosle. The two had worked together on the hauntingly beautiful Kabhi To Nazar Milao, and Adnan asked if they could record together again — this time in London. Adnan Sami was eyeing London as he already knew some people there. But Asha ji had other plans. The 'Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaaja' singer advised Adnan Sami to shift to Mumbai instead. 'See, if you really want to do something new, come to Mumbai. This is the capital of Hindi music. Whatever gets popular here would spread out to the rest of the world. So this is the place to come,' Asha Bhosle had told Adnan Sami. That advice lit a spark in the singer. 'Main boriya bistar le ke pahuch gaya Mumbai,' Adnan laughed — 'I packed my bags and came to Mumbai.' And Asha Bhosle didn't just welcome him — she and her family made him feel at home. The 'Saalam-e-Ishq' singer was even given a place to stay in RD Burman's house, which he described as nothing short of a 'temple for any musician.' From that moment, everything changed. Songs that were overlooked in Pakistan — like Kabhi To Nazar Milao, Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein, and Lift Karadey — found new life and massive popularity in India. "The way people embraced me and loved me, I could've never imagined it, " Adnan told India TV. Addressing the backlash he faced from Pakistan — a 2005 letter from then-President General Pervez Musharraf accusing him of betrayal — Adnan asserted: "There was no truth to that letter. In 2005, I wasn't an Indian citizen. I was a Pakistani citizen. I don't know where he got the wrong information from. It's obvious that it's gone from the bottom to the top. That's why everyone just disowned me."
