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India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
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.
India.com
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
At 16 this singer ran away with Lata Mangeshkar's secretary, gave birth to 3 kids, harassed her, left him and married..., she is…
People know the queen of Indipop, Asha Bhosle, for her voice and songs. Every song of hers has been amazing. Along with her professional life, Asha Bhosle's personal life was also in the news. Her married life was opposite to the success she had in her career. Most people know that Asha Bhosle married R.D. Burman, but let us tell you that he was her second husband. Asha Bhosle had two marriages. In her first marriage, she eloped and married her sister Lata Mangeshkar's secretary, Ganpatrao Bhosle. Due to this, her family was very upset. Yes! Very few people know that Asha Bhosle married 31-year-old Ganpatrao, who was Lata Mangeshkar's secretary, at 16. In 1949, both of them eloped and got married. Lata Mangeshkar was very sad about this, and she broke off relations with her younger sister. When Asha Bhosle became the mother of her first child, the Mangeshkar family adopted her, but Ganpatrao did not like this. He did not want Asha Bhosle to have any relationship with his family, especially Lata Mangeshkar. It is said that Ganpatrao started harassing Asha for money, and her husband also stopped her from meeting Lata. There were fights between the two, and he even started beating Asha. Asha Bhosle and Ganpatrao have three children. When she was about to become a mother for the third time, Ganpatrao asked her to leave the house. Both of them got separated this year. This was a sad time for Asha, but her singing career took a new turn. Singer Asha Bhosle with her first husband, Ganpatrao Bhosle, and three kids. In an interview with Kavita Chhibber, Asha had said, 'I got married at a very young age to a man 20 years older than me. It was a love marriage and Lata didi did not talk to me for a long time. She did not approve of this relationship. The family was very conservative, and they could not accept a singing star as a daughter-in-law.' Asha also talked about the ill treatment she faced. She said, 'I was just ill-treated and when I was about to give birth to my youngest son, Anand, I was asked to leave the house and I went back to my mother and sisters. I don't blame anyone and I don't have any ill thoughts about anyone. I feel that if I hadn't met Mr Bhosle, I wouldn't have had these three lovely children, and my life wouldn't have been perfect.' Let us tell you that Asha Bhosle and R.D. Burman used to meet often for work. Both of them started liking each other's company, because Asha was 6 years older than Burman, so Burman's family was against it. But going against them, both of them got married in 1980, and 14 years later, R.D. Burman, who is known as Pancham Da, passed away.
Khaleej Times
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Asha's Restaurant Birmingham, UK wins global award for its 'Authentic Indian Cuisine'
Asha's Restaurant in Birmingham has been honoured with the prestigious global recognition from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), awarded to only five restaurants on a global stage. The venue, located on Newhall Street and loved by both locals and international visitors, is the only restaurant in the UK to receive the Annapurna Certificate, a rare accolade presented by the Government of India for its role in promoting authentic Indian cuisine and preserving cultural heritage globally. Marking the 75th anniversary of the ICCR, the award recognises restaurants that have made 'outstanding contributions' to introducing Indian gastronomy to local communities worldwide, and for upholding the essence of India's culinary traditions. The award was presented at the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi on 9th April, attended by senior dignitaries and key representatives. The evening was marked by the presence of Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Honourable Minister of External Affairs, who served as the Chief Guest acknowledging the role of Indian cuisine in shaping cultural dialogue across borders. Representing Asha's Birmingham at the ceremony, general manager Nouman Farooqui led the delegation to New Delhi to accept the award. Reflecting on the recognition, Farooqui shared: 'We're delighted to be acknowledged by the Government of India for our dedication to offering the highest quality Indian cuisine.' This honour holds special meaning for Asha's — a brand inspired by the legendary Asha Bhosle, one of India's most iconic voices. Beyond her musical legacy, Asha Bhosle's passion for cooking, rooted in memory and experimentation, laid the foundation for what would become a culinary brand with global reach. From its first location in Dubai, Asha's has grown into an award-winning restaurant group with over 14 locations across two continents, Middle East and United Kingdom. The recognition from ICCR follows a string of accolades for Asha's. Just last autumn, it was ranked seventh in the UK's Top 10 Indian Restaurants by the British Indian Good Food Guide — the only Birmingham restaurant to make the Top 20. Over the years, Asha's has quietly built a following among some of the world's most recognisable names — from Hollywood actors like Tom Cruise and John Malkovich to music legends including Ed Sheeran and The Rolling Stones. Its thoughtful approach to flavour has also been acknowledged by celebrated chefs such as Heston Blumenthal, Glynn Purnell, Paul Rankin, and James Martin, each appreciating the consistency and depth behind every dish. Known for its contemporary approach to traditional Indian cuisine, Asha's menu is a blend of North-Western specialities, Indian home-style dishes, and modern interpretations, many of which are inspired directly by Asha Bhosle's own personal recipes — giving guests not only a remarkable dining experience, but a cultural story behind every dish.
