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4 days ago
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Adnan Sami Recalls Lata Mangeshkar Singing To His Ailing Father: ‘There Were Tears In His Eyes'
Adnan Sami recalls the emotional moment when Lata Mangeshkar sang to his ailing father on his deathbed, calling it one of the most touching memories of his life. Singer Adnan Sami recently offered a heartfelt glimpse into his cherished relationship with the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, reflecting on the immense personal and emotional impact she had on his family. In a conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Sami revealed that his late father, Arshad Sami Khan, was an ardent admirer of the iconic singer and that her lullaby 'Dheere Se Aaja Ri Ankhiyan Mein" held a special place in their hearts. 'Beyond being the Bharat Ratna, beyond being the Nightingale of India, she was the ultimate voice that graced the microphones and speakers of this country," Sami said, paying tribute to Mangeshkar's unparalleled legacy. He further shared that his father, who was well-versed in her repertoire, idolised her throughout his life. 'She was my father's favourite. He grew up listening to her and could sing all her songs. So, collaborating with her was not just a professional milestone—it was deeply personal. It made my father extraordinarily proud," he shared. The bond between Mangeshkar and the Sami family was further underscored during one of the most difficult times in their lives—when Arshad Sami was battling terminal pancreatic cancer. Recalling a deeply emotional moment, Adnan said, 'He was literally on his deathbed in Mumbai. Watching someone you love suffer like that makes you feel helpless. One day, I called didi and told her about his condition. She had met him years ago, and I hoped that just hearing her voice would lift his spirits." The call proved to be profoundly moving. 'I remember handing him the phone—he was stunned to hear her voice. His face lit up, and tears rolled down his cheeks as he spoke about how he'd been listening to her since childhood. She began singing to him. It brought him peace. That is where she stood with me," Sami said with emotion. Adnan also shared a more personal and tender side of their friendship—Lata Mangeshkar's fondness for his daughter, Medina. A passionate hobbyist of photography and editing, she would lovingly enhance the pictures Adnan shared of his daughter. 'When Medina was born, I would send her photos, and she would zoom in on details she found adorable, like her toe. She would colour correct and crop them. Even toward the end of her life, I kept sending her pictures, and she kept editing them. She was very special to me," he added. Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6, 2022, leaving behind a legacy that resonates across generations. For Adnan Sami, her memory lives on—not just through her timeless voice, but also through the intimate, meaningful moments they shared as friends and family. First Published: July 18, 2025, 21:03 IST 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.
Indian Express
4 days ago
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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.
