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Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Adnan Sami reveals Pakistan denied him visa to attend his mom's last rites: 'Janaza video call pe dekha'
Adnan Sami, now an Indian citizen, faced a painful ordeal. He was denied a visa by Pakistan to attend his mother's funeral. This happened despite getting clearance from Indian authorities. Sami revealed he had to witness the final rites via video call. He also addressed claims about seeking Indian citizenship for money. Adnan Sami , known for songs like Tera Chehra and Lift Karadey, became an Indian citizen in 2016 due to Pakistan 's political issues. Despite having family there, he's faced criticism from Pakistani authorities and recently shared that he wasn't allowed to attend his mother's funeral, reflecting his strained ties with the country. Denied a Final Goodbye Adnan recently appeared on Aap Ki Adalat with Rajat Sharma, where he opened up about a deeply personal moment. When asked if he had tried visiting Pakistan after becoming an Indian citizen in 2016, Adnan revealed he had made the attempt in October 2024, after his mother unexpectedly passed away. He shared that her death came as a shock, as she had no known health issues. Adnan added that Indian authorities were compassionate and quickly understood the urgency of the situation. After receiving clearance from Indian authorities, Sami applied for a visa to Pakistan to attend his mother's funeral. However, his request was denied despite explaining the reason for his visit. As a result, he was unable to travel and had to witness his mother's final rites through a video call on WhatsApp. Not about money, but growth In the same interview, the singer addressed the common claim that he chose Indian citizenship for financial gain. He clarified that money was never a motivating factor, as he came from a well-off family and never faced financial struggles. Instead, he emphasized that his decision was driven by personal growth and artistic fulfillment. Adnan said he left behind property worth crores in Pakistan to start afresh in India, where he felt a stronger connection with his audience and saw more opportunities to grow as an artist. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘You left in good time, we also want to change citizenship': Adnan Sami shares what ‘sweet' Pakistani boys told him
Singer Adnan Sami has shared that a few citizens of Pakistan recently told him that he left the country 'in good time', adding that they also want to change their citizenship. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Adnan also said that they said they hate the Pakistani Army as it has destroyed their country. Adnan was earlier a Pakistani citizen who moved to India years ago. He is an Indian national now. (Also Read | 'This illiterate idiot': Adnan Sami blasts former Pak minister for questioning his nationality after Pahalgam attack) The singer added that he met the Pakistani boys in Azerbaijan. Adnan tweeted, "Met some very sweet Pakistani boys while walking on the beautiful streets of Baku, Azerbaijan…They said, 'Sir, you are very lucky.. You left Pakistan in good time.. We also want to change our citizenship…WE HATE OUR ARMY…They have destroyed our country!!' I replied, 'I knew this long ago!'" Adnan, who was born in London, was granted Indian citizenship in December 2015. Recently, Adnan slammed former information and broadcasting minister of Pakistan, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, after he raised questions about the singer's citizenship. This was after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Terrorists struck Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 persons, most of them tourists, were killed. The Centre had said all Pakistani nationals in India must leave the country before their visas expire. Fawad had shared a post on X by an Indian journalist about the Centre's decision and captioned it, "What about Adnan Sami?" Adnan had said, "Who's going to tell this illiterate idiot!!" Adnan, known for songs such as Kabhi To Nazar Milao, Tera Chehra, Lift Kara De and Bhar Do Jholi, first arrived in India on March 13, 2001, on a visitor's visa with a validity of one year, which was issued by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. His visa was extended from time to time. His Pakistani passport, issued on May 27, 2010, expired on May 26, 2015, and his passport was not renewed by the Pakistan government, which led him to approach the Indian government with the request to legalise his stay in India on humanitarian grounds.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adnan Sami recalls on Pakistanis who want to leave their country due to army's actions: "We also want to change our citizenship…"
As India-Pakistan relations remain strained, playback singer Adnan Sami shared a conversation he had with some Pakistani boys in Azerbaijan. They told him that he had left Pakistan at the right time and expressed a desire to give up their Pakistani identities. Adnan Sami recalls a conversation with Pakistani boys in Azerbaijan Adnan, who once held a Pakistani passport and is now an Indian citizen, shared a conversation with some Pakistani boys in Azerbaijan. They told him they hated the Pakistan Army for destroying their country. The singer mentioned he had known about this for a long time. The singer, granted Indian citizenship in 2016, took to X to share his thoughts, 'Met some very sweet Pakistani boys while walking on the beautiful streets of Baku, Azerbaijan… They said 'Sir, You are very lucky.. You left Pakistan in good time.. We also want to change our citizenship…WE HATE OUR ARMY…They have destroyed our country!!" I replied ' I knew this long ago!" Adnan's journey to Indian citizenship The ' Tera Chehra ' singer arrived in India in 2001 with a Pakistani passport and lived here for 15 years. After his Pakistani passport expired in 2013, he began the process of obtaining Indian citizenship, which he received in 2016. About singer's personal and professional journeyHe is a popular singer and composer known for hits like 'Lift Karade' and 'Kabhi To Nazar Milao'. Born in London, he moved to India in 2001 and became an Indian citizen in 2016. He received the Padma Shri in 2020 for his contribution to music. Adnan Sami defends Indian citizenship status
Mint
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Adnan Sami slams former Pak-minister for being called Pakistani after Pahalgam terror attack: ‘Illiterate idiot'
Singer Adnan Sami recently hit back after someone questioned his Indian citizenship. It was former Pakistani minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain who called Adnan Pakistani indirectly and questioned whether the singer would also go back to Pakistan after India began sending back Pakistani nationals as a result of a terror attack in the Pahalgam region of Kashmir. The war of words began on X, formerly Twitter, after Hussain referred to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's decision to ensure the prompt return of Pakistanis from India by 27 April. A post highlighting the direction read: '#BREAKING: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday called up the Chief Ministers of all the states and asked them to ensure that no Pakistani stays in India beyond the deadline set for leaving the country. All Pakistanis to be shunted out of India.' Reacting to the development, Fawad wrote, 'What about Adnan Sami?' Responding to him, the Tera Chehra singer posted, 'Who's going to tell this illiterate idiot!!' Adnan Sami reacts to Chaudhry Fawad Hussain's post. After Fawad further linked Sami to Lahore, the singer blasted, 'My roots are from Peshawar- Not Lahore!! To think that you were Minister of (Mis) Information and have no knowledge about any information! (sic)' Following this, a user claiming to be from Pakistan further questioned Adnan Sami regarding his culture. He gave back saying, 'Which part of 'IN OUR CULTURE' actually belongs to YOU?? …The culture you got from India, Afghanistan, Persia, Arabia or even the British? Nothing is originally yours!! And BTW, which of that 'OUR Culture' teaches you to go upto innocent people and tell them to pull their trousers down to see if they are Muslim and if not, then shoot them dead in cold blood? (sic)' Adnan Sami was born in England to Pakistani parents. He obtained Indian citizenship in 2016. He continues to reside in Mumbai with his family. It took him 18 years to obtain his Indian citizenship. He previously said that he was stateless for a year and a half. He had said that he felt threatened in Pakistan. Tuesday witnessed one of the deadliest terror attacks in Kashmir since the Pulwama strike in 2019. 26 people were killed after gunmen attacked tourists in Pahalgam. Reacting to the incident, Adnan Sami had posted: 'My heart shatters into a million pieces as I grapple with the devastating news & chilling visuals of the Pahalgam attack. A land so divinely beautiful, blessed with majestic mountains and serene valleys, has been desecrated by the brutal hands of hatred & senseless political agendas. Innocent lives, full of hope and promise, were mercilessly snuffed out, leaving behind a trail of tears, shattered dreams, and inconsolable grief.' First Published: 26 Apr 2025, 06:38 PM IST
News18
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Adnan Sami Hits Back At Netizen Questioning His Indian Citizenship: 'Illiterate Idiot'
Singer Adnan Sami called a social media user an "illiterate idiot" for questioning his Indian citizenship. Singer Adnan Sami hit back at a social media user who questioned his Indian citizenship. Recently, a netizen took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle and asked if the singer will also be sent back to Pakistan since Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked all Chief Ministers to ensure that no Pakistani national remains in India after the Pahalgam terror attack. 'What about Adnan Sami?" the user asked, reacting to which, Adnan Sami said, 'Who's going to tell this illiterate idiot." Check it out here: Not just this, another Pakistani user mocked the singer and wrote, 'Adnan, bhai. Koi masla nhn, aap Pakistan mat aao. Fawad bhai ko chodo—aap ko abhi bohot information gather karni hai?" Adnan Sami reacted to this and wrote, 'Haan… Abhi unkareeb woh dhamaakedaar information aapko udthi hui aaee gi!! Aapko Lift Karade gi!! Enjoy." Haan… Abhi unkareeb woh dhamaakedaar information aapko udthi hui aaee gi!! Aapko Lift Karade gi!! Enjoy!!😉 — Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) April 26, 2025 In 2016, Adnan Sami obtained Indian citizenship, and since then, he and his family have resided in Mumbai. Previously, while talking to the BBC, the singer had said that he felt threatened in Pakistan. He was more worried about his family's safety than his own. After a long battle with the Pakistani government, Adnan Sami filed a petition for Indian citizenship and in 2016 he became an Indian citizen. Adnan Sami's career spans decades, with his first single Run for His Life reaching No. 1 on Middle Eastern music charts in 1986. He has collaborated with notable artists like Asha Bhosle and released several successful albums, including 'Kabhi To Nazar Milao" and 'Tera Chehra". Adnan Sami is known for songs like Tera Chehra, Lift Karadey, Tere Binam Teri Yaad, Mahiya, Baarish, Pal Do Pal and Nain Se Naino Ko Mila among others. First Published:
