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Adnan Sami described Pakistan as his "ex-girlfriend," who is jealous of his success.
Adnan Sami, who is of Pakistani descent and has formally become an Indian citizen, has once again opened up about his original roots. The singer-composer spoke at length about his decision to leave Pakistan and the circumstances at the time that made him choose a music career in India. In a recent interview, Adnan revealed that it wasn't monetary gains that made him give up his life in Pakistan, mentioning that he actually left assets worth crores when he moved to India.
Noting that he could have chosen any foreign country, such as Germany, the UK, Canada, or the US, for a new citizenship, Adnan shared that it was 'conviction" that made him choose India.
'When you're born into a family of a certain faith or social status, it's not your choice; you inherit it. But when you convert and take to another religion, you do so because you study the philosophy of that belief and understand what it stands for. So, it's an informed decision. Making India my home didn't come on a platter. I could have become a German, British, Canadian, or US citizen. I chose India because of conviction. And that's something Pakistan cannot stand," the singer told HT City.
Adnan mentioned growing up with the same propaganda in Pakistan and thus decided to move to India to see for himself. 'Now I know exactly how India is and how Pakistan is. If someone says I moved to India for money, I want to tell them that I left assets worth crores when I moved to India," he continued. The singer also wants his children to remember how their father went through several obstacles to get the Indian flag.
Adnan Sami's comments come on the heels of his recent interview, where he described Pakistan as an 'ex-lover." Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, he explained, 'When an ex-lover sees you moving on and getting involved with somebody else, they'll always come up with reasons to hate you. But the reason why they actually do that is because they still haven't gotten over you. It's love, and love manifests in many absurd ways."
Even though Adnan Sami continues to face heavy criticism from Pakistan over his decision to take Indian citizenship, the singer appears resolute in his stand. The songs that once struggled found recognition in India, earning Adnan overwhelming love and support that he never imagined.
In a career spanning over three decades, Adnan Sami has delivered several musical masterpieces like Tera Chehra, Kabhi Toh Nazar Milao, Dil Kya Kare and Noor-e-Khuda. From crooning songs in English, Tamil and Telugu to composing music for Hindi films, Adnan Sami strongly diversified his musical career. Recognising his talent, the Indian government also bestowed Adnan with the prestigious Padma Shri Award in 2021. Recently, he was even nominated to the Padma Awards Committee.
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