

Because my relationship with my audience was of music and I always managed to please them. I am a proud Indian," he added.Īt the event he also touched upon his weight loss journey: "I was never apologetic about how I looked.

"I had my own ups and downs in getting the Indian citizenship, but ultimately I got it and I am happy about it. I lived in various countries but my heart was always in India due to the love showered on me by the people. That was why I decided to apply for an Indian citizenship," he said.Īnother Indian daily, Business Standard, quoted the former Pakistani singer as having said, "India is my karma bhoomi (workplace). Indians have given me immense and unconditional love and I am very grateful. If someone lovingly asks me for my life, I'll give it up.

Adnan Sami has landed himself in the midst of controversy more than a few times, but that doesn't seem to dissuade him from inviting more.Īccording to Deccan Chronicle, while at a Wellness Congress event, the singer shared why he decided to pack his bags and move to India. The biggest irony is that unlike any Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist or Parsi an Adnan Sami being a Muslim would not get an automatic nod for an Indian citizenship in a post-CAA world.
