

I could have chosen any other country and wouldn’t have had to go through problems claiming my citizenship. People all over the world know me as an Indian artist. “The love, adulation and warmth that I got from India is the reason why I chose this country. So, the 46-year-old requested the Indian government to legalise his stay in the country on humanitarian grounds. His Pakistani passport issued on May 27, 2010, expired on May 26 this year, and his passport was not renewed by the Pakistan government. Sami’s visa was extended from time to time. Salman, Secularism and actually a ‘Story’, Rejoice It was high time someone actually realized the potential of Bhai’s stardom, and made a better use of it than just making him do embarrassing moves and mouth silly lines in an incoherent apology of a story. But I’m happy that I have finally found my home,” the singer added. “I have heard that people in Pakistan are not very happy with this news and are burning my effigies. Right now I’m from no man’s land because my Pakistani citizenship has been renounced now,” says Sami, who is unperturbed by negative reactions from his native country.

But I’m waiting for the day the government grants me citizenship of this country. The superstar took to Twitter to mention that it’s his favourite song from the movie. Salman Khan has announced a collaboration with Adnan Sami for a song in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’. “I’m very thankful to the Indian government for considering my plea. Salman Khan and Adnan Sami have earlier worked and created magic together in movies like ‘Salaam-E-Ishq’, ‘Jaan-E-Mann’, ‘Lucky No Time For Love’. He can now stay in the country for an indefinite period. I’m happy that we got that moment on camera,” he ends with a laugh.Pakistani singer Adnan Sami, whose appeal to legalise his stay in India got accepted recently, is thrilled.
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She watched it live and made sure that she gets photographed in front of the TV while I was getting the award. Who would have thought that I would get such a prestigious honour! It goes to show that if you believe in anything, remain focused and work hard, you will never go unnoticed.”Īnother memory that Sami will cherish from the day is his four-year-old daughter posing before the television screen as he received the award. The Bhar Do Jholi Meri (Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2016) singer adds, “I started my journey in London and then moved to Portugal and then came to India. The most important thing to take from this is that art is above anything else including geography,” he says. “When I was suddenly informed of this award, I was completely taken by surprise. And so, this honour is even more special. In 2016, Sami was granted Indian citizenship by the government. It has inspired and rejuvenated me with more enthusiasm.” When somebody praises you, it makes you want to do even better.

I would want to believe that there’s another life in front of me and I feel the responsibility to do and share more. Talking about it, he says, “It’s a beautiful blessing that I’ve been given the award at this age. While the 50-year-old is motivated to work harder now, he feels a sense of responsibility. I had a whole flashback of everything I’ve been through in my life as a person and artiste.

Sami describes the moment as “ethereal” and elaborates, “When I was sitting there and waiting for the ceremony to start, I was absorbing the environment. Bhar Do Jholi Meri Ya Muhammad VIDEO Song - Adnan Sami - Salman Khan. For singer Adnan Sami, being conferred with Padma Shri has been an “unparalleled honour”.
