Adnan Sami is a world-renowned singer and composer who is credited for composing popular tracks like Tera Chehra, Mahiya, Lift Karadey and more. Born in London, he is the son of Pakistani father but took Indian citizenship in 2016. He has often revealed how the deteriorating political situation in Pakistan made him take the life-changing decision despite his family and son residing there. Adnan has never shied away from talking about the issue, which often brought him criticism from authorities across the border. In a new interview, the singer shared an emotional instance of his strained relationship with Pakistan, where he wasn’t allowed to attend his mother’s final rites.
Adnan Sami reveals he watched his mother’s final rites on a Whatsapp video call
Adnan Sami recently sat down for an interview with Rajat Sharma on his show, Aap Ki Adalat. During the conversation, he was asked if he had ever tried to visit Pakistan after becoming an Indian citizen in 2016. Adnan revealed that when his mother passed away in October 2024, he tried to visit Pakistan to attend her funeral. Adnan mentioned that his mother’s demise came as a shock to everyone because she didn’t had any health concerns. Recalling how Indian authorities immediately understood his situation, he said:
“Maine yaha ki sarkaar se pucha main jana chahta hu toh apko koi objection to nahi. Unhone kaha, ‘Zahir hai, aapki maa ka inteqal hua hai, aapko zaroor jana chahiye’. Unki taraf se koi problem nahi tha.”