following the Centres decision to repeal the three farm laws, Owaisi had asked the Centre to withdraw the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and said that if it is not. Police deny permission for AIMIM rally in Mumbai. It's not only an honour but also a responsibility, which I'll try to carry out well," he said. Adnan Sami headed to Twitter on Saturday to share his opinion on who the best looking Kapoor is. Thankful to people, nothing is possible without them.
"Sometimes you don't have words to express yourself. Good luck," another one tweeted.įor the special occasion, Adnan chose to wear a black sherwani with golden embroidery around the neck.Īfter being conferred with Padma Shri, Adnan spoke to ANI and shared that he would like to dedicate the award to his parents. "Proud moment for your family, friends and fans. Thank you for giving us soulful songs," a Twitter user wrote. Fans have also sent congratulatory wishes to him on Twitter and Instagram. Several pictures and videos of him receiving the award from the President have been doing the rounds on the internet. November 8, 2021, will always hold a special place in Adnan's heart as he finally received the prestigious award after facing huge backlash. However, several people got irked when his name was announced to be bestowed with Padma Shri as he's born in Pakistan.Īdnan applied for Indian citizenship in 2015 and became a citizen of the country in January 2016.
Adnan was granted Indian citizenship in 2016. Adnans daughter Medina Sami Khan looked cute as she tagged along her parents. Here is the tweet that led to massive surgical strikes on Samis Twitter timeline. He received the award in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.Ĭonsidering Adnan's work, it won't be right to say that he does not deserve the honour. Singer and music composer Adnan Sami was snapped at the airport with his wife and daughter. Adnan Sami, who got his Indian citizenship only a few months back, decided to exhibit his newfound patriotism by congratulating his Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) and the armed forces for their alleged surgical strikes against terrorism in Pakistan. On Monday, President Ram Nath Kovind conferred Adnan with the Padma Shri in a ceremony held in Delhi. The singer then approached the government of India to legalize his stay in the country.Īdnan Sami made a mark for himself in the Indian music scene 15 years ago with his extremely chubby appearance at that time and a knack for modern melodies.New Delhi, November 8 (ANI): From 'Lift Kara De', 'Kabhi Toh Nazar Mila' to 'Bhar Do Jholi Meri', singer Adnan Sami has undoubtedly entertained music lovers with his versatile songs in a career spanning over 25 years, and now getting honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, must be one of the biggest milestones of his life. His Pakistani passport expired in May this year but was not renewed by the government in Islamabad, PTI reported.
Sami was honoured for his remarkable contribution in the field of music. The popular singer came to India in early 2001 on a visitor's visa, valid for one year. Renowned singer Adnan Sami who was honoured with the Padma Shri award by President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday has thanked the Indian government for the 'respect he has received', while remembering his father with moist eyes. "I personally believe in the philosophy of 'Love thy neighbor'," he said. Sami also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's spontaneous trip to Pakistan's eastern city Lahore last week and said he was pleased with Modi's attempts to improve ties between the two nations. There is no intolerance in India," he said. "Had there been intolerance, I would not have taken Indian citizenship. Rebutting concerns about rising intolerance in India and complaints by prominent film stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, the 46-year-old celebrity said everyone was entitled to his or her own opinion. Sami had applied to the Indian Home Ministry on May 26, 2015, with a request that he be allowed to stay in the country on humanitarian grounds, officials told the media. The actor questioned Adnan Samis citizenship and said that if the singer can be granted one, why cant other Muslims. Veteran actor Raza Murad has spoken against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Sami said there were mixed reactions in Pakistan to the new development, but that his family understood his love for India and its people. The actor questioned Adnan Samis citizenship and said that if the singer can be granted one, why cant other Muslims.