Singer Adnan Sami has opened up about Adnan Sami trolling following his decision to become an Indian citizen and his receipt of the Padma Shri. The singer said he expected criticism but no longer allows online hate to affect his happiness.
Sami has faced repeated online debates over his Pakistani roots, Indian citizenship and decision to make India his home. In a recent interview, he discussed the criticism and the Pakistani agent label that trolls have used against him.
Adnan Sami Recalls Receiving the Padma Shri
Adnan Sami received the Padma Shri for his contribution to performing arts. The government announced him among the 2020 Padma awardees, and then-President Ram Nath Kovind presented him with the honour in 2021.
The singer described the moment as particularly meaningful because of everything that had happened throughout his career.
He also remembered his father, who played an important role in his musical journey. Sami said he missed having his father beside him during the ceremony and believed his father would have felt extremely proud.
Adnan Sami Responds to Online Hate
Sami has also faced criticism from people who questioned his decision to become an Indian citizen.
The singer said some people try to diminish another person’s happiness because of envy. However, he has chosen not to let those comments overshadow important moments in his life.
His nationality has remained a frequent topic online. Trolls from both sides of the India-Pakistan divide have questioned his identity and personal choices.
Nevertheless, Sami said the criticism no longer bothers him.
Singer Laughs Off Pakistani Agent Label
Sami also addressed the Pakistani agent label used by some online critics.
He said he once responded to such comments but eventually stopped giving them his attention.
he laugh about that. Honestly, I don’t give a damn,Sami said.
The singer added that he expected criticism when he became an Indian citizen because he knew a backlash would follow.
According to Sami, the trolling was much more intense during the early period after his citizenship decision. He said it has since declined considerably.
Adnan Sami on His Indian Identity
Sami has spoken about his Indian identity several times. While his Pakistani roots remain part of his personal history, he has chosen India as his home and continued building his career there.
Despite years of questions about his nationality, the singer has remained active in India’s music industry.
For Sami, the Padma Shri represents an important recognition of his contribution to Indian performing arts. More importantly, his connection with India remains a personal choice that he says he does not need to defend against online criticism.
