Adnan Sami

I am a singer. You love me or hate me based on my music. If you are judging me based on my nationality and religion, you are a racist. This is very offensive. I cannot encourage that.

I am an incurable romantic. I am even in love with the idea of being in love, and hence, I write a lot of love songs.

India fell in love with me, but I fell in love with India even more.

My love for my wife Roya is so intense that I gave up alcohol. My love for my father was so great that when he made me promise him that I'd lose weight, I did and lost 167 kg.!

When my first album came out, it wasn't Bollywood. The love that I received from people was everything, and it still is everything for me.

Music does not have colour or religion. If I listen to a song, I don't care about the colour, religion, or country of the singer. It doesn't matter, even if it is in another language, because I love the music.

The way the Pak government treated me is only testimony to the ill treatment meted out to artistes. There was outrage against me. People were amazed that I had applied for citizenship in India. I don't give a damn about getting trolled. I have earned immense respect and love in India.

Music reflects an artist's feelings and their experiences.

Grateful' is a small word to express my gratitude, as God has blessed me with so many opportunities to restart my life.

I have had an extraordinary life, but it's been one incredible roller coaster ride.

If my life and music brings a smile or makes a difference in any individual's life, then there is nothing beyond for me as a god's gift.

I had to make lifestyle changes and stick to them for the rest of my life. For instance, I've had to give up bread, rice, sugar, and oil completely.