Adnan Sami

I come from a very affluent family. I have been educated in one of the finest institutions of the world. Money was never a factor in my life: by the grace of God, I was blessed with a golden spoon.

When I was obese, I reached a point where I was about to meet death, and I lost weight to restart my life.

I know we live in a materialistic world. I am not living on Cloud Nine; I am not living in Disneyland. I understand all that.

Though music was not in my blood, I always considered myself belonging to music, and that remained with me throughout my studies. The studies were my parents' wish, which I fully complied with, as one must be educated at the highest possible level.

I can never stop thanking God because my music influences people in their respective lives.

My weight is this permanent topic that just doesn't fade away. Most days, I am fine with people talking about it. That doesn't bother me as much as how people use the fact to promote their own ventures.

Pakistan doesn't value its artistes. I will get trolled for what I have said, but that is the reality. It is unfortunate.

I was too big to even contemplate exercise. I had to use a walking stick and a wheelchair to get around.

As a musician, to be part of anything that promotes peace is very rewarding.

I like to greet anyone who comes to my house with a lot of positivity and peace.

While artistes do want peace, it is not their preserve alone. Everyone wants peace just as much.

When people love you for your cultural contributions, geographical boundaries become nonexistent.