Adnan Sami

I want to be able to touch people's heart through my music. I want to bring a smile on every face. In my own humble, small way, I want to touch lives.

Film songs have so many creative limitations, but a private album is like an autobiography that reflects your state of mind.

My independent songs are actually about me, so if you really want to know me, listen to my songs and know what I have been through in my life.

Music, in its true essence, has got no language. You don't listen to anybody because he is black or white or because he belongs to a particular geographical region. You listen to him because you like what he does.

When you want something that is very dear to you, somewhere along the line, you become the child.

I come from a non-musical family.

I am like a child when it comes to gizmos and gadgets.

The only relationships I wish to honour and keep are with my family and my dear loved ones.

Recording a Hindi song takes me around 40 minutes whereas a Kannada song takes me about two hours. The music isn't a problem, since the notes used are universal. The language is the problem. I try my best to get it right, as I'm sensitive about respecting every language, since all of them are sacred in my heart.

I believe that sugar is just as important for our body as salt is, and other natural foods.

Northeastern folk music influenced me from a very young age. Sachin Dev Burman is one of the inspirational musicians in Indian film music. The way he fused folk music with his signature style is amazing. So, I am aware of the beauty of northeast folk music.

A song's lyrics can't be held culprit for the overall change in society.