Adnan Sami Someone who people don’t forget, thanks to his iconic songs that continue to be remembered two decades later, be it ‘Lift Kara De’ or ‘Tera Chehra’. The singer is back with a new single called ‘Lipstick’. Apart from his music, Adnan has recently been in the news for his political views. At the beginning of the year, his meeting RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat it sparked criticism and online trolling. born in PakistanAdnan renounced his Pakistani citizenship and became an Indian citizen in 2016. Despite openly expressing his love for India, sections of people continue to question his patriotism because of his roots.In a recent interview, Adnan talked about it. Asked if he has come to terms with the probe into his identity, Adnan in an interview with HT City replied, “Main unko maaf karta hun, they will learn eventually.”He also explained why choosing a nationality as an adult has a deeper meaning than inheriting it at birth. “If they have that mindset, it’s their problem. You’re born into something you didn’t try to get. But when you make a choice as an adult to make such a drastic change, it’s a very calculated and thought-out decision. You chose after looking at all the aspects and thinking about it. Those people are more dedicated, because they don’t struggle, they don’t fight it.”Recalling his long and difficult journey before becoming an Indian citizen, Adnan said, “I had to fight for more than 18 years and there were many rejections along the way. I didn’t scream about it in public. I have been subjected to tremendous scrutiny on both sides of the border. But when you get it. [Indian citizenship]your loyalty is greater than anyone else’s. So when someone doubts it, I laugh at them like they inherited it, but I fought for it.“
