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Adnan Sami: No Work Hurdles in India as Pakistani, Says Things Changed After Indian Citizenship
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 06:49 PM
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Pakistani singer Adnan Sami has said that finding work in India was never difficult during his early career. He added that the situation changed after he received Indian citizenship.
Pakistani singer Adnan Sami told reporters that during the early years of his career he never faced any difficulty in securing work in India. The veteran musician, who has performed in Bollywood and at numerous Indian concerts, said that his talent was the only factor that mattered.
Sami added that the landscape changed after he obtained Indian citizenship. "A lot changed after I got Indian nationality," he said, implying that the new status opened up further opportunities and eased certain administrative hurdles.
The singer has been a prominent figure in the Indian music scene for decades, with hits such as "Tere Bina" and "Hum Tum." His recent comments highlight how citizenship can influence a foreign artist’s professional experience in India.
Sami added that the landscape changed after he obtained Indian citizenship. "A lot changed after I got Indian nationality," he said, implying that the new status opened up further opportunities and eased certain administrative hurdles.
The singer has been a prominent figure in the Indian music scene for decades, with hits such as "Tere Bina" and "Hum Tum." His recent comments highlight how citizenship can influence a foreign artist’s professional experience in India.