Adnan Sami Hits Back at Ex-Pak Minister for Questioning His Nationality

## A War of Words

The Pahalgam terror attack has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to a blanket ban on Indian artists collaborating with their Pakistani counterparts. In the midst of this, a heated exchange has erupted between singer Adnan Sami and former Pakistani Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry.

## The Background

Adnan Sami, who acquired Indian citizenship in 2015, was questioned by Chaudhry over his nationality. Chaudhry commented on a post about the Indian government’s decision to ask Pakistani nationals to leave the country following the Pahalgam attack, asking, ‘What about Adnan Sami?’ Sami responded with a sharp remark, calling Chaudhry an ‘illiterate idiot.’

## Sami’s Journey to Indian Citizenship

Sami’s path to Indian citizenship was not an easy one. He shared at the Republic Plenary Summit that the process was a long and drawn-out legal battle, with two rejections over 18 years. Finally, in December 2015, he obtained his Indian citizenship, which he considers a gift to his future generations.

## Sami’s Love for India

The singer has expressed his love and sense of belonging in India, saying, ‘Pyaar aur apna pan mehsoos hua hai. It had to be India.’ He believes it was destiny that led him to India, and he has ‘arrived where I wanted to be.’

## The Implications

The ban on Indian artists working with Pakistani counterparts has significant implications for the entertainment industry. Sami’s response to Chaudhry highlights the sensitivity surrounding national identity and artistic collaborations in the region.