Adnan Sami Quotes
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Whether it was the 9/11 attacks, Paris shooting, or the attack on the Taj, people across the world mourn the collective loss.
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'Grateful' is a small word to express my gratitude, as God has blessed me with so many opportunities to restart my life.
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Sufis were always spreading love with their music, and if some kind of extremism is a threat to it, it is a threat to all humanity.
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Mumbai is home to us. Medina was born in Munich because Roya's family lives in Germany and she had five sisters to help her while I was travelling for work.
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I have gone to many beautiful places across the globe, but I must say that the northeast of our country is the best-kept secret in the world.
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I don't give a damn about trolls.
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I come from a non-musical family.
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I have always believed that there is no such thing as coincidence, and I have always believed in destiny.
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Sometimes, I make music in my sleep. So I get up, put on my headphones, and compose it on the piano.
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I had my own ups and downs in getting Indian citizenship. But, ultimately I got it and I am happy about it. I like India. My love is here. I am a proud Indian.
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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.
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When I was obese, I reached a point where I was about to meet death, and I lost weight to restart my life.
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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.
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I have had an extraordinary life, but it's been one incredible roller coaster ride.
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People all over the world know me as an Indian artist. I could have chosen any other country and wouldn't have had to go through problems claiming my citizenship. But it is India where my heart is and has always been.
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When you want something that is very dear to you, somewhere along the line, you become the child.
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My songs are my girlfriends. I have a secret romance with all of them. I romance with them year after year.
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Music reflects an artist's feelings and their experiences.
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I was 230 kg, with a size 81 waist. I couldn't buy anything off the shelf and needed more than one tailor to measure and stitch my clothes.
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I am a singer; my job is to create music and harmony. Wherever I see harmony, I would go towards there.
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If there is a new airport in Mumbai, I would feel proud about it, and I equally feel angry when I see potholes.
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For me, everybody is the same. If you are not nice to me, I will say, 'Okay, we will try to make it nice tomorrow.' I am like that. I am not a confrontational person.
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I am a singer. You love me or hate me based on my music. If you are judging me based on my nationality and religion, you are a racist. This is very offensive. I cannot encourage that.
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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.