NEW DELHI, Nov 14: The Padma Shri awardee Adnan Sami, one of the most celebrated singers in India, who renounced his Pakistani citizenship and became a citizen of India in 2016, has said he would at an appropriate time “expose the reality” why was he forced to leave Pakistan for good.
In a note on social media on Monday, Sami criticised the Pakistani establishment for maltreatment given to him. Promising to “expose the reality” of what Pakistan did to him, he wrote, “Many people ask me why I have such contempt towards Pakistan. The hard truth is that I have absolutely no contempt towards the people of Pakistan who have been good to me. I love everyone who loves me – period. I have major issues with the establishment. Those who truly know me will also know what that establishment did to me for many years which ultimately became one of the big reasons for me to leave Pak.”
“One day, soon, I will expose the reality of how they treated me which not many know, least of all the general public which will shock many! I have remained silent about all this for many years, but will choose the right moment to tell all,” he added. Adnan’s post has left everyone curious. “What actually happened? Can’t wait for you to spill the truth,” a social media user commented.
Adnan Sami was awarded the Padma Shri in January, 2020. He had applied for an Indian passport a year before. The musician was born in the UK to a Pakistani father and is now a citizen of India.
(Manas Dasgupta)
