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| Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Adnan Sami Khan |
| Name | Adnan Sami |
| Nickname(s) | Sami |
| Date Of Birth | 15 August 1971 |
| Age(as of 2022) | 51 Years |
| Birth Place | London, England, UK |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Home Town | London, England, UK |
| Profession | •Composer •Record Producer •Song Writer •Singer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height(approx) | •In centimeters- 175 cm •In meters- 1.75 m •In feet inches- 5’ 9” |
| Weight(approx) | •In Kg- 74 Kg •In Pounds-163 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body Shape | Endomorph |
| Body Measurement(approx) | •Chest: 42 inches •Waist: 32 inches •Biceps: 12 inches |
| Family | |
| Parents | •Father- Late Arshad Sami Khan (Former Pilot at Pakistan Air Force) •Mother- Naureen Khan |
| Siblings | •Brother- Junaid Sami Khan (Singer) •Sister- None |
| Wife | Roya Faryabi |
| Children | •Son-Azaan Sami Khan •Daughter-Medina Sami Khan |
| Affairs & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend | •Zeba Bakhtiar (Pakistani Actress) •Saba Galadari |
| Education & Qalifications | |
| School | Rugby School, Rugby, West Midlands, UK. |
| College | University-University of London, London, England |
| Educational Qualifications | •Bachelors degree in Journalism •Political Science •Bachelor of Laws |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | •Banana Muffin •Kebab •Apple Strudel |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Shruti Haasan |
| Favourite Actress | Ranbir Kapoor |
| Favourite Colour | Black |
| Hobbies | Listening to music, travelling |
| Collections | |
| Car | •Mercedes Benz GLS •Audi Q7 •Audi Q5 •BMW X1 |
| Bike | N/A |
Early Life & Education
Adnan Sami was born in London, England on 15 August 1971. He grew up and was educated in the UK (United Kingdom). Adnan’s father, Arshad Sami Khan, was a Pakistani Pashtun while his mother Naureen Khan was an Indian from Jammu. His father was a pilot in Pakistan Air Force, After that, he served as a senior bureaucrat and served as Pakistan’s ambassador to 14 countries. His paternal great-great-grandfather was General Ahmed Jan, from Afghanistan. General Ahmed Jan was a military advisor to king Abdur Rahman Khan.
Adnan attended Rugby School in Rugby, West Midlands, UK. He followed his bachelor’s degree with a law degree (LLB) from King’s College London. He went on to qualify as a Lawyer from Lincoln’s Inn, England.
Adnan Sami Nationality
When Samis Pakistani passport expired, he submitted a request for Indian citizenship to the Ministry of Home Affairs. In late December 2015, the Indian Home Ministry approved his request for legal status as a citizen of India. He became eligible for Indian citizenship hence he naturalised as an Indian citizen. His citizenship was effective as of 1 January 2016.
Physical Statistics
Sami looks extremely handsome. Currently, Adnan Sami height in feet is 5 feet 9 inches(175 cm) and his weight is 74 kg (in pounds- 163 lbs). His eye colour is black and his hair colour is black. His body measurements are Chest Size-42 inches, Biceps Size-12 inches, and Waist Size-32 inches which are perfect for the phenomenal singer. But earlier his weight was around 230 kg and later due to health issues he started a weight loss journey. Now his weight fluctuates from 75-80 kg.
Net Worth 2022
Adnan Sami Net worth 2022 in rupee is 397.80 Crore INR or $50 million US (approx.). His income sources are songs, shows, and brand endorsements through which he makes a good amount of income. Currently, he is working on several upcoming projects.
Affairs
Currently, he is married and Adnan Sami wife name is Roya Sami Khan. Both met in India during the visit of Sami and later married on 29 January 2010. Adnan Sami spouse is the daughter of a retired diplomat and army general. Adnan became a father to a daughter on 10 May 2017. Adnan Sami daughter name is Medina Sami Khan. Earlier he was married to Zeba Bakhtiar and Sabah Galadari.
Zeba Bakhtiar was his first wife. He married Bakhtiar in 1993 but due to an unknown reason took a divorce after three years. Sami had a son named Azaan Sami Khan from Bakhtiar.
In 2001, Sami married Sabah Galadari(Dubai-based Arab). This was the second marriage for both and Galadari was having a son from her previous marriage. This relationship also ended in divorce, 1.5 years later. Sabah Galadari married Sami again in 2008 while returning to Mumbai but this marriage also lasted 1 year, after which Sabah filed for divorce again.
Career
Sami’s early career began in 1986 with the release of the single “Run for His Life”. The song was recorded for UNICEF. And the song went No. 1 in the Middle East. His first formal album was The One & Only released in 1989. Song Teri Yaad from Raag Time was a huge hit in Pakistan. In 1994, he composed music for the Pakistani film Sargam for the first time. Asha Bhosle was the Indian playback singer in the song and the first time playback singer to be featured in an album in Pakistan. This was also his best-selling album of all time in Pakistan.
In 2000, Asha Bhosle collaborated in Kabhi to the Nazar Milao song with Sami. The album became a quick success and topped the Indipop charts. Adnan Sami Tera Chehra song was his second studio album released in October 2002. It was the only successful pop album of the year that broke sales records by becoming India’s best-selling album of 2002. It was the best-selling Indian album of all time in the U.S. and Canada also.
In 2005, due to being overweight, he interrupted his career. He suffered from lymphoedema. In 2006, he lost 130 kg and came back in April 2007 with the album Kisi Din. He performed a qawwali “Bhar Do Jholi Meri” in the film Bajrangi Bhaijaan and also acted in the movie.
Songs
Adnan has sung so many songs in his carrier.Adnan Sami songs are very romantic. His Melodious voice has made him very famous in his carrier. His list of songs is given below.
| Year | Songs |
| 2001 | Tu Sirf Mera Mehboob, Kuch Pyar Bhi Kar, Nach Nach Nach |
| 2002 | Aankhon Ne Kiya Ishara, Mujhe Rab Se Pyaar, Ya Habibi, Ishqan Ishqan, Dil Ne Pukara, Hum Tum Mile, Tere Pyaar Ka Chhaya, Bewafa Bar Mein |
| 2003 | Aaja Aaja, Raat Hai Jawan, Kahan Pe Meri Jaan, Ruthe Yaar Nu, Jadoo Jadoo, Boom Boom |
| 2004 | Kaise Kaise, Kyun Mera Dil Tujhko Chaahe, Yaad Aayee, Pani Re Pani, Ishq Da Tadka, Gela Gela Gela |
| 2005 | Palken Jhukaao Na, Mere Wajood, Nazrein Teri Nazrein, Shayad Yahi To Pyar Hai, Sun Zara |
| 2006 | Allah Hu, Meter Down, Khwaja Mere Khwaja, Sayane Hai Janaab, Ab Kya Karenge Bhaiya |
| 2007 | Chal Na Che Shor Machlein, Dekho Dekho Dil Ye Bole, Miss India Martee Mujhpe, Jab Bhi Ciggaret, Mera Jahan, Blackhole |
| 2008 | Dheere Dheere, “Don’t I Love Or Do I Love U, Jee Le, Phatte, Dil Dhakda Hai, Choti Si Iltija, Jee Lo, Kyon Hai Mujhe Lagta |
| 2010 | Akela Dil, Akela Dil, Noor E Khuda Tu Kaha Chhupa Hai, Click Click Click Click, Taron Bhari Hai Ye Raat Sajaan, Hota Hai Har Faisala Ek Second Mein |
| 2012 | O Re Khuda |
| 2013 | Bulbulliya |
| 2014 | Sweeta |
| 2015 | Bhar Do Jholi Meri |
Filmography
Adnan Sami as a singer mainly has focused on his singing carrier. But then also Adnan has worked in two movies as an actor. His two movies are given below.
| Year | Movies |
| 1995 | Sargam |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan |
Awards
Adnan has achieved many honours for his great voice in his songs. He has won many international awards like Nigar Award, The Bolan Academy Award, The Graduate Award, etc. His Award list is given below.
| Year | Awards |
| 2001 | The Breakthrough Artist of the Year by MTV |
| 2003 | Limca Book of Records |
| 2007 | Special Award |
| 2008 | Naushad Music Award, Best International Act |
| 2013 | Special Award |
| 2020 | The Padma Shri |
Unknown Fact
- Since the age of five, he had played the piano.
- When he was 9 years old composed his first piece of music.
- At an R. D. Burman concert in London, Indian singer Asha Bhosle saw him and encouraged him to take up music as a career when he was 10.
- In his 32 years career, he has won many international awards.
- Pepsi Foods made Sami its brand ambassador in India in 2002.
- At a ceremony by Pakistan Television in 2010, Sami received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
- In 2011, Sami was awarded the “Glory of India Award” by the India International Friendship Society.
- He is often referred to as the fastest keyboard player in the world by Swedish and British radio and television.
Social Media Links⋆
Sami is an active social media user and has so many followers on his profile. Adnan Sami Twitter account is given below. He has 678k followers on Twitter. Adnan Sami Facebook page link is given below. Adnan Sami Instagram has 682k followers. Recently, he came in the news as he deleted all his Instagram posts and posted his new song Alvida. He also writes in the post “A L V I D A”. Adnan Sami Picuki shows a total of 16 posts, 680,649 Followers, and 1287 Following. ( as in August 2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Varun Dhawan:
- Why Adnan Sami is famous? –He is famous due to his phenomenal singing and for his remarkable contribution to music.
- What is his Nationality? –Indian
- Where does he live now? –London, England, UK
- At Which Place was Adnan Sami Born? –London, England, UK
- What’s his Net worth? –397.80 Crore INR or $50 million US (approx.)
- How tall is Adnan Sami? –In centimeters- 175 cm or In meters- 1.75 or In feet inches- 5’ 9”
- What’s his Weight? –74 Kilograms, Approximately
- What is Adnan Sami’s relationship or Marital Status? –He is currently married to Roya Sami Khan.
- What will be his Biceps Size or Body Measurement? –12 inches or 42-32-12 (C-W-B) (Approx.)
- Is he alive or dead? –He is Alive
- Which country does he belong to? –India(he naturalised as an Indian citizen)
- What is Adnan Sami Kids’ name?- Sami had a son named Azaan Sami Khan from Bakhtiar & a daughter, Medina Sami Khan from his current wife
Source
- Adnan Sami Wikipedia