Adnan Sami Khan is a famous Indian singer, musician, composer, actor and pianist. He is widely recognized for his versatility in performing Indian and Western music in multiple languages, including Hindi, Urdu, English, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada.
Adnan Sami’s outstanding contribution to the world of music has been recognized with the prestigious Padma Shri for his exceptional talent and achievements. In particular, his mastery of the piano, which has become his signature instrument, showcases his virtuosity and musical prowess.
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- Full name: Adnan Sami
- Stage name: Adnan Sami
- Date of birth: August 15, 1971
- Age: 53 years old
- Place of birth: London, England
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Indian singer and musician
- Height: 1.75m
- Parents: Arshad Sami Khan and Naureen Khan
- Siblings: Junaid Sami Khan
- Spouse: Zeba Bakhtiar (married 1993–1996),
- Sabah Galadari (marriage 2001–2003), (marriage 2008–2009), Roya Sami Khan (marriage 2010)
- Children: Azaan Sami Khan and Medina Sami Khan
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $50 million
early life and education
Adnan Sami was born in London, England on August 15, 1971. His father was Arshad Sami Khan, a Pakistani Air Force pilot, and his mother was an Indian from Jammu and Kashmir. Naureen Khan. His father later became a senior bureaucrat and served as Pakistan’s ambassador to 14 countries. Adnan has a brother named Junaid Sami Khan who is also a singer.
Adnan Sami completed his education in the UK, attending Rugby School and later graduating from King’s College London with a BA in Journalism and Political Science. At King’s College, he became the first person to play Indian classical music on the electric piano while graduating with an LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degree.
Adnan Sami’s ethnic background is a mixture of Pakistani and Indian ancestry. His father is of Pakistani Pashtun origin and his mother is Indian. Adnan has embraced Islam since he was a child.
Profession
Adnan Sami’s musical journey began in 1994 when he composed the music for his first film. This breakthrough moment led to him starring in the 1995 Pakistani film Sargama box office success. What is particularly noteworthy about the film is that it features renowned Indian playback singer Asha Bhosler, marking the first time an Indian playback singer has appeared on a Pakistani album. The collaboration is a ground-breaking achievement, paving the way for Sami’s future crossover success between the Indian and Pakistani music industries.
Sammy’s popularity Sargam This caught the attention of renowned Hindi film producer Boney Kapoor, who invited Sammy to provide music for one of his films. This opportunity opened doors for Sami to start composing and singing for top Hindi filmmakers like Yash Chopra and Subhash Ghai. Sammy’s music videos and live performances also attracted significant attention, leading to acting opportunities that further expanded his versatility as a performer.
One of Sammy’s most famous musical successes is the song tu sef mela mebbu From the 2001 Hindi film Ajinabi. The popularity of this song leads screen magazine Declaring Sammy “Popular Person of the Year”. Sami continued the momentum in 2002 when he got the opportunity to collaborate with renowned composer AR Rahman on the song Ayy Udy Udy from movies satyahailed as “the highlight of the album”.
Sammy’s versatility as a playback singer and classical concert pianist has enabled him to perform for numerous esteemed audiences around the world. He has performed solo performances for members of the royal family such as the King of Sweden and King Hussein of Jordan, as well as for the President of France, heads of state such as the United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, and Kazakhstan, as well as for the Prime Ministers of Sweden and Kyrgyzstan. Sami has also dominated music festivals and concert tours in over 40 countries.
In addition to his musical achievements, Sami also dabbled in television. Hosted the Indian version of the American game show in 2008 Don’t forget the lyrics! called Bol baby Bol. Previously, in 2005, he served as the sole judge of the singing competition show super singer on channel [V]. Sami later returned as a judge on the popular singing reality show Saregama Paril Champion 2011.
Adnan Sami’s diverse career spans music composition, playback singing, acting, television hosting and classical piano playing, cementing his status as a truly versatile artist. His ability to seamlessly navigate and succeed in the Indian and Pakistani music industries is a testament to his artistic versatility and broad appeal.
Awards and nominations
Awards:
- Padma Shri: India’s fourth highest civilian honor, to be awarded in 2021
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Awarded by the Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2010
- Light of India Award: Awarded by the India International Friendship Association in 2011
- Numerous Filmfare awards and nominations: for his work as music director and playback singer
- International awards: including Nigar Award, Bolan Academy Award, Graduate Award
- United Nations Peace Medal: Awarded for songs he wrote and performed for Africa
- UNICEF Special Award for a song he wrote as a teenager for famine-stricken Ethiopia
- Keyboard discovery in the 1990s: a review of his solo piano performances on UK TV Channel 4 keyboard Magazine
social media
- Instagram account: @adnansamiworld
personal life
Adnan Sami is a famous Pakistani-Indian singer and musician with multiple marriages and a vibrant personal life.
- His first marriage was to actress Zeba Bakhtiar from 1993 until their divorce in 1997. They have a son named Azaan Sami Khan.
- Sami’s second marriage was to businesswoman Sabah Galadari in 2001, and the two divorced in 2004. However, the former couple remarried briefly in 2008 before divorcing again.
- Adnan Sami found lasting happiness in 2010 when she married Roya Faryabi, an Afghan-born telecommunications engineer. The couple married on January 31, 2010, and have a daughter named Medina, who was born in 2017.
discography
album
- only and only (1989)
- Rag time (1991)
- Kabi and Nazar Milao (2000, with Asha Bhosler)
- Terra Chehra (2002)
- Terry Kassam (2004)
- Kissedin (2007)
- press play (2013)
singles
- Ali Ali
- Roya
- Bar do Jori Meri
film chronology
As a music composer:
- Lucky: No time for love (2005)
- 1920 (2008)
- Opportunity Sports Dance (2010)
- Sadyan (2010)
As a playback singer:
- callard elevator from movies Bajrangi Baijaan
- Tuya de Aya from movies Bajrangi Baijaan
- Baldo Jolly Meri from movies Bajrangi Baijaan
- Avatan from movies Raghu Desh
- Your chizbaldi sea mast from movies mohra (replay version)
net worth
Adnan Sami’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $50 million. His main source of income comes from his successful career as a singer, musician and composer. He has released many hit songs and albums, performed at concerts around the world, and composed music for films and television shows. Additionally, he makes money through brand endorsements and other business ventures.
