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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- For individuals; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> |
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| name = Adnan Sami |
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| native_name = عدنان سمیع |
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| birth_name = Adnan Sami Khan |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|08|15|df=y}}<ref name="times"/><ref name="birth">{{cite book|author=M. A. Sheikh|title=Who’s Who: Music in London|date=26 April 2012|publisher=Xlibris Corporation|isbn=9781469191591|page=40}}</ref>{{Self-published inline|certain=yes|date=December 2017}} |
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| birth_place = [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Pakistan-singer-Adnan-Sami-gets-Indian-citizenship/articleshow/50394197.cms</ref><ref name="pob">{{cite book|author=Kamini Mathai|title=A.R. Rahman: The Musical Storm|date=2009|publisher=Penguin Books India|isbn=9780670083718|page=91}}</ref> |
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| genre = {{flatlist| |
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[[Classical music|Classical]], [[jazz]], [[pop rock]], [[Jazz fusion|fusion]] |
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| occupation = {{flatlist| |
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[[Musician]], [[singer]], [[music composer]], [[pianist]], [[television presenter]] & [[Actor]] |
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| instrument = Piano, keyboard, guitar, accordion, saxophone, violin, drums, bongos, congas, bass guitar, electric guitar, tabla, dholak, harmonium, harpsichord, santoor, sitar, sarod, percussion. |
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| years_active = 1984–present |
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| citizenship = Indian |
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'''Adnan Sami Khan''' ({{lang-ur|عدنان سمیع خان}}; born 15 August 1971) is an Indian singer, musician, music composer, pianist and actor.<ref name=bengali>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/feb/13adnan.htm|title=Adnan Sami to sing in Bengali|publisher=rediff.com|accessdate=31 January 2009|date=13 December 2004| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20090203162522/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/feb/13adnan.htm| archivedate= 3 February 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name=music4love>{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/weekly/images/archive/031221/images1.htm |title='Music is the medium of love' |work=Pakistan Dawn |accessdate=31 January 2009 |date=21 December 2003 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203020440/http://www.dawn.com/weekly/images/archive/031221/images1.htm |archivedate=3 February 2009 |deadurl=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=BRITSBOLLYWOOD|first=Asad Shan|title=Adnan Sami|date=2012-05-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrW1ShiWE9U|accessdate=2016-10-08}}</ref> He performs Indian and western music, specially for Hindi movies. His most notable instrument is the [[piano]]. He is credited for being the first person to play Indian classical music on the piano in a style he created through the [[Santoor]].<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Adnan-Sami-I-respect-my-earlier-two-wives-for-the-times-we-shared-and-for-being-a-part-of-my-life/articleshow/47959061.cms|title=Adnan Sami: I respect my earlier two wives for the times we shared and for being a part of my life|work=The Times of India}}</ref> A review in US-based ''[[Keyboard (magazine)|Keyboard]]'' magazine described him as the fastest keyboard player in the world<ref name=fastestfingers/> and called him the keyboard discovery of the nineties.<ref name=bighit/> As a multi-platinum recording Artiste, he is also credited for having sold the biggest selling independent albums of all time in India. He can play over 35 musical instruments.<ref name="indiatimes.com"/> |
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He was born in London to [[Arshad Sami Khan]], a [[Pakistani]] diplomat of [[Pashtuns|Pashtun]] origin, and Naureen, who was originally from [[Jammu and Kashmir]] state in North India.<ref name="birth"/><ref name="pob"/><ref name=fastestfingers/><ref name=pakorigin/> ''[[The Times of India]]'' has called him the "Sultan of Music".<ref name=pakorigin>{{cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/skokie/community/chi-ugc-article-adnan-sami-spectacular-concert-was-a-huge-suc-2015-04-01-story.html#page=1 |title=From the community: Adnan Sami Spectacular Concert was a huge success in Chicago|quote=British-born 39-year old Sami is of Pakistani origin, currently holds Canadian citizenship, and lives in Mumbai, India.}}</ref><ref name="multi">{{cite web|url= http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/jun/120611-adnan-sami-bollywood-pakistani-singer.htm|title= Adnan Sami feels Indian|publisher=mid-day.com|accessdate=12 June 2011|date=12 June 2011}}</ref><ref name=soulfulsinger>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/10/06/stories/2005100600030200.htm|title=Soulful singer|work=The Hindu|accessdate=31 January 2009|date=6 October 2005|location=Chennai, India| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20090203010713/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/10/06/stories/2005100600030200.htm| archivedate= 3 February 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/10/13/stories/2007101350730200.htm|title=Fitted for fame|work=The Hindu|accessdate=31 January 2009|date=13 October 2007|location=Chennai, India| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20090203010718/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/10/13/stories/2007101350730200.htm| archivedate= 3 February 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref> |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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==Career== |
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Adnan's first single was released in 1986 with an English hit single in the Middle East which went straight to the No. 1 position in its first week on the music charts of the region with a song he wrote and recorded in his voice for the United Nations and UNICEF called "Run for his life".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/adnan-sami-turns-actor-after-25-years-of-music/article1-915524.aspx|title=Adnan Sami turns actor after 25 years of music|work=hindustantimes.com}}</ref> This was followed by three more No. 1s: "Talk To Me", "Hot Summer Day" and "You're My Best Kept Secret".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.103fm.net/happy-birthday-adnan-sami/ |title=Happy Birthday Adnan Sami |work=103fm.net |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202133828/http://www.103fm.net/happy-birthday-adnan-sami/ |archivedate=2 February 2015 }}</ref> |
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His first formal album, ''The One & Only'' (1989), was a classical album on the piano accompanied by tabla maestro [[Zakir Hussain (musician)|Zakir Hussain]]. He released his first vocal solo album ''Raag Time'' in 1991.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://myswar.com/album/raag-time-1991|title=Non-Film Songs - Raag Time (1991) - MySwar|work=myswar.com}}</ref> The song from his album ''Teri Yaad'' was the title track of his first album, which became a huge hit in Pakistan. |
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In 1994, he composed music for a film for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaana.com/artist/adnan-sami/songs|title=Adnan Sami|work=Gaana.com}}</ref> The 1995 Pakistani film ''[[Sargam (1995 film)|Sargam]]'', in which Adnan was the lead actor and well-known Indian playback singer [[Asha Bhosle]] did the playback ''Sargam'', was a blockbuster.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bollywoodsupersrats.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/bollywood-movies-stars-adnan-sami-career/|title=>Bollywood movies stars Adnan Sami Career|work=bollywoodsupersrats.WordPress.com}}</ref> It was also the first time that an Indian playback singer was featured in an album in [[Pakistan]]. To date ''Sargam'' is the only film Adnan acted in and is the best selling album of all time in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistbooking.in/Adnan-Sami-Singer|title=Adnan Sami|work=artistbooking.in}}</ref> The film & its soundtrack continue to be a milestone in Pakistan's film & musical history. |
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In 2000, Asha Bhosle teamed up again with Adnan to release a collection of love songs named ''Kabhi to Nazar Milao''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://guyana.hoop.la/printer-friendly-topic/legendary-asha-bhosle|title=Legendary: Asha Bhosle - Guyana News and Information Discussion Forums|work=hoop.la}}</ref> in India. The music was also composed by Adnan. The album became an instant blockbuster and had topped the [[Indipop]] charts<ref name=winningnote>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/20010126/mcover.htm |title=On the winning note |work=Screen |accessdate=31 January 2009 |date=26 January 2001 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203010445/http://www.screenindia.com/old/20010126/mcover.htm |archivedate=3 February 2009 |df=dmy }}</ref> for the most of 2001 & 2002.<ref name=screen1>{{cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/20020104/mcov.html |title=Non-Film Music |last=Khatib |first=Salma |work=Screen |accessdate=1 February 2009 |date=4 January 2002 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908170440/http://www.screenindia.com/old/20020104/mcov.html |archivedate=8 September 2009}}</ref> According to ''[[Business Week]]'' magazine, the album sold 4 million copies in India alone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amayaar.com/tag/adnan-sami/|title=Adnan Sami - AmaYaar.com|work=AmaYaar.com}}</ref> |
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Two songs from the album ''Kabhi To Nazar Milao'', whose music video featured model [[Aditi Gowitrikar]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/pune-times/its-family-first-for-aditi-govitrikar/articleshow/12504565.cms|title=It's family first for Aditi Govitrikar|work=The Times of India|accessdate=1 February 2009|date=10 June 2002}}</ref> and ''Lift Karaa De'', whose music video starred the popular Indian actor [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]] became immensely popular at that time. The videos were shot by [[Anil Mehta]] who had shot popular Hindi films like ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]'' and ''[[Lagaan]]''.<ref name=musicalgypsy>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/articleshow?artid=25349735|title=Musical gypsy Adnan Sami pairs with Amitabh|work=The Times of India|accessdate=31 January 2009|date=16 October 2002|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050916042013/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/articleshow?artid=25349735|archivedate=16 September 2005}}</ref> Looking at the album's immense success, Magnasound and Adnan released an album named ''Always Yours'' which was a remix version of numbers from that album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmitadka.in/celebrities/adnan-sami.html?catpage=1&page=1|title=Adnan Sami - FilmiTadka|work=filmitadka.in}}</ref> |
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He soon became a sensation, which led Hindi filmmaker [[Boney Kapoor]] to invite him to provide music for his film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myantakshari.com/singers/adnan-sami|title=Singer Adnan Sami Antakshari songs game play|work=myantakshari.com}}</ref> This was the beginning for him to compose and sing for Hindi films and even for the top Hindi film producers of the time like [[Yash Chopra]] and [[Subhash Ghai]]. Due to the popularity of his music videos and live performances, he started getting acting offers at the same time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/may/22st.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: What's on in Bollywood: Salman-Ash? Tread with care!|work=rediff.com}}</ref> |
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The song "Tu Sirf Mera Mehboob" from the Hindi film ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]'', sung by Adnan, had become a rage<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/20ajn.htm|title='It's no good being good all the time'|publisher=rediff.com|accessdate=1 February 2009|date=20 September 2001| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20090203163132/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/sep/20ajn.htm| archivedate= 3 February 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref> and was declared a superhit by ''[[Screen (magazine)|Screen Magazine]]'', who called him the pop personality of the year in 2001.<ref name=screen1/> |
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In 2002, [[Pepsi|Pepsi Foods]] made Adnan its [[brand ambassador]] in India, a contract which involved hosting a series of live music concerts across cities as well as featuring in ads for Pepsi products.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x367cl_shahrukh-john-abraham-adnan-sami-sh_news|title=Shahrukh, john abraham, adnan sami & shoaib akhtar pepsi - vidéo dailymotion|author=bollywood72|work=Dailymotion}}</ref><ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIsgAKPimNM|title=Adnan Sami Pepsi Cricket Ad|date=23 March 2008|work=YouTube}}</ref> He is the only artist in all of Asia and Europe to have endorsed Pepsi Cola and Coca-Cola together.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://topic.ibnlive.in.com/adnan-sami/videos/david-correy-the-world-is-ours-lyric-video-cocacolas-2014-fifa-world-cup-campaign-anthem-L_rRta7MCII-1816.html|title=David Correy -- The World is Ours (Lyric Video): Coca-Cola's 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Campaign Anthem|work=in.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.movietalkies.com/artiste/pictures/event/3331/28428/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-kajol-anil-kapoor-among-other-celebs-at-ndtv-coca-cola-'support-my-school'-campaign|title=Adnan Sami At NDTV-Coca Cola 'Support My School' Campaign Picture 8 - Movie Talkies|work=movietalkies}}</ref> |
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According to the Pakistani newspaper ''[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]'', no Pakistani artist has ever managed to gain as much popularity in India as Adnan has.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0451152/trivia|title=Adnan Sami|publisher=|accessdate=1 August 2016}}</ref> According to an article in ''[[The Times of India]]'', Adnan is the most successful face in non-film music in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/3758/indian-until-proven-guilty-adnan-sami-cant-buy-his-his-way-out/|title=Indian until proven guilty: Adnan Sami can’t buy his way out|work=tribune.com.pk}}</ref> |
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His second studio album, ''Tera Chehra'', was released in October 2002 to critical acclaim even as his first album was still selling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.last.fm/music/Adnan+Sami/+wiki|title=Adnan Sami|work=last.fm}}</ref> The music videos for this album were shot by [[Binod Pradhan]], who had shot the popular 2002 Hindi film ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]''. The album features Bollywood stars [[Rani Mukerji]] in the title track and [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in the track "Kabhi Nahi", who also sang the duet with Adnan.<ref name=musicalgypsy/><ref name=rolypoly/> Actress [[Mahima Chaudhry]] was also seen in another song.<ref name=rediff1>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2003/jan/20sami.htm|title=Play it again, Sami|publisher=rediff.com|accessdate=3 February 2009|date=20 January 2003| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20090203162512/http://www.rediff.com/money/2003/jan/20sami.htm| archivedate= 3 February 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref> The title track was written by well-known Hindi movie lyricist [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]].<ref name=rolypoly/> According to ''[[Screen (magazine)|Screen Magazine]]'', it was the only successful pop album of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=986|title=Urdu to the rescue|work=Screen|accessdate=3 February 2009|date=27 December 2002}} Adnan Sami's ''Tera Chehra'' broke sales records by becoming India's best-selling album of 2002 (including film soundtracks), continuing its No. 1 position in 2003, and by becoming the best-selling Indian album of all time (including film soundtracks) in the U.S. and Canada. The album stayed in the No. 1 position in all the music charts of India from the time of its release in September 2002 for over a year, thus beating his debut album's No. 1 record set earlier by himself.</ref> |
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''[[Saathiya (film)|Saathiya]]'' (2002) brought him the opportunity to work with maestro [[A. R. Rahman]] in the form of "Aye Udi Udi". According to ''[[Screen (magazine)|Screen Magazine]]'', the song was the highlight of the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=613 |title=Saathiya |accessdate=3 February 2002 |work=Screen |date=6 December 2002}}</ref> [[Rediff.com]] called him the "Reigning King of [[Indipop]]" in early 2003 based on the sales of his albums in the previous two years.<ref name=rediff1/> |
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His most successful albums have been ''Kabhi To Nazar Milao'' (with [[Asha Bhosle]]) and ''Tera Chehra'',<ref name=hindustan>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=156c88b6-f2d5-4268-9901-b50765d6b89f&ParentID=07c06ed0-dade-4c6d-8e8f-826cda12ed45&&Headline=Adnan+Sami's+secret+for+happiness|title=Adnan Sami's secret for happiness|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|accessdate=10 April 2007}}</ref> and his music videos usually have had a host of [[Bollywood]] stars in them, including [[Namrata Shirodkar]] ("Bheegi Bheegi Raat"), [[Mahima Chaudhry]], [[Raveena Tandon]], [[Rani Mukerji]] ("Tera Chehra"), [[Govinda]], [[Fardeen Khan]], [[Amisha Patel]] ("O Meri Jaan"), [[Bhumika Chawla]] ("Maahiya"), [[Dia Mirza]] ("Pal Do Pal") and the most famous, [[Amitabh Bachchan]] (Kabhi Nahi).<ref name=hindustan/> |
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Since 2003, he has sung for a few [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] movies like ''[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]]'', ''[[Aaytha Ezhuthu]]'' composed by A.R. Rahman. The songs, "Boom Boom" from ''Boys''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/archive/archive_fullstory.php?content_id=8941 |title=Interview |work=Screen |accessdate=3 February 2009 |date=27 August 2004 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and "Nenjamellam Kadhal" from ''[[Aayitha Ezhuthu]]'', were [[hit single|hits]].{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} He also sang for the Tamil and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] versions besides the Hindi version of songs from the movie [[Yuva]] (2004) whose music was also composed by [[A. R. Rahman]]. Besides Rahman, he also worked together with composer [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], and sung Tamil songs "Oh Intha Kadhal" from ''[[Satham Podathey]]'' and "OruKal" from ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]'', which got very popular and widely noticed.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} He sang the song "Chanchadi Adi Urang Nee" in the [[Malayalam]] movie called ''Makalkku''.{{Citation needed|date=October 2014}} He has also sung for a Kannada film. His first [[Kannada]] song, "Don't Worry Madabeda" for the film ''Super Star'' starring Upendra. He has also worked with music composers Devi Sri Prasad and M. M. Keeravani and sang songs in Telugu films ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'', ''Chatrapathi'', ''[[Shankar Dada MBBS]]'' and ''[[100% Love (2011 film)|100% Love]]''.{{Citation needed|date=October 2014}} |
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In 2005, Adnan suffered from [[lymphoedema]] and developed an abscess in the knee, which interrupted his career.<ref name=4thlove>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1217204.cms|title='Yes,I'm in love'|accessdate=3 February 2009|date=1 September 2005|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="a1">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/oct/17adnan.htm?q=mbp&file=.htm|title=Adnan admits being in love with an actress|publisher=rediff.com|accessdate=3 February 2009|date=1 October 2005}}</ref> |
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In 2006, he took a sabbatical and reportedly lost over 160 kg.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/1098/adnan-sami-makes-a-sleek-comeback.html|title=Adnan Sami makes a sleek comeback|publisher= Radiosargam.com|date=30 November 2006|accessdate= 3 August 2012}}</ref> He came back in April 2007 with the album ''Kisi Din''.{{Citation needed|date=October 2014}} In 2007, he sang the soundtrack "Dil Kya Kare" from the [[Hindi film]] ''[[Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love]]'' and "Noor-e-Khuda" from ''[[My Name Is Khan]]''. |
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He has composed film music for several other Hindi films, including ''[[Lucky: No Time for Love]]'', ''Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke'', ''[[Dhamaal]]'', ''[[1920 (film)|1920]]'', ''[[Chance Pe Dance]]'', ''[[Mumbai Salsa]]'', ''Khubsoorat'', ''[[Sadiyaan]]'', ''[[Shaurya]]'' and several others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailyindia.com/show/224165.php/Music-album-of-film-Shaurya-launched-in-Mumbai |title=Music album of film ''Shaurya'' launched in Mumbai |publisher=Daily India (From ANI) |accessdate=10 October 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517022431/http://www.dailyindia.com/show/224165.php/Music-album-of-film-Shaurya-launched-in-Mumbai |archivedate=17 May 2008 }}</ref> |
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As a classical concert pianist, Adnan Sami has had the honor of giving solo performances before such royalty as the King of Sweden and [[King Hussein of Jordan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.ws/pakistyleus/review6.html|title=Untitled Document|work=geocities.ws}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adnansamikhan.com/biodata.php|title=Adnan Sami Khan - The Official Fan Site! Musical Legend :::: Design: Avurt.com|work=adnansamikhan.com}}</ref> He has performed before heads of state and governments such as [[President Mitterrand]] of France, the [[President of the United Arab Emirates]], the President and [[Prime Minister of India]], the President and [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]], the President and Prime Minister of [[Kazakhstan]], the Prime Minister of [[Kyrgyzstan]], the Prime Minister of [[Sweden]] and [[Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson|Princess Christina]] of [[Sweden]]. Adnan has performed for prestigious music festivals to sold-out stadiums of his solo concert tours all over the world in over forty countries. |
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Adnan Sami wrote a song for India to cheer the Indian cricket team during the [[2003 Cricket World Cup]]. The video of this song captures the nationalistic spirit of competition, depicting Adnan performing with the [[Indian cricket team]] with guest appearances from Indian film stars like [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Fardeen Khan]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mangalorean.com/browsearticles.php?arttype=Feature&articleid=2094 |title=Mangalorean.com - Mangalore News Articles, Classifieds to Around the World |work=mangalorean.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212131657/http://www.mangalorean.com/browsearticles.php?arttype=Feature&articleid=2094 |archivedate=12 February 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pearlriseentertainment.blogspot.in/search?q=adnan+sami+indian+cricket+team|title=Pearl Rise Entertainment: Search results for adnan sami indian cricket team|work=pearlriseentertainment.blogspot.in}}</ref> |
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His work has associated him with the greatest names from the [[Indian film]] and [[music industry]]. |
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On 15 December 2002, [[BBC World Service]] celebrated 70 years of broadcasting by organizing a worldwide live concert with artists representing different parts of the world who performed before a global audience via satellite. Adnan Sami was chosen to represent India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eventbrite.com/e/musical-genius-adnan-sami-live-in-concert-washington-dc-friday-12th-april-limited-tickets-one-tickets-5495763978|title=Musical Genius "ADNAN SAMI" Live In Concert - Washington DC (Friday, 12th April) - Limited Tickets - One Performance Only.|work=Eventbrite}}</ref> TRP feedback reflected that the maximum response globally was given to his performance.{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} |
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In the summer of 2003, Adnan achieved the distinction of becoming the only musical artist from the entire Asian region to have sold out [[Wembley Stadium]] in London for two nights in a row—a feat which has won him a place in the [[Limca Book of World Records]]<ref name="xl"/><ref name="a2"/> (Asia's equivalent to the West's ''[[Guinness Book of World Records]]''). In 2005, 2008 and 2012, he went on to repeat the same achievement by playing two sold-out concerts, every time, each of these respective years at Wembley Stadium, London, yet again. |
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In 2010, Adnan received the prestigious "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]] at a ceremony by Pakistan Television.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.excite.com/events/concert-tickets/Adnan-Sami/index.php|title=Adnan Sami Tickets|work=Sports, Concerts and Theater Events Blog}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Adnan-Sami|title=Adnan-Sami- Latest Update|publisher=|accessdate=1 August 2016}}</ref> |
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In 2011, Adnan was bestowed with the distinguished "[[Glory of India Award]]" by the [[Government of India]]. Recently the world-famous '[[Wonder of the World]]' the [[Taj Mahal]] completed its 350 years of existence. In order to mark this historic occasion, the Government of India organised year-long festivities which culminated with a once-in-a-lifetime solo concert performance by Adnan on the final night in front of the [[Taj Mahal]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Adnan rocks at Taj grand finale|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-09-28/india/27844066_1_adnan-sami-taj-mahal-abida-parveen|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=27 July 2011|date=28 September 2005}}</ref> After this performance, the Indian media dubbed Adnan the "Sultan of Music".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmudyogse.blogspot.in/2012/09/tete-e-tete-with-lucky-morani-and-bina.html|title=Film Udyog Se|author=Rajendra Kandpal|work=filmudyogse.blogspot.in}}</ref> |
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Adnan hosted the Indian version of the American music game show ''[[Don't Forget the Lyrics!]]'' called ''[[Bol Baby Bol]]'' on the Star TV network in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/adnan-sami-khan/biography/|title=Adnan Sami Khan Bio - Adnan Sami Khan Career|work=MTV Artists}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eventfinda.com.au/2014/adnan-sami/perth/burswood|title=Adnan Sami|work=Eventfinda}}</ref> Prior to that in 2005, Adnan was the sole jury for the singing competition program on Channel [V] called ''Super Singer''. In 2011, Adnan returned as a judge on the singing reality show ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs]]'', which became popular worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Adnan-Sami-Kailash-Kher-to-judge-Lil-Champs/articleshow/8167197.cms|title=Adnan Sami, Kailash Kher to judge Li'l Champs|work=The Times of India}}</ref> |
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Adnan's performance of a [[qawwali]] called "Bhar Do Jholi Meri" from the blockbuster film ''[[Bajrangi Bhaijaan]]'', released in July 2015, became a worldwide hit; Adnan appeared in the movie as well. This was the first time Adnan attempted to sing a qawwali at the insistence of actor [[Salman Khan]],{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} who starred in the film. |
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Adnan Sami عدنان سمیع | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Adnan Sami Khan |
Born | [1][2][self-published source] London, United Kingdom[3][4] | 15 August 1971
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Instrument(s) | Piano, keyboard, guitar, accordion, saxophone, violin, drums, bongos, congas, bass guitar, electric guitar, tabla, dholak, harmonium, harpsichord, santoor, sitar, sarod, percussion. |
Years active | 1984–present |
Adnan Sami Khan (Urdu: عدنان سمیع خان; born 15 August 1971) is an Indian singer, musician, music composer, pianist and actor.[5][6][7] He performs Indian and western music, specially for Hindi movies. His most notable instrument is the piano. He is credited for being the first person to play Indian classical music on the piano in a style he created through the Santoor.[8] A review in US-based Keyboard magazine described him as the fastest keyboard player in the world[9] and called him the keyboard discovery of the nineties.[10] As a multi-platinum recording Artiste, he is also credited for having sold the biggest selling independent albums of all time in India. He can play over 35 musical instruments.[8]
He was born in London to Arshad Sami Khan, a Pakistani diplomat of Pashtun origin, and Naureen, who was originally from Jammu and Kashmir state in North India.[2][4][9][11] The Times of India has called him the "Sultan of Music".[11][12][13][14]
Early life and education
Adnan Sami was born in 1971 in London.[2][4] He was raised and educated in the United Kingdom. His father, Arshad Sami Khan, was a Pashtun[8][15] while his mother Naureen Khan hailed from Jammu.[8][16] Adnan's father served as a Pakistan Air Force pilot, before becoming a senior bureaucrat and serving as Pakistan's ambassador to 14 countries.[17][18] His paternal great-grandfather, General Ahmed Jan, was from Afghanistan and a military advisor to king Abdur Rahman Khan.[18] His paternal grandfather Agha Mehfooz Jan was the governor of four Afghan provinces under King Amanullah Khan's reign and was also the King’s first cousin. He was assassinated by Habibullah Kalakani and therefore his father's family migrated to Peshawar, then in British India.[19]
Sami attended Rugby School in Rugby, West Midlands, UK.[20] He went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of London. Adnan followed his bachelor's degree with a law degree (LLB) from King's College London.[21] He went on to qualify as a barrister from Lincoln's Inn, England.[1]
He had played the piano since the age of five and composed his first piece of music when he was nine years old. Sami began taking lessons in Indian classical music from the santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma when visiting India during his school vacations. Indian singing legend Asha Bhosle spotted talent in a ten-year-old Sami at an R. D. Burman concert in London, and encouraged him to take up music as a career. He is an accomplished concert pianist, music composer and singer with a command of Indian and Western classical/semi-classical music, jazz, rock and pop music. As a teenager, Adnan, when performing on the piano on a TV program in Stockholm, was described by the US-based Keyboard magazine as the fastest man on keyboard in the world[9] and the keyboard discovery of the nineties.[10] Sami went on to learn Indian classical music from Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, the Santoor maestro in India. At the age of sixteen, Sami was approached to write a song for famine-hit Ethiopia, for which he won a special award from UNICEF.[6]
In his career of 32 years, Adnan Sami has won many international awards including the Nigar Award, Bolan Academy Award and Graduate Award. Adnan is the youngest recipient of the Naushad Music Award for Excellence in Music. Previous recipients of this award include Lata Mangeshkar and Music Maestro Khayam. Adnan was invited as a member of the jury of the prestigious music festival Voice of Asia competition held annually at Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Career
Adnan's first single was released in 1986 with an English hit single in the Middle East which went straight to the No. 1 position in its first week on the music charts of the region with a song he wrote and recorded in his voice for the United Nations and UNICEF called "Run for his life".[22] This was followed by three more No. 1s: "Talk To Me", "Hot Summer Day" and "You're My Best Kept Secret".[23]
His first formal album, The One & Only (1989), was a classical album on the piano accompanied by tabla maestro Zakir Hussain. He released his first vocal solo album Raag Time in 1991.[24] The song from his album Teri Yaad was the title track of his first album, which became a huge hit in Pakistan.
In 1994, he composed music for a film for the first time.[25] The 1995 Pakistani film Sargam, in which Adnan was the lead actor and well-known Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle did the playback Sargam, was a blockbuster.[26] It was also the first time that an Indian playback singer was featured in an album in Pakistan. To date Sargam is the only film Adnan acted in and is the best selling album of all time in Pakistan.[27] The film & its soundtrack continue to be a milestone in Pakistan's film & musical history.
In 2000, Asha Bhosle teamed up again with Adnan to release a collection of love songs named Kabhi to Nazar Milao[28] in India. The music was also composed by Adnan. The album became an instant blockbuster and had topped the Indipop charts[29] for the most of 2001 & 2002.[30] According to Business Week magazine, the album sold 4 million copies in India alone.[31]
Two songs from the album Kabhi To Nazar Milao, whose music video featured model Aditi Gowitrikar,[32] and Lift Karaa De, whose music video starred the popular Indian actor Govinda became immensely popular at that time. The videos were shot by Anil Mehta who had shot popular Hindi films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Lagaan.[33] Looking at the album's immense success, Magnasound and Adnan released an album named Always Yours which was a remix version of numbers from that album.[34]
He soon became a sensation, which led Hindi filmmaker Boney Kapoor to invite him to provide music for his film.[35] This was the beginning for him to compose and sing for Hindi films and even for the top Hindi film producers of the time like Yash Chopra and Subhash Ghai. Due to the popularity of his music videos and live performances, he started getting acting offers at the same time.[36]
The song "Tu Sirf Mera Mehboob" from the Hindi film Ajnabee, sung by Adnan, had become a rage[37] and was declared a superhit by Screen Magazine, who called him the pop personality of the year in 2001.[30]
In 2002, Pepsi Foods made Adnan its brand ambassador in India, a contract which involved hosting a series of live music concerts across cities as well as featuring in ads for Pepsi products.[38][39] He is the only artist in all of Asia and Europe to have endorsed Pepsi Cola and Coca-Cola together.[40][41]
According to the Pakistani newspaper Dawn, no Pakistani artist has ever managed to gain as much popularity in India as Adnan has.[42] According to an article in The Times of India, Adnan is the most successful face in non-film music in India.[43]
His second studio album, Tera Chehra, was released in October 2002 to critical acclaim even as his first album was still selling.[44] The music videos for this album were shot by Binod Pradhan, who had shot the popular 2002 Hindi film Devdas. The album features Bollywood stars Rani Mukerji in the title track and Amitabh Bachchan in the track "Kabhi Nahi", who also sang the duet with Adnan.[33][45] Actress Mahima Chaudhry was also seen in another song.[46] The title track was written by well-known Hindi movie lyricist Sameer.[45] According to Screen Magazine, it was the only successful pop album of the year.[47]
Saathiya (2002) brought him the opportunity to work with maestro A. R. Rahman in the form of "Aye Udi Udi". According to Screen Magazine, the song was the highlight of the album.[48] Rediff.com called him the "Reigning King of Indipop" in early 2003 based on the sales of his albums in the previous two years.[46]
His most successful albums have been Kabhi To Nazar Milao (with Asha Bhosle) and Tera Chehra,[49] and his music videos usually have had a host of Bollywood stars in them, including Namrata Shirodkar ("Bheegi Bheegi Raat"), Mahima Chaudhry, Raveena Tandon, Rani Mukerji ("Tera Chehra"), Govinda, Fardeen Khan, Amisha Patel ("O Meri Jaan"), Bhumika Chawla ("Maahiya"), Dia Mirza ("Pal Do Pal") and the most famous, Amitabh Bachchan (Kabhi Nahi).[49]
Since 2003, he has sung for a few Tamil movies like Boys, Aaytha Ezhuthu composed by A.R. Rahman. The songs, "Boom Boom" from Boys[50] and "Nenjamellam Kadhal" from Aayitha Ezhuthu, were hits.[citation needed] He also sang for the Tamil and Telugu versions besides the Hindi version of songs from the movie Yuva (2004) whose music was also composed by A. R. Rahman. Besides Rahman, he also worked together with composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, and sung Tamil songs "Oh Intha Kadhal" from Satham Podathey and "OruKal" from Siva Manasula Sakthi, which got very popular and widely noticed.[citation needed] He sang the song "Chanchadi Adi Urang Nee" in the Malayalam movie called Makalkku.[citation needed] He has also sung for a Kannada film. His first Kannada song, "Don't Worry Madabeda" for the film Super Star starring Upendra. He has also worked with music composers Devi Sri Prasad and M. M. Keeravani and sang songs in Telugu films Varsham, Chatrapathi, Shankar Dada MBBS and 100% Love.[citation needed]
In 2005, Adnan suffered from lymphoedema and developed an abscess in the knee, which interrupted his career.[51][52]
In 2006, he took a sabbatical and reportedly lost over 160 kg.[53] He came back in April 2007 with the album Kisi Din.[citation needed] In 2007, he sang the soundtrack "Dil Kya Kare" from the Hindi film Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love and "Noor-e-Khuda" from My Name Is Khan.
He has composed film music for several other Hindi films, including Lucky: No Time for Love, Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke, Dhamaal, 1920, Chance Pe Dance, Mumbai Salsa, Khubsoorat, Sadiyaan, Shaurya and several others.[54]
As a classical concert pianist, Adnan Sami has had the honor of giving solo performances before such royalty as the King of Sweden and King Hussein of Jordan.[55][56] He has performed before heads of state and governments such as President Mitterrand of France, the President of the United Arab Emirates, the President and Prime Minister of India, the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, the President and Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, the Prime Minister of Sweden and Princess Christina of Sweden. Adnan has performed for prestigious music festivals to sold-out stadiums of his solo concert tours all over the world in over forty countries.
Adnan Sami wrote a song for India to cheer the Indian cricket team during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. The video of this song captures the nationalistic spirit of competition, depicting Adnan performing with the Indian cricket team with guest appearances from Indian film stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan and Kareena Kapoor.[57][58]
His work has associated him with the greatest names from the Indian film and music industry.
On 15 December 2002, BBC World Service celebrated 70 years of broadcasting by organizing a worldwide live concert with artists representing different parts of the world who performed before a global audience via satellite. Adnan Sami was chosen to represent India.[59] TRP feedback reflected that the maximum response globally was given to his performance.[citation needed]
In the summer of 2003, Adnan achieved the distinction of becoming the only musical artist from the entire Asian region to have sold out Wembley Stadium in London for two nights in a row—a feat which has won him a place in the Limca Book of World Records[60][61] (Asia's equivalent to the West's Guinness Book of World Records). In 2005, 2008 and 2012, he went on to repeat the same achievement by playing two sold-out concerts, every time, each of these respective years at Wembley Stadium, London, yet again.
In 2010, Adnan received the prestigious "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Prime Minister of Pakistan at a ceremony by Pakistan Television.[62][63]
In 2011, Adnan was bestowed with the distinguished "Glory of India Award" by the Government of India. Recently the world-famous 'Wonder of the World' the Taj Mahal completed its 350 years of existence. In order to mark this historic occasion, the Government of India organised year-long festivities which culminated with a once-in-a-lifetime solo concert performance by Adnan on the final night in front of the Taj Mahal.[64] After this performance, the Indian media dubbed Adnan the "Sultan of Music".[65]
Adnan hosted the Indian version of the American music game show Don't Forget the Lyrics! called Bol Baby Bol on the Star TV network in 2008.[66][67] Prior to that in 2005, Adnan was the sole jury for the singing competition program on Channel [V] called Super Singer. In 2011, Adnan returned as a judge on the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs, which became popular worldwide.[68]
Adnan's performance of a qawwali called "Bhar Do Jholi Meri" from the blockbuster film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, released in July 2015, became a worldwide hit; Adnan appeared in the movie as well. This was the first time Adnan attempted to sing a qawwali at the insistence of actor Salman Khan,[citation needed] who starred in the film.
Personal life
Adnan Sami was first married to actress Zeba Bakhtiar (her third marriage) in 1993, with whom he had a son named Azaan Sami Khan. They divorced after three years.
Adnan Sami began living in India on March 13, 2001, on a visitor's visa which was extended from time to time.[69]
In 2001, Sami married Dubai-based Arab Sabah Galadari. This was his second marriage and Sabah's second marriage as well; she had a son from her previous marriage. This relationship also ended in divorce, a year-and-a-half later.
In June 2006, Adnan weighed 230 kilograms (506 lb); he claimed his doctor had given him just six months to live. By diet and exercise, Adnan lost 167 kg (319 lb) weight in 16 months.[70][71][72][73]
In 2008, Adnan's wife Sabah returned to Mumbai, remarried and began staying with Adnan, but the marriage only lasted one year, after which Sabah filed for divorce again.[74][75]
In 2009, Adnan suffered the biggest blow of his life when he lost his father to pancreatic cancer.[76] He was very close to him. His father was an extremely supportive and influential force in his life in shaping him as a musician.[77]
Sami married for the third time on 29 January 2010, with Roya Sami Khan, the daughter of a retired diplomat and army general.[15][78] According to the media, Adnan first met Roya in India during her visit in 2010 and proposed to her after some time.[79] On 10 May 2017, he became a father.[80]
On May 26, 2015, he submitted a request for Indian citizenship to the Home Ministry, when his Pakistani passport expired and was not renewed by Pakistan's government.[69] In late December 2015, the Indian Home Ministry approved his request for legal status as a citizen of India,[81] effective as of 1 January 2016.[69]
Awards and accolades
Sami has won a number of international awards, including the Nigar Award,[82] the Bolan Academy Award,[82] and the Graduate Award.[45] He was given a special award by UNICEF for the song he wrote for famine-hit Ethiopia as a teenager and a United Nations Peace Medal for a song he wrote and performed for Africa.[45]
A review of his piano solo performance on Channel 4, UK, in Keyboard magazine acknowledged him as the Keyboard Discovery of The 90s.[10][45]
In 2001, he was awarded the Breakthrough Artist of the Year by MTV.[46][83]
Swedish and British radio and television have often referred to him as the fastest keyboard player in the world.[84][85] Adnan has performed for prestigious music festivals to sold-out stadiums of his solo concert tours all over the world in over forty countries. In summer 2003, he became the only Asian artist to have sold out Wembley Stadium, London, for two consecutive nights, which won him a place in the Limca Book of Records.[60][61]
As a classical concert pianist, Sami has had the honour of giving 'Royal Command' performances before the King of Sweden and King Hussein of Jordan.[10][86]
In 2007, Sami was honoured with a Special Award from the U.K. Parliament (House of Commons) for his 'Outstanding Contribution to Sub-Continental Music'.
In 2008, he was presented the "Naushad Music Award" by Andhra Pradesh Department of Culture, in Hyderabad.[87][88]
In 2008 he also won "Best International Act" at the UK Asian Music Awards.[89]
In 2013, Adnan was honoured with the BrandLaureate International Brand Personality award by the President of The BrandLaureate, Dr KK Johan, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[90]
Later in 2013, Sami was honoured with a Special Award by the Canadian Parliament for his 'Exceptional Services to Indian Music'.
In 2015, on his recent North America Tour,[91][92] Adnan was the first Asian to become the ‘Honorary Deputy Sheriff of Texas’ at a ceremony held in Houston, where he was presented with a 'Badge', 'Sheriff Hat' and Appointment Certificate.[93]
In April 2017, Sami created history by becoming the first South Asian to have sold out London's iconic Wembley Stadium for a record 8 times.[94] The Mayor of London, Mr. Sadiq Khan honoured Adnan & attended the concert.[95]
Discography
Year | Album | Songs | Co-singers |
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1986 | Live in Karachi | 1. "Durga" | Zakir Hussain |
2. "Folk Tune" | Zakir Hussain | ||
3. "Jazz Piece" | Zakir Hussain | ||
4. "Bageshri" | Zakir Hussain | ||
1989 | Ecstasy | 1. "Raag Bairagi" | Zakir Hussain |
2. "Folk Tune from N.W.F.P" | Zakir Hussain | ||
3. "Dhun in Mishr Khamaj" | Zakir Hussain | ||
4. "Dhun in Pillu" | Zakir Hussain | ||
1991 | Raag Time | 1. "Wahin Kahin Paao Gi" | |
2. Teri Yaad Aati Hay | |||
3. "Raag Time" | |||
4. "Kahan Bas Gay Ho" | |||
5. "I Can Never" | |||
6. "Feel Your Soul" | |||
7. "Burning for You" | |||
1992 | Behta Darya | 1. "Durga" | |
1995 | Sargam | 1. "Aae Khuda, aae Khuda" | |
2. "Suhani rutt ayi" | Hamid Ali Khan, Hadiqa Kiyani | ||
3. "Pall do pall kay" | |||
4. "Bheega hua mousam" | |||
5. "Chamki kiran" | Hamid Ali Khan | ||
6. "Kab sey khili ho" | Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak, Hadiqa Kiyani | ||
7. "Kya hay, yeh uljhan" | Hadiqa Kiyani | ||
8. "Zara Dholki bajao" | Asha Bhosle | ||
9. "Pyar bina jeena nahin" | Hadiqa Kiyani | ||
10. "Barse Badal" | Hadiqa Kiyani | ||
11. "Woh mujhay yaad" | Hadiqa Kiyani | ||
1997 | Badaltey Mausam | 1. "Badaltay Mausam" | |
2. "Kabhi to Nazar Milao" | Asha Bhosle | ||
3. "Bahoon Kay Gheray" | |||
4. "Pehli Wari" | |||
5. "Hum Phir Milengay" | |||
6. "Dil to Mera" | |||
7. "Koi Rehta Hai" | |||
8. "Aao Na" | |||
9. "Nakhra Us Ka" | |||
2000 | Always Yours | 1. "Bheega Mausam" | |
2."Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein" | |||
3. "Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein(Unplugged)" | |||
4. "Lift Karadey" | Ft. Govinda (actor) | ||
5. "Mehndi Masala" | Asha Bhosle | ||
6. "Pyar Bina" | Asha Bhosle | ||
2002 | Tera Chehra | 1. "Kabhi Nahin" | Ft. Amitabh Bachchan |
2. "Meri Yaad" | |||
3. "Nain Se Nain" | Ft. Raveena Tandon | ||
4. "Roothey Hue" | Ft. Aarti Chhabria | ||
5. "Sanson Mein" | |||
6. "Tera Chehra" | Ft. Rani Mukherjee | ||
7. "Teri Baahon Mein" | Ft. Namrata Shirodkar | ||
8. "Tera Bina" | Ft. Mahima Chaudhry (actress) | ||
2003 | Kabhi To Nazar Milao | 1. "Kabhi To Nazar Milao" | Asha Bhosle |
2. "Pyar Hai" | Asha Bhosle | ||
3. "Dholki" | Asha Bhosle | ||
2004 | Teri Kasam | 1. "Kasam" | Ft. Amisha Patel |
2. "Mahiya" | Ft. Bhoomika Chawla | ||
3. "Kabhi Aisa Lage" | Ft. Shonali Nagrani | ||
4. "Pal Do Pal" | Ft. Dia Mirza | ||
5. "Chand Nikla" | |||
6. "Tauba!" | |||
7. "Poocho..." | |||
8. "Best Friend!" | |||
2007 | Kisi Din | 1.Asalaam Walekum | |
2.Baarish | |||
3.Baarish (Unplugged) | |||
4."Dekho Jaaneman" | |||
5."Jharonkha" | |||
6."Kisi Din" | |||
7."Kisi Din (Remix)" | |||
8."Koi Rehta Hai" | |||
9."Sargaroshi" | |||
10."Teri Yaad" | |||
11."Teri Yaad (Remix)" | |||
12."Best Friend" | |||
2009 | Ek Ladki Deewani Si | 1. "Chalo" | |
2. "Dekha Tujhe" | Tulsi Kumar | ||
3. "Ek Ladki" | |||
4. "Laila" | |||
5. "Let's Go Mumbai City" | Jermaine Jackson | ||
6. "Let's Go Mumbai City (Remix)" | |||
7. "Mehfooz" | |||
8. "Sharmili" | |||
9. "Tu Salaamat Rahe" | |||
2013 | Press Play | 1. "Ali Ali" | |
2. "Roya" | |||
3. "Mere Baap" | |||
4. "Kudi Tight" | |||
5. "Mein Tere Saath Hun" | |||
6. "Karun Na Yaad" | |||
7. "Baba" | |||
8. "Dua De" | |||
9. "Ali Ali (Remix)" | |||
10. "Roya (Remix)" | |||
11. "The Azaan (Call To Prayer)" |
Badaltay Mausam (1997) was re-released in India as Kabhi To Nazar Milao (2000).
Filmography
As an actor
- Sargam (1995)
- Afghan (2017)
As a playback singer
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Year | Film | Songs | Co-singers |
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1995 | Sargam | Aae Khuda, Aae Khuda, Jis Nay Ki Justuju | |
Suhani Rutt Ayi, Mann Jhoomay | Hamid Ali Khan, Hadiqa Kiyani | ||
Pall Do Pall Kay Hayn Andheray | |||
Bheega Hua Mousam Pyara | |||
Chamki Kiran, Khilay Purwa | Hamid Ali Khan | ||
Kab Sey Khili Ho (Classic music vs Pop music) | Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak, Hadiqa | ||
Kya Hay, Yeh Uljhan Kya Hay...? | Hadiqa Kiyani | ||
Zara Dholki Bajao Gorio | Asha Bhosle | ||
Pyar Bina Jeena Nahin Jeena | Hadiqa Kiyani | ||
Barse Badal, Dil Mein Halchal | Hadiqa Kiyani | ||
2001 | Ajnabee | Tu Sirf Mera Mehboob | Sunidhi Chauhan |
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar | Kuch Pyar Bhi Kar | ||
Deewaanapan | Nach Nach Nach | Falguni Pathak, Sukhwinder Singh | |
2002 | Junoon | Aankhon Ne Kiya Ishara – (Duet) | Kavita Subramaniam |
Aankhon Ne Kiya Ishara – (Male) | |||
Super Star (Kannada) | Bittaku Bittaku | Shweta Malviya | |
Ab Ke Baras | Mujhe Rab Se Pyaar | Anuradha Sriram | |
Awara Paagal Deewana | Ya Habibi | Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan | |
Chor Machaaye Shor | Ishqan Ishqan – Karsan Sargathiya | ||
Shakti: The Power | Dil Ne Pukara | Alka Yagnik, Ravindre Sathe, Prakash | |
Hum Tum Mile | |||
Pyaasa | Tere Pyaar Ka Chhaya | Sunidhi Chauhan | |
Annarth | Bewafa Bar Mein | Pinky, Preeti Jhangiani | |
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar | Indian Se Aaia | ||
Karz: The Burden of Truth | Aashiqui Ban Ke | Kavita Subramaniam | |
Saathiya | Aye Udi Udi Udi | ||
2003 | Love at Times Square | Aaja Aaja | |
Raat Hai Jawan | |||
Calcutta Mail | Kahan Pe Meri Jaan | Pamela Jain | |
'Chori Chori' | Ruthe Yaar Nu | Sabri Brothers | |
Koi... Mil Gaya | Jadoo Jadoo | Alka Yagnik | |
Boys | Boom Boom | Sadhana Sargam | |
Joggers' Park | Ishq Hota Nahin Sabke Liye | Zameer Kazmi | |
Janasheen | Nashe Nashe Mein Yaar | Sunidhi Chauhan | |
Sssshhh... | Dheere Dheere Hua | Alka Yagnik | |
2004 | Plan | Kaise Kaise | Sunidhi Chauhan |
Tum – A Dangerous Obsession | Kyun Mera Dil Tujhko Chaahe | ||
Muskaan | Yaad Aayee | ||
Yuva | Baadal | Alka Yagnik | |
Aaytha Ezhuthu (Tamil) | Nenjam Ellam | Sujatha Mohan | |
Chot Aaj Isko, Kal Tere Ko | Pani Re Pani | Sunidhi Chauhan | |
Shankar Dada MBBS (Telugu) | Ye Jilla | Kalpana | |
Naach | Ishq Da Tadka | Sonu Kakkar | |
Aitraaz | Gela Gela Gela | Sunidhi Chauhan | |
Sullan (Tamil) | Kilu Kiluppana | Premji Amaran, Pop Shalini | |
Varsham (Telugu) | Nizam Pori | Suneeta Rao | |
2005 | Sehar | Palken Jhukaao Na | Alka Yagnik |
Page 3 | Mere Wajood | ||
Jurm | Nazrein Teri Nazrein | ||
Lucky: No Time for Love | Shayad Yahi To Pyar Hai | Lata Mangeshkar | |
Sun Zara | |||
Waqt: The Race Against Time | Apne Jahanke | Sonu Nigam | |
Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai | Bahon Mein Nahin Rehna | Asha Bhosle | |
Garam Masala | Kiss Me Baby | ||
Mahanandi (Telugu) | Katthilaanti Ammayi | Kamalakar, Sujatha Mohan | |
Makalkku (Malayalam) | Chanjadiyaadi | ||
2006 | Rehguzar | Allah Hu | |
Taxi No. 9211 | Meter Down | ||
Meter Down (Rock N Roll Mix) | Guru Sharma (Remix) | ||
Kachchi Sadak | Khwaja Mere Khwaja | ||
Khosla Ka Ghosla | Sayane Hai Janaab | ||
Ab Kya Karenge Bhaiya | |||
Jaan-E-Mann | Udh Jaana ? | Kunal Ganjawala, Sunidhi Chauhan | |
Udh Jaana ? – Club Mix | Kunal Ganjawala, Sunidhi Chauhan | ||
2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Dil Kya Kare | |
Soundarya (Kannada) | Sneha Preethi | ||
Yogi (Telugu) | Gana Gana Gana | Sudha | |
Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule (Telugu) | Cheli Chamaku | Anushka Manchanda, Swetha | |
Life in a... Metro | Baatein Kuch Ankahein Si | ||
Shankar Dada Zindabad (Telugu) | Bhoogolamantha | Gopika Poornima | |
Darling | Saathiya | Tulsi Kumar | |
Saathiya (Remix) | Tulsi Kumar | ||
Dhamaal | Chal Na Che Shor Machlein | Shaan | |
Dekho Dekho Dil Ye Bole | Shaan | ||
Miss India Martee Mujhpe | Amit Kumar | ||
Satham Podathey (Tamil) | O Indha Kaadhal | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
No Smoking | Jab Bhi Ciggaret (Jazz) | ||
Taare Zameen Par | Mera Jahan | Auriel Cordo, Ananya Wadkar | |
Return of Hanuman | Blackhole | ||
2008 | Shaurya | Dheere Dheere | Sunidhi Chauhan |
Dheemaku (Kannada) | Suryaane | ||
Superstar | Don't I Love Or Do I Love U | Sunidhi Chauhan | |
U Me Aur Hum | Jee Le | Shreya Ghoshal | |
Phatte | Sunidhi Chauhan | ||
Dil Dhakda Hai | Shreya Ghoshal | ||
Mumbai Salsa | Choti Si Iltija | ||
Tahaan | Jee Lo | ||
Khushboo | Kyon Hai Mujhe Lagta | ||
Tum Jo Mile Humko | |||
Kyon Hai Mujhe Lagta – (Remix) | |||
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Awaara Dil | ||
Kidnap | Haan Ji | ||
Gumnaam – The Mystery | Ishq Ne Kitna | Shreya Ghoshal | |
2009 | Jayeebhava (Telugu) | Zindhagi | Andriya |
Siva Manasula Sakthi (Tamil) | Oru Kal | ||
2010 | Dulha Mil Gaya | Akela Dil, Akela Dil (Remix) | Anushka Manchanda |
My Name Is Khan | Noor E Khuda Tu Kaha Chhupa Hai | Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan | |
Click | Click Click Click Click | Shamir Tandon | |
Sadiyaan | Taron Bhari Hai Ye Raat Sajaan | Sunidhi Chauhan | |
Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De? | Hota Hai Har Faisala Ek Second Mein | ||
Hota Hai Har Faisala Ek Second Mein – (Remix) | |||
Chikku Bukku (Tamil) | Vizhi Oru Paadhi | Sujatha Mohan | |
2011 | 100% Love (Telugu) | Infatuation | |
Poley Poley Urey Mon (Assamese) | Bor Bor Manuhor | ||
Oosaravelli (Telugu) | Nenante | ||
2012 | Ishq (Telugu) | Oh Priya Priya | Nithya Menen |
Julai (Telugu) | Oh Madhu | ||
Devudu Chesina Manushulu (Telugu) | Nuvvantey Chala | ||
Dhenikaina Ready (Telugu) | Ninnu Choodakunda | ||
Rush | O Re Khuda | Javed Basheer | |
2013 | 3G | Bulbulliya | |
Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde (Telugu) | Neeve Neeve | ||
2014 | Veeram (Tamil) | Thangame Thangame | Priyadharshini |
Oka Laila Kosam (Telugu) | O Cheli Nuvve Naa Cheli | ||
Kill Dil (Hindi) | Sweeta | ||
2015 | Temper (Telugu) | Choolenge Aasma | Ramya Behara |
Bajrangi Bhaijaan (Hindi) | Bhar Do Jholi Meri | Solo | |
2017 |
As a music director and composer
- Sargam (1995)
- Love at Times Square (2003)
- Lucky: No Time for Love (2005)
- Dhamaal (2007)
- Mumbai Salsa (2007)
- Khushboo (2008)
- 1920 (2008)
- Shaurya (2008)
- Daddy Cool, co-director: Raghav Sachar
- Sadiyaan (2010)
- Chance Pe Dance (2010), co-director: Pritam Chakraborty, Ken Ghosh, Sandeep Shirodkar
External links
- Interview on Republic TV by Arnab Goswami.
- Adnan Sami at IMDb
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- 1971 births
- Living people
- Alumni of King's College London
- Bollywood playback singers
- Indian film score composers
- Indian male film singers
- Indian male pop singers
- Indian television presenters
- Indian Muslims
- Indian people of Pashtun descent
- Indian pop composers
- Musicians from London
- Musicians from Mumbai
- Nigar Award winners
- Pakistani emigrants to India
- Pakistani film singers
- Pakistani people of Afghan descent
- Pakistani pop singers
- People with acquired Indian citizenship
- People educated at Rugby School