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"If there was intolerance in the country, would I have asked for citizenship?" says Adnan Sami

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Amidst the debate over the alleged rising intolerance in the country, famous Pakistani singer Adnan Sami has stated that he would not have sought Indian citizenship had there been any such issue. He said,

"If there was intolerance in the country, would I have asked for citizenship in the country? I believe actions speak louder than words." The singer was speaking at an event in Delhi.

Sami who was granted permission to stay in India in August also spoke about the cancellation of popular Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali's performances in Mumbai and said,

"Yes, he should perform. Everybody should perform. Music does not have colour or religion. If I listen to a song, I don't care about the colour, religion or country of the singer. It doesn't matter even if it is in another language because I love the music...If Michael Jackson recorded his music in Los Angeles or London, how does it matter? It (the music) reached me, I like it and that's it. If the music touches you, then it shouldn't matter."

Sami stated that his role as a singer in fostering the ties between India and Pakistan was to create "music and harmony",

"I am a singer, my job is to create music and harmony. Wherever I see harmony, I would go towards there. There is nothing more beautiful for a musician to listen and see harmony. And if such a thing can happen, I like more than a billion people here would love it."

The singer also talked about the controversy regarding a cricket series between India and Pakistan, "Yes, cricket should be played. Nothing will happen out of that, but why not. Let's get real. It will happen one day, but in the meanwhile let's play cricket. Let's play ball, at least somewhere." 

Adnan Sami stated that the love he had received from Bollywood and the people of India meant everything to him and that he considers the country his home now, 
"When my first album came out, it wasn't Bollywood. The love that I received from people was everything and it still is everything for me. After 16 years, it is not just the land where I work, but also my home and my love...Today, I feel proud when a good thing happens in the country. 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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