Adnan Sami

Rated as the fastest keyboard player in the world by Swedish Radio and Television Broadcasting, Adnan Sami is no stranger to fame and adulation. After climbing his way to the top of music charts this versatile musician stunned his fans world over by losing 97 kg weight in six months. A new slim and trim Adnan Sami won back the love of his wife and also came out with new album “Kisi Din” which is rocking the charts. Needless to say there are few who can match Adnan in the ‘size’ of his talents.

A cherubic face and an ever-smiling persona effectively hide the immense talent that lies buried in Adnan Sami Khan. Recipient of several International awards such as the Nigar and the Bolan Academy Award.

A God-given gift starting at the age of five, Sami first learnt to play the piano on his father’s electronic piano. Although he only took one music class in his school, he was playing piano like a professional when he was just 7 years old. There has been no looking back since then.

Educated at London’s famed ‘Rugby School’, the grand piano in the boarding house honed his growing mastery. Western Classical, Jazz, Pop all were a child’s play for this audacious musician.

Adnan as an artist has ventured in uncharted territories, and yet this pianist cum composer cum singer has always found success in all his musical endeavors. Sami's vocal albums are consistently successful in sales, each one selling more than a million copies

‘Kabhi to Nazar Milao’, in collaboration with the legendary Asha Bhonsle, happened as a result of one of these musical explorations. In one of their frequent meetings, Adnan played some melodies he had composed, and Kabhi to Nazar Milao was born. Asha’s vocal charm enriches this melodious album, which keeps the listeners hooked to the music. His album Kabhi To Nazaraan Milao, became the all-time largest selling independent album in India upon release. Khan followed that album with Tera Chehra, which sold several million copies all over the world. His latest album is "Kisi Din" which is also a big hit. His Bollywood music projects have also brought him laurels, most notably his duet with Amitabh Bachchan on his hit number “Lift Kara De” and his song “Meter Down” from the film “Taxi No. 9211”.

He often releases music albums with Bollywood celebrities participating in the music videos. The celebrities who have participated include Namrata Shirodhkar ("Bheegi Bheegi Raat"), Mahima Chaudhry , Raveena Tandon , Rani Mukherjee ("Tera Chehra"), Govinda , Fardeen Khan , Amisha Patel ("O Meri Jaan"), Bhoomika Chawla ("Maahiya"), Diya Mirza ("Pal Do Pal") and most famously, Amitabh Bachchan ("Kabhi Nehi").

Sami has performed for prestigious music festivals to sold-out stadia of his solo concert tours all over the world in over forty countries.

He has also performed before Heads of State and Government such as President Mitterrand of France, the President of United Arab Emirates, the President and Prime Minister of India, the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, the President and Prime Minister of Khazakhstan, the Prime Minsiter of Kyrgystan, the Prime Minister and Christina of Sweden.

After his magical weight loss Adnan is already conquering new heights as an artist and a family man.

Trivia:

1) The first pianist to play Indian Classical music on the electric piano, his fingers moved so quickly over the keyboard that they blurred in the cameras recording him playing.


2) Adnan has shared the stage with the likes of Yanni.


3) Keyboard magazine referred to him as the ‘Keyboard Discovery of the 90’s’.


4) He was also given MTV's 'Breakthrough Artiste of the Year' award for 2001.


5) Sami was invited to be a member of the jury of the prestigious music festival "Voice of Asia" competition, held annually at Almaty, Kazhakstan - the jury comprises top music composers of the world.


6) As a classical concert pianist, Sami has had the honour of giving "solo" Royal Command performances before the King of Sweden and King Hussein of Jordan.


7) Sami has recently been featured in a documentary, commissioned by the Foreign and Common Wealth Office of Great Britain, about ten people from the sub-continent who have influenced the Asian culture in the UK over the last fifty years.


8) His album “Kabhi to Nazar Milao” remained number one on the music charts for an unprecedented 78 weeks.


9) He has also been honoured by UNICEF with a special award and a UN Peace Award for a song he wrote for Africa.