"I primarily needed a bit of time to myself."
Adnan Sami is a popular playback singer of Bollywood. However, he had been on a break for several years.
After singing in Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), the singer embarked on a hiatus from the industry.
Adnan opened up about this decision. He explained: “It was not a calculated move but something that sort of happened.
“I primarily needed a bit of time to myself to recuperate, rejuvenate, and be receptive while listening to some new stuff that has come my way.
“You don’t actually realise that it’s been such a gap because time flies at a ferocious space.
“It seems like only yesterday that Bajrangi Bhaijaan happened and I sang ‘Bhar Do Jholi’.
“When you look back, you feel that it’s been long. I’m excited about the new song.
“I am currently touring a lot with concerts around the world.
“But I am happy to be getting back into the recording phase and I am doing a lot of new stuff and recording for films as well as independent music which has been a very important part of my life.”
Adnan Sami delved into his approach to his work. He explained: “But jokes apart, I’ve never released songs for the sake of releasing.
“I have been in the business now for 35 years and my discography and body of work have tremendous variety.
“Right from classical to indie pop to instrumental music as I am a pianist and then there’s the independent singing and then film songs and there’s variety in genres.
“But you might not find that much of quantity that would be expected in 35 years.
“The reason is that my approach to music is emotional. I don’t look at it as a business. It is a passion for me.”
Adnan Sami added that he felt blessed. He continued: “If you think business, then, you have to keep churning.
“I am not saying that this is not my bread and butter but I feel blessed that God has been so kind to make my passion my profession. I am not in that zone where I sort of boast that I have sung 5000 songs.
“And don’t get me wrong, I am not judging anybody who does that as that in itself is a talent but it’s not my goal.
“I chose music despite being a qualified lawyer because it is my passion.
“And I’m the only one in my family who was a musician or in the entertainment business.
“Everybody else are aristocrats, in bureaucracy and politics. Therefore, I tend to do things which are very close to my heart.
“Several musicians abroad take a break for four or even five years and then come out with a new album.
“Of course, you’re constantly composing and working within yourself but you deliberately step away.
“I feel in order, to be honest with what I want to do, I need to take a bit of time out, recharge, listen for a while.
“When you get into the work mode, you get very little time to listen as you are involved in your own work.
“Music is always evolving so you need to be updated.”
Adnan went on to divulge the trend of Indian music. He said:
“As for the trend, I think it’s good as there’s some great melodies out there from the past which are being revived and it’s nice for them to be introduced to today’s generation.
“And as for new artistes doing covers, as they are done all over the world and like paying a tribute to the artiste but my only concern is that sometimes, the credit should be given to the original composer while taking credit for the new song.
“There should be due diligence to give due credit because that’s the honourable thing to do.”
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