A fiery war of words broke out between singer Adnan Sami and former Pakistani federal minister Fawad Chaudhry after a sarcastic remark regarding Sami’s Indian citizenship went viral on social media.
Following the recent Pahalgam attack, India’s government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suspended visa services for Pakistani citizens and ordered the cancellation of all active visas from April 27.
In this backdrop, journalist reports highlighted the move on platform X (formerly Twitter), prompting Fawad Chaudhry to mockingly ask, "What about Adnan Sami?"
The jab did not sit well with Sami, who swiftly fired back, branding Fawad "ignorant" and a "fool." Sami wrote, "Who will tell this ignorant fool that I acquired Indian citizenship back in 2016?"
The spat didn’t end there. Fawad, continuing the banter, referred to Sami as "our Lahori Adnan Sami," suggesting he sounded deflated after the incident. This further fueled Sami’s anger, leading him to clarify, "I'm from Peshawar, not Lahore."
Taking the exchange a step further, Sami ridiculed Fawad’s past ministerial roles, stating, "It's astonishing you were once the Minister of (Mis) Information and even of Science. What kind of 'Bu*****t science' was that?"
The heated exchange quickly captured the attention of social media users across Pakistan and India. Some rallied behind Sami, while others applauded Fawad’s sharp retorts.
This is not the first time Adnan Sami, known for hits like Kabhie To Nazar Milao and Lafzon Mein, has found himself at odds with Pakistanis since accepting Indian citizenship. Sami, who now resides in Mumbai with his family, has often faced criticism for his outspoken views on Pakistan.
Previously, Sami revealed it took him 18 years to acquire Indian nationality, during which he spent nearly 18 months stateless. In interviews, he has cited security concerns in Pakistan as a key reason behind his decision.
