Renowned singer Adnan Sami has made a heartbreaking revelation about being denied a visa by Pakistan to attend the last rites of his mother, Begum Naureen, in October 2024. In a deeply emotional interview on Aap Ki Adalat with Rajat Sharma, Sami shared how he was forced to witness her funeral via WhatsApp video call after Pakistani authorities refused his urgent visa request.
“She passed away suddenly. She had no prior health issues,” said Sami. “The Indian government showed immense compassion and granted me immediate clearance, but Pakistan outright denied my visa. I watched her Janaza on video call—it broke me.”
Adnan Sami, who gave up his Pakistani citizenship and became an Indian citizen in 2016, expressed profound grief and disappointment at the denial, calling it a moment of personal devastation rooted in political bitterness.
Despite his complicated history with his country of birth, Sami clarified that his appeal was purely humanitarian and apolitical. “All I asked for was a chance to say goodbye to my mother. What could be more personal than that?” he said during the televised interview.
The revelation has sparked widespread sympathy and criticism, with many questioning the ethical implications of denying a son the right to perform his mother’s final rites. Social media platforms have seen an outpouring of support for Sami, with users expressing shock and sorrow over the incident.
Sami’s relationship with Pakistan has long been strained due to his vocal support for India and criticism of the Pakistani establishment. However, this incident, he said, was not about politics, but about basic human compassion.
As the story continues to stir strong emotions across borders, Sami’s candid revelation shines a light on how geopolitical rifts can deeply affect personal lives, especially in moments of grief and loss.
