Adnan SAMI'S Third InningsA
SAMI'S Third Innings
Exactly a year after his second
marriage fell apart, the singer-composer wed Roya in January. In an
exclusive interview, the newlyweds talked about their hush-hush wedding,
dealing with controversies surrounding his previous relationships and
wanting kids
If he could have had his way, Adnan Sami
would have proposed to Roya Faryabi in a dhaba. But carefully
considering his Afghani, Munich-based wife's delicate disposition, the
singer-composer went traditional, choosing a candle lit dinner at a posh
restaurant and slipping the ring on her finger in one smooth move
before she could even blink. “She exclaimed, 'What is this?’” remembers
Adnan 34, with Roya 25, giggling softly by his side, “I said, 'Well,
it's not candy, but it's as sweet.' I was over the moon when she
accepted. I adore Roya.”
That was almost three months ago. On the evening of Jan. 29, at a private nikah ceremony at Adnan's plush home in Mumbai, the two became man and wife. The only guests were the couple's immediate family members, including Adnan's 15-year-old son Azaan.
That was almost three months ago. On the evening of Jan. 29, at a private nikah ceremony at Adnan's plush home in Mumbai, the two became man and wife. The only guests were the couple's immediate family members, including Adnan's 15-year-old son Azaan.
| 'I Would
Love To Sing For Pak Movies' “I love Pakistan a lot and if any good offer comes from Lollywood, I would love to render my voice for Pakistani movies,” says Adnan who was on a short visit to Lahore alongwith his third wife. “My wife Roya has accompanied me on this trip to Lahore. I am eager to show her around this historically rich city and to let her taste the true flavours of Punjab's exotic cuisine” Adnan expressed his views in an exclusive interview. He further added that it is a bitter reality that the Indian film music is rapidly reaching the pinnacle of success and has gained worldwide fame and popularity whereas Pakistani music industry still has to go extra miles to get recognised at the international level. He was of the view that Pakistani too has a treasure trove of gifted musical singers. Like in every other field, he said that Pakistan and India need to cooperate in the field of music and film also so that artists from both the nations would get equal opportunity to display their talent. Answering a question, he said that he was of the view that the marriage of Indian tennis star with Shoaib Malik is a very positive step towards pacifying the rivalry between the two nations. While speaking about his meeting with Nawaz Sharif, Adnan said, “I am grateful to him for the love and respect he had shown for me and Roya.” |
The bride wore a traditional lehnga for the
first time, a peacock-blue ethereal creation, and the groom a midnight
blue raw silk achkan, both designed by their good friend, designer
Shahid Amir. “The ring Adnan slipped on my finger was so special because
this is the first gift that Baba gave Ammijaan (Adnan's mother)”
reveals Roya, holding up an eternal band of diamonds. “My ring for Adnan
is unique too. I lost my brother a few years ago and my mother had
designed this gold band for his wedding. We were shocked when she gave
it to Adnan. It was a priceless gesture.”
Ironically, Adnan and Roya wed exactly a year after his second marriage fell apart and his then wife Sabah Galadari went to the police station, accusing the singer of domestic abuse. On the night of Jan. 29, 2009, Sabah alleged that things turned ugly after a furious row and Adnan hurt her with a cigarette butt - charges that the singer has hotly refuted.
Today, the memory lingers, but Roya and Adnan have put it behind them and happily so, they are even able to make light of it. “When I proposed, I told Roya, 'You do know that I have a reputation for domestic violence?' She replied, 'Don't worry. I'm a black belt in taekwondo, my five sisters know karate and my father is a retired army general,” narrates Adnan.
Despite it being marriage No. 3 for Adnan, the two have hurtled into love since the moment they set eyes on each other six months ago, when Roya dropped by with her family to watch the singer during a recording at a studio in Suburban Mumbai. Adnan was love struck immediately, while Roya was wooed by his charm, his constant messaging and phone calls.
Ironically, Adnan and Roya wed exactly a year after his second marriage fell apart and his then wife Sabah Galadari went to the police station, accusing the singer of domestic abuse. On the night of Jan. 29, 2009, Sabah alleged that things turned ugly after a furious row and Adnan hurt her with a cigarette butt - charges that the singer has hotly refuted.
Today, the memory lingers, but Roya and Adnan have put it behind them and happily so, they are even able to make light of it. “When I proposed, I told Roya, 'You do know that I have a reputation for domestic violence?' She replied, 'Don't worry. I'm a black belt in taekwondo, my five sisters know karate and my father is a retired army general,” narrates Adnan.
Despite it being marriage No. 3 for Adnan, the two have hurtled into love since the moment they set eyes on each other six months ago, when Roya dropped by with her family to watch the singer during a recording at a studio in Suburban Mumbai. Adnan was love struck immediately, while Roya was wooed by his charm, his constant messaging and phone calls.
While the two were faintly acquainted with
each other because their fathers, both diplomats, had been friends, they
met for the first time last year. The couple feel their love is
destined; after all, Roya is a technical engineer with a
telecommunications company in Germany and it is only her strong passion
for classical music that drew her to pop
| When Adnan
Broke Into Tears… Adnan Sami Khan broke into sobs while listening to the song, 'Awaz de kahan hai, dunya meri jawan hai' sung by Saira Naseem. She was invited to perform at the reception hosted by PPP's General Secretary and Senator Jehangir Badar in honour of Adnan and his wife. When Saira noticed tears in Adnan's eyes, she paused for a while and said, “I am singing here to make you happy not to bring tears in your eyes,” to which Adnan Sami replied, “This song reminds me of my father, it was his absolute favourite.” |
by Adnan's recording that particular day.
“I'm a traditional girl, even though we've lived many years in Munich. When marriage proposals came for me, I always had several questions in my head. With Adnan, I had none. I completely trusted him. In fact, I used to ask him, 'Why is this going so fast?'” Roya reveals, shaking her head in amazement. It was Adnan's deep caring nature and love that attracted Roya; she says the singer was always there for her, even starting her day in Munich by enquiring whether she had eaten breakfast.
Roya began flying down often to meet Adnan, their love blossoming in spite of being miles apart. One of the most important visits included her first introduction to Adnan's teenaged son Azaan, who mostly lives with his mother in
Karachi. “It was essential for me to know what my
child felt because I got Azaan back after 10 years,” says Adnan. “They
first met as friends at a dinner I hosted for both our families. After
the meeting, I asked him, 'Bachche, what do you think?' He said, “Babs
(short for Baba), honestly, go for it!” Adnan laughs that his new wife
and Azaan are so thick today that on movie nights, they gang up against
Adnan's fondness for old classics.
It all spells out happily ever after, but like every couple, Adnan and Roya have shared the bad and the good. The singer's relationship with first wife Zeba is cordial today and he admits that the marriage fell apart because they “grew out of each other”.
Last year, he extricated himself from a messy divorce with Sabah. The singer claims that Sabah couldn't handle his female fans fawning over him and that she had scant respect for his parents. “My family is sacred to me. You mess with them, you mess with me,” he said.
Adnan remarried Sabah in April 2007, three years after they first divorced in April 2004.
It's a lot of baggage for a new relationship and Roya says it's important that the two trust each other totally.
Despite the scars from previous marriages, the couple hasn't signed a pre-nup. How is this marriage different from Adnan's previous two? “Well, it's pleasant!” he says and laughs, then sobers up, “Every marriage has its good moments. It's what destiny ordains. Roya understands my profession and that when female fans go berserk, it's because of my persona. It's not easy seeing your husband like that, but what's important is trust and communication.”
With things turning so acrimonious with Sabah, Adnan's property too got dragged into the battle as he had transferred some flats in his ex-wife's name. Posed with the question whether he would buy property in Roya's name, Adnan pauses dramatically and grimaces, while Roya hurriedly states that she wouldn't even want him to. “I'm an emotional Leo. I learn my lesson, then I go and make my next mistake!” admits Adnan.
Now that they've found each other, it's difficult being apart. Roya plans to continue working for the same telecom company, but is already winding up things in Munich so that she can make Adnan's “house into a home”. And yes, children are on the cards and the musician claims Roya's warmth, beauty and understanding have made him look forward to the future. “You have to admit, she was pretty much dived into the deep end of the pool when she agreed to marry me. She gives me strength because she is a home-maker and has such unconditional love,” Adnan says. In the
“I'm a traditional girl, even though we've lived many years in Munich. When marriage proposals came for me, I always had several questions in my head. With Adnan, I had none. I completely trusted him. In fact, I used to ask him, 'Why is this going so fast?'” Roya reveals, shaking her head in amazement. It was Adnan's deep caring nature and love that attracted Roya; she says the singer was always there for her, even starting her day in Munich by enquiring whether she had eaten breakfast.
Roya began flying down often to meet Adnan, their love blossoming in spite of being miles apart. One of the most important visits included her first introduction to Adnan's teenaged son Azaan, who mostly lives with his mother in
Karachi. “It was essential for me to know what my
child felt because I got Azaan back after 10 years,” says Adnan. “They
first met as friends at a dinner I hosted for both our families. After
the meeting, I asked him, 'Bachche, what do you think?' He said, “Babs
(short for Baba), honestly, go for it!” Adnan laughs that his new wife
and Azaan are so thick today that on movie nights, they gang up against
Adnan's fondness for old classics.It all spells out happily ever after, but like every couple, Adnan and Roya have shared the bad and the good. The singer's relationship with first wife Zeba is cordial today and he admits that the marriage fell apart because they “grew out of each other”.
Last year, he extricated himself from a messy divorce with Sabah. The singer claims that Sabah couldn't handle his female fans fawning over him and that she had scant respect for his parents. “My family is sacred to me. You mess with them, you mess with me,” he said.
Adnan remarried Sabah in April 2007, three years after they first divorced in April 2004.
It's a lot of baggage for a new relationship and Roya says it's important that the two trust each other totally.
Despite the scars from previous marriages, the couple hasn't signed a pre-nup. How is this marriage different from Adnan's previous two? “Well, it's pleasant!” he says and laughs, then sobers up, “Every marriage has its good moments. It's what destiny ordains. Roya understands my profession and that when female fans go berserk, it's because of my persona. It's not easy seeing your husband like that, but what's important is trust and communication.”
With things turning so acrimonious with Sabah, Adnan's property too got dragged into the battle as he had transferred some flats in his ex-wife's name. Posed with the question whether he would buy property in Roya's name, Adnan pauses dramatically and grimaces, while Roya hurriedly states that she wouldn't even want him to. “I'm an emotional Leo. I learn my lesson, then I go and make my next mistake!” admits Adnan.
Now that they've found each other, it's difficult being apart. Roya plans to continue working for the same telecom company, but is already winding up things in Munich so that she can make Adnan's “house into a home”. And yes, children are on the cards and the musician claims Roya's warmth, beauty and understanding have made him look forward to the future. “You have to admit, she was pretty much dived into the deep end of the pool when she agreed to marry me. She gives me strength because she is a home-maker and has such unconditional love,” Adnan says. In the
The Visit To
Lahore After
the third fairytale wedding of renowned (read notorious) singer Adnan
Sami Khan, the dude recently decided to take his better half Roya
Faryabi, to Lahore and then his hometown Islamabad. The trip was to
better acquaint Roya with his country and traditions. On hearing of
their arrival quite a few political parties as well as their family and
friends threw amazing bashes for them. After all, Pakistanis had to let
the girl know of their hospitable ways and manners. Besides meeting
friends and family, on the agenda was a tour of the historical sites of
the city which was however stunted due to Adnan's sudden health issues.It was during their stay in the city that the couple visited the Nawaz clan at Raiwind. Adnan later revealed that during their meeting Sharif and he had discussed various issues including music. It was at this point that Adnan came up with a plan of singing with Sharif who is known for his love of music. In fact not just Nawaz, but Shahbaz Sharif is also famous for his singing talent. Shahbaz has been known to intersperse his public addresses with his singing. Let's see what political concoction brims out of this duo's musical cup. |
meantime though, the couple has two wedding
receptions, in Munich and Mumbai, to plan.
A couple of years ago, the singer had admitted that he endured an arduous battle with the bulge to woo back Sabah. What would he do for Roya? “Lose more weight?” he says with a laugh, “Seriously, Roya is the love of my life and I will go out of my way to make her happy.”
A couple of years ago, the singer had admitted that he endured an arduous battle with the bulge to woo back Sabah. What would he do for Roya? “Lose more weight?” he says with a laugh, “Seriously, Roya is the love of my life and I will go out of my way to make her happy.”
