Updated On: 08 November, 2021 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Adnan Sami had applied for Indian citizenship in 2015 and became a citizen of the country in January 2016. Today will always hold a special place in Adnan`s heart as he finally received the prestigious award after facing huge backlash

Adnan Sami receives Padma Shri/Pic: Pallav Paliwal
From `Lift Kara De`, `Kabhi Toh Nazar Mila` to `Bhar Do Jholi Meri`, singer Adnan Sami has undoubtedly entertained music lovers with his versatile songs in a career spanning over 25 years, and now getting honoured with the Padma Shri, India`s fourth-highest civilian award, must be one of the biggest milestones of his life.
On Monday, President Ram Nath Kovind conferred Adnan with the Padma Shri in a ceremony held in Delhi. He received the award in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.