Singer-composer Adnan Sami on Monday responded firmly to criticism from the Maharashtra Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut over his recent publicised meal with RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) chief Mohan Bhagwat during the organisation’s centenary celebrations in Mumbai. The remarks follow heightened reactions from political quarters about the interaction.
The controversy began after Sami shared photographs on his social media showing him dining with Bhagwat and praising the RSS chief. In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Sami wrote: “Had an incredible afternoon with the legendary Sarsanghchalak (Chief) of RSS, Sri Mohan Bhagwat ji. It was delightful to hear him speak, and there were so many myths & misconceptions that he so eloquently explained & cleared. An incredible gentleman & beautiful soul.”
Following this, the Maharashtra Congress criticised the RSS for hosting Sami, alleging the meeting was inappropriate given his family background. In a post on X, the party noted that Sami’s father, Arshad Sami Khan, had served as a pilot in the Pakistan Air Force and was involved in operations during the 1965 India–Pakistan war, including attacks on the Pathankot air base. The Congress labelled the interaction as “anti-national.”
अदनान सामीचे वडील, अर्शद सामी खान हे पाकिस्तानी हवाई दलाचे पायलट होते ज्यांनी १९६५ च्या युद्धात पठाणकोट हवाई तळ उद्ध्वस्त केला होता. आज मोहन भागवत त्याच्यासोबत जेवणाचा आस्वाद घेत आहेत.
आरएसएस = देश द्रोही.#देशद्रोही_भाजपा #RSS https://t.co/AOgxoaDqXi
— Maharashtra Congress (@INCMaharashtra) February 8, 2026
In response, Sami addressed the Maharashtra Congress directly in a post, urging them to move past historical grievances. “Dear respected fellow patriots from the Maharashtra Congress (@INCMaharashtra), It would not be fair to blame you for the tragic Partition that your forefathers were responsible for, because you cannot be held accountable for their deeds,” he wrote. He continued by drawing a parallel with contemporary international relations, saying: “Regardless, today you acknowledge Pakistan as a legitimate nation… Therefore, once a legitimate conversion has taken place legally & as per procedure, then you accept it and move on… Similarly, kindly move on…”
Sami also addressed remarks from Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, blending critique with a lighter jab about Raut’s musical abilities. “And my dear Sanjay (@rautsanjay61) it will be extremely wrong of me to blame your beloved father for the atrocious manner in which you play the harmonium. Your fingering is completely wrong and misplaced! I will be happy to teach you!” he wrote.
Mr Dear respected fellow patriots from the Maharashtra Congress ( @INCMaharashtra),
It would not be fair on you if anyone blames you for the tragic partition which your foreFATHERS were responsible for as you cannot be held responsible for any of their deeds. Regardless, today…— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) February 9, 2026
Emphasising his identity as an artist rather than a political figure, Sami added: “I’m not a politician, I’m a musician who spreads love through his songs and therefore will love everyone who gives me love — I love you all too… Try love next time… That’s all! Jai Hind & Jai Maharashtra!”
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