--- title: "Name the Pakistan-born singer who was granted Indian citizenship on humanitarian ground with effect from January 1, 2016?" description: "Name the Pakistan-born singer who was granted Indian citizenship on humanitarian ground with effect from January 1, 2016?" author: "Ranbir Sharma" published: 2018-03-10 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/38762/name-the-pakistan-born-singer-who-was-granted-indian-citizenship-on-humanitarian-ground-with-effect-from-january-1-2016 category: "general knowledge" tags: ["general knowledge"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Name the Pakistan-born singer who was granted Indian citizenship on humanitarian ground with effect from January 1, 2016? [Name](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100691/name-a-famous-tennis-tournament-played-on-grass) the Pakistan-born singer who was granted [Indian](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/34642/which-indian-it-company-has-been-recognized-as-one-of-the-world-s-best-employers-by-the-top-employer-institute-for-the-third-consecutive-year) citizenship on humanitarian ground with [effect](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/11577/how-4d-bim-modeling-has-a-highly-positive-effect-on-construction-projects) from January 1, 2016?\ \ \ ## Answers ### Answer by UTKARSHA SINGHROUL **“Adnan Sami” is the Pakistan-born Singer and he was granted with the Indian Citizenship on [Humanitarian](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/39476/who-founded-the-ramakrishna-mission-in-1896-to-carry-on-humanitarian-relief-and-social-work) grounds which came in effect from January 1, 2016**. ![Name the Pakistan-born singer who was granted Indian citizenship on humanitarian ground with effect from January 1, 2016?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/dceeff0a-7d66-4808-b2b2-31924d029854/images/bca17948-3018-4de3-845e-1e93757fbdf1.jpeg)\ He made the **request to the Indian [Home Ministry](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/40400/as-per-the-orders-of-home-ministry-the-financial-powers-of-the-directors-general-of-crpf-bsf-cisf-itbp-ssb-nsg-assam-rifles-and-national-investigation-agency-and-director-of-intelligence-bureau) on May 26, 2015, for giving him the citizenship of India**. He was **born in London, [United Kingdom](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/38272/who-became-the-new-prime-minister-of-united-kingdom-uk), on August 15, 1971**. Whereas, **his father belongs to [Pakistan](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/319/why-these-pakistan-loving-people-are-in-india) and served as the Pilot in Pakistan Air Force**. His full name is ‘Adnan Sami Khan’. His family roots are from India and Pakistan both. **His father was from Pakistan and [Mother](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/34724/what-is-the-theme-of-the-2018-international-mother-language-day-imld) from Jammu in India**. He completed his **education in West Midlands, UK, and Bachelor’s Degree in LLB from King’s College [London](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/38337/what-is-the-best-tourist-itinerary-in-london-for-3-days)**. He became a qualified barrister from London’s Inn, England. While considering his **musical journey, his first single was released in 1986 and recorded it for [UNICEF](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/31440/which-indian-cricketer-has-launched-unicef-icc-s-adolescent-campaign-power-of-sports-to-shape-the-future-of-adolescents)**. He is a great artist, and since March 2001, he has been living in India on Visa. In **2015, Pakistan declined his Nationality Identity over disrespectful behavior towards his National Identity**. The ‘renunciation of Citizenship Certificate’ is mandatory for a person who wants Pakistani Citizenship, but Adnan was declined for this certificate by the Pakistani authorities. Whereas, **he was having Pakistani [passport](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/30430/where-to-apply-for-a-passport) on March 2001**, visa issued by Pakistan Authorities from Islamabad. But due to this behavior, **his passport renewal was declined on May 26, 2015**, and then he tried to apply for Indian [Citizenship](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/39670/which-country-has-granted-citizenship-to-wikileaks-founder-julian-assange) on Humanitarian grounds to legalize his stay in India. **He was even exempted from the proceedings under Section 3 of the Foreign Act**. The Indian [Authority](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/31708/for-what-area-irda-insurance-regulatory-and-development-authority-work-for) marked the way for Sami’s permanent citizenship after allowing him over minor issues and **granted him the citizenship of India on January 1, 2016**. He claimed **it as a New Year gift for him by the Indian [Government](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/276/performance-of-government-in-the-center) Authorities.** --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/38762/name-the-pakistan-born-singer-who-was-granted-indian-citizenship-on-humanitarian-ground-with-effect-from-january-1-2016 Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.