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Adnan Sami says label called Lift Karadey sadak chaap
Singer Adnan Sami has revealed that music label Magnasound dismissed his 1997 track Lift Karadey as 'sadak chaap' and refused to fund it. In an exclusive interview with Zoom's Spotlight Sessions, Sami…
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Singer Adnan Sami has revealed that music label Magnasound dismissed his 1997 track Lift Karadey as 'sadak chaap' and refused to fund it. In an exclusive interview with Zoom's Spotlight Sessions, Sami said the label wanted a romantic song after the success of Kabhi Toh Nazar Milao and Barsaat, but he insisted on a peppy number.
The argument lasted six months, Sami said. The video was eventually shot in a guerrilla format, without budget or permissions. Sami said he wanted to prove he could sing all kinds of songs. He also spoke about falling in love with Mumbai's music industry, calling it his home.
The Indian Opinion
A label calling a future hit 'sadak chaap' is nothing new, and Sami's story is the familiar tale of an artist trusting his instinct over corporate caution. But it is also a reminder that commercial judgments often fail. Whether Lift Karadey's gamble paid off is a matter of history. The real test for Sami is whether his recent tracks, like Ishq Tamasha, can win over a new generation, not just revisit old hits. How many plays do they rack up?
Source: timesnownews.com
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