K Jha
Under threat: Adnan Sami Himesh Reshammiya
There's widespread speculation in the music industry that Adnan Sami might pull his forthcoming album out of T Series as he is feeling threatened by Himesh Reshammiya. Adnan feels that the Himesh factor might tilt the scales against his forthcoming album Kissi Din.
"If Himesh is like a hurricane I'm more of a storm," says Adnan who's ready with his first non-film album in three years. The album, to be released in January 2007, is a T Series release and comes at a time when Himesh rules the company.
"There's no doubt that Himesh has ushered in a new sound. I'd like to believe I did the same eight years ago. Music listeners are constantly in search of a change. Himesh provided that change. Having said that, I must say my association with T Series goes back to long before Himesh came onto the scene. It's unlikely that Bhushan Kumar who's an astute business-man would allow his supposed fondness for Himesh's music to colour his judgement."
More so, Adnan's latest album will come at a time when Adnan has never felt better having lost all that weight. "I feel the change. My weight is now down to 90 kgs and I intend to finally keep it steady at 70 kgs. Though listeners might not discern the change in my voice quality I know how much more invigorated I sound."
Adding to his happiness are Adnan's two new pet dogs. "My two pups Jazz and Rock have driven away my blues. They're the centre of my universe."
At this stage of his life, Adnan is ready for love. "I now realise how much I've missed having love around. Now that I've all the male company that I need (the canines) I'm ready for love."
