Adnan Sami reveals how he lost 120 kg after doctor warned him in front of his father that he had only 6 months to live

The singer stated that the news was difficult to process since his father was present when the doctor announced the prognosis.

Singer and musician Adnan Sami has spoken about the difficult period of his life when a doctor told him that he had only six months left if he did not do something to reduce his weight. At the time, he weighed around 230 kg and was largely confined to his bed. Recently, he talked about the scare, his father’s response and how he managed to lose around 120 kg after the frightening diagnosis.

The warning that changed everything

Adnan Sami reveals what pushed him to lose 120 kg after doctor warned he had just 6 months.

In an interview with Zoom, Adnan Sami said that he found himself in a situation wherein his health had severely declined. He had become so heavy that basic movement had become a struggle for him. He spent most of his time lying on the bed. During his medical check up, the doctor warned him that if he continued living the same way, his parents could find him dead within six months.

The singer stated that the news was difficult to process since his father was present when the doctor announced the prognosis. “It was a huge jolt. What made it even worse was that my father was sitting next to me when the doctor said it. I was more upset that he said it in front of my father because your loved ones react far more emotionally than you do. They love you and care for you,” he said.

His father’s words became the turning point

Things came to a head later that night when his father started crying, pleading with Adnan not to put his parents through the agony of outliving their child. That heartbreaking moment gave him the push he desperately needed. He promised his dad he would get his act together and fix his health once and for all.

Losing 120 kg was far from easy

Adnan's transformation did not happen overnight. He eventually lost approximately 120 kg, but the journey involved intense physical effort, strict food restrictions and plenty of moments when he felt discouraged. He recalled putting in enormous effort only to see the weighing scale move by a very small amount. There were weeks when he exercised intensely and restricted his food, only to lose around half a kilogram.

“I worked like hell. There were many times when I was working out, starving myself, depriving myself of so much, and after a whole week of intense effort, I'd realise I'd lost only half a kilo. You think, ‘All that effort for this?’ It's incredibly disheartening. But then you remind yourself that sometimes you hit a plateau. You have to keep going. It takes a lot of determination and willpower,” he added.

His health problems had also become increasingly serious before the transformation. For years, Adnan said he could not sleep lying down because his weight put pressure on his lungs and made breathing difficult. He also dealt with problems including water retention and lymphedema.

Sami denied undergoing weight-loss surgery

For years, rumours floated around that Adnan Sami’s massive weight loss was the result of liposuction or bariatric surgery. However, the singer has consistently shut down those claims, insisting his transformation was entirely due to strict discipline and a doctor-supervised routine.

Addressing the speculation, he brushed off the critics, noting that jealous people are always quick to downplay someone else's hard work. He called the surgery rumours total nonsense, pointing out that naysayers would rather invent excuses than give him credit for the effort he put in. In reality, he says his results came from an intense low-carb, high-protein diet. He completely ditched sugar, alcohol, rice, bread, and oil, dedicating himself fully to getting his physical health back on track.

About Adnan Sami

Born in London, he became an Indian citizen in 2016 and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2020 for his contribution to the arts. With a career spanning more than three decades, Adnan Sami has remained one of the familiar voices in Indian music, known for songs including Lift Karadey, Kabhi To Nazar Milao, Tera Chehra, Bhar Do Jholi Meri and Sun Zara. Recently, he unveiled his new song Ishq Tamasha.