How Pakistani singer Adnan Sami lost 120 kgs without surgery or weight loss pills

Popular singer, who's due to perform in Dubai, claims it was sheer will power and grit

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment Editor
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Adnan Sami
Adnan Sami

Dubai: Singer and music composer Adnan Sami, who is due to perform in Dubai' s Coca Cola Arena on June 19, recently revealed his dramatic weight loss transformation story on a television show.

Once tipping the scales at 230 kgs, Sami claims he managed to shed a staggering 120 kilograms—all without the aid of surgery.

His transformation wasn’t the result of a miracle cure, but a disciplined lifestyle overhaul driven by emotional urgency and an unwavering commitment to change.

Clearing the air: No surgery involved

Over the years, speculation swirled around whether Sami had undergone bariatric surgery or other extreme fat-loss procedures. Addressing these rumors on the show Aap Ki Adalat, he firmly denied any surgical intervention. He explained that liposuction, which targets specific fat pockets, wouldn’t have been effective for his widespread obesity. Instead, he opted for a natural route, guided by a professional nutritionist.

The diet that changed everything

Sami’s weight loss reportedly began with a radical dietary shift. Under expert supervision, he adopted a high-protein, low-carb regimen.

He eliminated staples like bread, rice, sugar, oil, and alcohol from his meals—creating a clean, calorie-conscious foundation that encouraged fat loss and stabilized his health.

The results were almost immediate. In the first month alone, he lost 20 kilograms, giving him the motivation to push forward. Over the following months, consistent adherence to this strict plan helped him reach 110 kilograms—a remarkable achievement through sheer dedication.

Discipline over shortcuts?

While little is publicly known about his fitness routine, Sami has consistently credited his transformation to dietary discipline rather than any complicated exercise regimen or expensive supplements. His meals were simple, clean, and devoid of inflammatory ingredients like sugar and oil—helping to regulate insulin levels and support fat loss.

In numerous interviews, he’s reiterated that there was no magic trick—just a consistent refusal to deviate from his plan. His success was more about what he didn’t consume than what he did, highlighting the power of mindful elimination over drastic measures.

The wake-up call that changed his life

The turning point came during a medical consultation when doctors gave him a dire prognosis: if he didn’t change his lifestyle, they wouldn’t be surprised if he was found dead in a hotel room within six months. The warning, delivered in front of his father, was brutal—and it initially triggered defiance. Sami walked straight to a bakery and indulged in sweets.

But that evening, a heart-wrenching conversation with his father changed everything. “Please don’t have me bury my own child,” his father pleaded. “You have to bury me—not the other way around.”

The emotional impact of his father’s words—and the tears that followed—was the catalyst Sami needed. That night, he made a promise to himself and his family: he would reclaim his health and life. And he lived to tell this incredible story.

Manjusha Radhakrishnan
Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment Editor
Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.
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