Adnan Sami recalls he wasn’t allowed to enter US post 130 kg weight loss

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, singer Adnan Sami took a trip down memory lane and shared his decade-old body transformation which resulted in an astounding 130 kgs weight loss. The transformation stunned everyone and left him unrecognisable to not just fans, celebrities but also an immigration officer in the US.

Recalling an old incident, the Sun Zara crooner shared that he was once stopped by an immigration officer at the United States airport, who could not believe that he was the same man as his passport picture.

"I remember a few years ago when I was entering the United States and dealt with a problem concerning my identity. I had to search my name on Google and show them my pictures online. There were all these articles about my weight loss too, so when they saw the before and after transformation photos, they were like, 'He is the same guy,'" said Sami.

The Tera Chehra singer further highlighted that losing 130 kgs was a conscious effort on his part. "My determination was not that strong earlier. It was just a question of adapting yourself to a new lifestyle and luckily, I managed to keep it going. I just took baby steps," conveyed Sami.

Sami also reflected on his weight loss journey by sharing his routine with the Indian publication. The key to his body transformation was removing several fatty foods from his diet, such as oil and sugar and increasing his protein intake.

"I just had a rigorous diet, controlled my intake of food and was very particular about what I was eating. Sometimes, when people ask, I laugh and say, 'It's a see-food diet. I also play squash, which is intense,'" shared the Alvida singer.

Reminiscing his past, Sami also revealed that even though his entire wardrobe has changed after his transformation, he still keeps a few old clothes as keepsakes of his remarkable journey.

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