Azaan Sami Khan has opened up about the constant social media backlash he faces for being the son of renowned singer Adnan Sami, who moved from Pakistan to India years ago. In a recent interview with Something Haute, the singer-turned-actor shared how hurtful it is to be called a "traitor’s son" despite his deep love for Pakistan.

“Do I have to prove my patriotism all my life?” Azaan asked while expressing disappointment over the criticism. “I belong to a patriotic family and I love Pakistan immensely,” he added.

Speaking about his relationship with Adnan Sami, Azaan said it has three dimensions. “I understand my father as an artist, I love and respect him from my heart, and the entire situation has made me understand the reality of the world,” he shared.

He described his father as a “sensitive artist” who faced challenges, especially political circumstances, that led him to take Indian citizenship. Azaan clarified, “I am not defending him. I am just trying to understand him.”

He revealed that he never bowed to pressure from people asking him to publicly condemn his father. “I love my father deeply and respect him as my faith teaches me so. I will always be his son,” he said.

Talking about his mother, veteran actress Zeba Bakhtiar, Azaan called her his biggest critic. “After every drama project, I take her feedback seriously,” he noted.

Azaan also spoke about his growing friendship with Daraab Khalil, son of writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, during the making of Main Manto Nahi Hoon. “Both of us understand what it feels like to deal with public controversies around our parents,” he said.