Adnan Sami Calls Andhra Chief Minister "Regional Minded Frog", Clarifies
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Adnan Sami has come under fire for comparing the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to a "frog in a pond" in a tweet expressing his appreciation for the Oscar-winning movie.
India scripted history yesterday with two wins at Oscars 2023. SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' won the award for best original song for 'Naatu Naatu' and Guneet Monga's 'The Elephant Whispers' won the award for the best documentary (short). People across the country are celebrating the win. Many on the internet lauded the recognition received by the Indian cinema. What a regional minded frog in a pond who can't think about the ocean because it's beyond his tiny nose!! Shame on you for creating regional divides & unable to embrace or preach national pride!Jai HIND!!🇮🇳 https://t.co/dodc3f0bfL My issue has never been about the language. My issue has been very simple… All languages, regardless of their origin & dialect are ultimately under the one umbrella of being INDIAN FIRST & then anything else- That's all!I have sung innumerable songs in regional languages with… https://t.co/Lz62KqmZVH
Amid the cheers and success, musician Adnan Sami has come under fire for comparing Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to a "frog in a pond" in a tweet expressing his appreciation for the Oscar-winning movie.
Mr Reddy took to Twitter yesterday to wish the team of 'RRR' on their success. He said that he was proud that a Telugu song received international recognition. "The #Telugu flag is flying higher! I'm filled with pride on a Telugu song, that so beautifully celebrates our folk heritage, being given its due recognition internationally today. @ssrajamouli, @tarak9999, @AlwaysRamCharan and @mmkeeravaani have truly redefined excellence! Congratulations to @ssrajamouli, @tarak9999, @AlwaysRamCharan, @mmkeeravaani, @boselyricist, #PremRakshit, @kaalabhairava7, @Rahulsipligunj and the entire team of @RRRMovie. Thank you for making me, crores of Telugu people across the world and all Indians incredibly proud!" he said on the microblogging site.
