Abdu Rozik Biography
Abdu Rozik, also known as Savriqul Muhammadroziqi, was born on September 23, 2003, in Gishdarva, Panjakent District, Tajikistan. As of 2021, he is 19 years old. Libra is his star sign. He went to school through class 10. He started to learn to read and write later. He began singing on the streets of Gishdarva when he was very young.
Parents & Siblings
Savriqul Muhammad is his father’s name, and Rooh Afza is the name of his mother. His parents are gardeners. There is not much known about his brothers and sisters. There are two sisters and two brothers in the Rozik family.
Relationships/Affairs
In an interview, he shared that he was once in a relationship with a girl.
Rare Disease
In childhood, he was detected with rickets, a growth hormone deficiency. As, his family’s financial condition was not good, so they could not provide him with better medical treatment. Due to this, his physical growth was stunted. In an interview, when he was asked that did his medical condition event affected his self-esteem. He replied,
Not really. I know a lot of people who have no job, no good family, and no money. I’ve had my fair share of struggles, too, but I am happy with where I’ve reached now. I shared the stage with the biggest composer in the world; what more do I want in my career? I’d like to inspire people who have a similar condition. I believe everyone is special in some way.”
Career
Singer
The year 2019 marked the beginning of his career as a singer. Someone from his town who sings and raps noticed him singing and approached him. Abdu has contributed his singing to a number of songs from Tajikistan, including “Ohi Dili Zor” (2019), “Chaki Chaki Boron” (2020), and “Modar” (2021).
“Ohi Dili Zor” (2019)
In an interview, he shared how he started singing. He said,
I learnt the songs by listening to them on cassettes. Whenever I was stressed, I used to hum and sing to distract myself. Eventually, singing became a passion. I lived in a village, and so, I used to sing at the bazaars. My social media page still has those videos from when I started,” he shares and adds, “I knew about the latest songs only after I moved to Dubai.”
His songs are available on the YouTube channel Avlod media. The lyrics of most of his songs are based on his struggling life.
In addition, Abdu has competed in a few mixed martial arts fights against players who are either children or dwarfs. In May of 2021, the Russian TikToker and MMA fighter Hasbulla, who is also afflicted with the same condition as him, issued a challenge to him for a bout in mixed martial arts. As soon as their mixed martial arts match was announced, it generated excitement on social media; however, the Russian Dwarf Athletic Association (RDAA) did not approve of it and considered it to be unethical. When Hasbulla was asked about the fight while he was being interviewed, he responded as follows:
Abdu Rozik? He’s a bum. A singer. This fight doesn’t even make sense, fighting with a singer would be a shame for me.” Hasbulla
Gained Popularity in India
A video of him singing the Hindi song “Enna Sona” by Arijit Singh, which was featured in the film “OK Jaanu,” was uploaded by him in the year 2021. (2017). He was given an invitation to attend the award ceremony that was held for the IIFA (2022) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. During the course of the event, he performed a rendition of the Bollywood song “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga,” which is featured in the movie “1942: A Love Story” (1994). He played the song for Salman Khan, who was also in attendance at the event, and he dedicated it to him. Following the event, Salman Khan approached him and gave him a bear hug.
Abdu was then invited to India to attend A. R. Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman’s wedding reception. In an interview, while talking about it, Rahman said,
Ameen (Rahman’s son and musician) knew the work I was doing and reached out to me. We continued to keep in touch, and then, we first met in Dubai. We became good friends and later, I met AR Rahmanji. I played the piano and we all had an impromptu jam session. That was my first meeting with him.”
In addition to that, he has shared the stage with the well-known Indian singer A. R. Rahman. While they were discussing the same topic in an interview, he made the following statement:
I sang Mustafa Mustafa along with him on stage. It was such an honour to perform with an Oscar-winning composer, who is known globally for his music. I was definitely nervous when singing his lines. But he was sweet enough to let me sing fully. To share the stage with one of my favourite musicians was a dream-come-true moment for me.”
In the year 2022, he took part in the sixteenth season of the Hindi reality TV show known as “Bigg Boss.” He discussed his involvement in the show while being interviewed for the article. He said,
I am excited and nervous but I can’t wait to embark on the next chapter of my life with Bigg Boss 16. Being short and small used to be such a hindrance as people always underestimated my aptitude. People always bad-mouthed me as being the unfortunate child of God and mocked me for my disability throughout my childhood, but now look where I have reached today.”
Abdu Rozik with Salman Khan in Bigg Boss (2022)
In 2022, he was roped in the Hindi film ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ starring Salman Khan.
Facts/Trivia
- Abdu was first spotted by the Tajik blogger-rapper Baron (Behruz), who convinced Abdu’s father to allow him to make a career in singing. Abdu’s father gave him permission, and later, Abdu shifted to Dubai along with Baron. Initially, Baron used to help Abdu financially.
Abdu Rozik with Baron (Behruz)
- Abdu Rozik is a popular social media influencer and has met many world-famous celebrities.
Abdu Rozik with Cristiano Ronaldo
- He is well versed in playing the musical keyboard.
Abdu Rozik playing the musical keyboard
- Abdu Rozdik follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In his leisure time, he loves to do swimming and travelling.
- Abdu Rozik is an avid animal lover.
Abdu Rozik with a dog
- In an interview, when he was asked about getting trolled on social media, he said,
I am not spared, either. But see, all fingers are not the same. Just like that, we can’t expect everyone to be the same. I’ve reached a point where negative comments don’t affect me anymore.”
- Abdu is sponsored by the UAE company IFCM.
- At the age of 17, he received the Golden Visa, and he is the first person in his country to have a Golden Visa by UAE. The UAE government has promoted him as a UAE resident.
- In 2021, the President of Aiba – International Boxing Association personally invited him to the opening ceremony of the World Boxing Championship in Serbia.
- He did his professional training in boxing under the British World Boxing Champion fighter Amir Khan.
- In 2021, the Spanish football league (La Liga) in association with Puma selected him to present the official design of the match ball.
- In 2022, he received the official Barcelona FC Jersey no. 10.
Abdu Rozik’s Barcelona FC jersey
- He is popular on social media, and as of June 2022, he has around 2.7 million followers on his Instagram account.
- Abdu has won many more than 8 awards. He has also won the Celebrity Influencer of the Year award.
Abdu Rozik holding his award
- The president of the World Boxing Council Mauricio Sulaimán gave him the World Boxing Council belt.
- Abdu along with the Indian comedian JustSul, was featured on the magazine cover of HT Brunch.
Abdu Rozik and JustSul featured on the cover of a magazine
- He can speak the Tajik and Farsi languages, and he is also learning to speak the Russian language.
- In an interview, while talking about his stay in Chennai in 2022, he said,
I love it here. People in India are so warm and loving. I am glad that they recognised me; some even took pictures with me. I went to the beach, swam in the ocean, and enjoyed eating masala dosa.”
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