Abdu Rozik

Muhammadroziqi Savriqul (born 23 September 2003), known professionally as Abdu Rozik or Danial is a Tajikistani singer.[1] In 2022, Rozik participated in the Indian reality show Bigg Boss 16 on Colors TV, where he voluntarily exited at 11th place.[2]

Abdu Rozik
Born
Muhammadroziqi Savriqul

(2003-09-23) 23 September 2003
Gizhdarva, Panjakent, Tajikistan
Occupation
  • Singer
Years active2019–present
Known forBigg Boss 16
Height3 ft 1 in (94 cm)

Rozik has dwarfism caused by an untreated case of childhood rickets, and stands at 3 ft 1 in (0.94 m).

Early life

Rozik was born Muhammadroziqi Savriqul on 23 September 2003 in Ghizhdarva, Panjakent, Tajikistan. He was born into a Muslim family of father Savriqul Muhammad and mother Rooh Afza, who both worked as gardeners. He has two brothers and two sisters.

As a child, Rozik was diagnosed with rickets, a growth hormone deficiency which could be cured with appropriate medical treatment. However, his family could not afford to have him treated, leading to his stunted growth.[3]

Due to his family's poverty, Rozik was often out of school. He sang for tips in markets and on streets of Panjakent.[4]

Career

Beginning in 2019, he received mentorship and financial support from Tajikistani rapper-blogger Baron (Behruz). Baron even convinced Rozik's father to let Rozik pursue singing. After getting permission, Rozik and Baron moved to Dubai.[4]

Rozik sang various Tajikistani songs like Ohi Dili Zor, Chaki Chaki Boron and Modar. In 2021, he uploaded a video of him singing the Hindi song Enna Sona by Arijit Singh.[5] In 2022, he was invited to attend the 22nd IIFA Awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates where he sang the Hindi song "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" from the 1994 film 1942: A Love Story. He dedicated the song to Salman Khan.[6]

In 2021, he challenged Russian MMA fighter Hasbulla Magomedov, who also has dwarfism, to a fight, but the Russian Dwarf Athletic Association (RDAA) did not approve, calling it unethical.[7]

In October 2022, he participated in Bigg Boss[8] before which he acted in the Hindi film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.[9]

Appearances on television

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Bigg Boss 16 Contestant 11th place [8] 2023 Guest

Discography
Year Title Ref.
2022 Chota Bhaijaan [10][11]
2023 Pyar [12]

References
  1. "World's smallest singer Abdu Rozik Sings Papa Kehta hain at AR Rahman daughter reception". India Today. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  2. "Meet Bigg Boss 16 contestant Abdu Rozik". The Indian Express. October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  3. "Bigg Boss 16 Contestant Abdu Rozik talk about his medical condition that stopped him from growing". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  4. "Watch:Tajik Internet sensation Abdu Rozik trades mic for boxing mitts". Gulf News. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  5. "Hasbulla's Rival Abdu Rozik Just dropped Enna Sona Cover and it's adorable". News18. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  6. "Salman Khan meets Tajikistani-Based singer and fan Abdu Rozik". The Indian Express. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  7. "Hasbulla shuts down prospect of fight with social media rival Abdu Rozik". The Mirror. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  8. "Abdu Rozik in Bigg Boss". Jagran Josh. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  9. "Abdu Rozik in Salman Khan movie Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan". Jagran Josh. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  10. "अब्दू रोजिक का पहला हिंदी सॉन्ग 'छोटा भाईजान' हुआ रिलीज, बोले- हिंदी बोल नहीं सकता, पर..." आज तक (in Hindi). 2022-10-08. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  11. "Abdu Rozik releases his first Hindi single 'Chota Bhaijaan'". Tribune India. 10 October 2022.
  12. "Watch: Abdu Rozik releases new song 'Pyar' after getting evicted from Bigg Boss; Will collaborate with Salman Khan". Financial Express. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
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