Abdu Rozik
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{{Short description|Tajikistani singer (born 2003)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Abdu Rozik
| native_name = Абдурозиқ Савриқул Муҳаммадрозиқӣ
| birth_name = Abdurozik Savriqul Muhammadroziqi
| image = Abdu-Rozik-attend-the-Midday-India-International-Influencer-Awards-2022.jpg
| caption = Rozik in 2022
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|9|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = Gizhdarva, Panjakent, Tajikistan
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|boxer|influencer}}
| known_for = Bigg Boss 16
| years_active = 2019–present
}}
Abdurozik Savriqul Muhammadroziqi ({{langx|tg|Абдурозиқ Савриқул Муҳаммадрозиқӣ}}, {{IPA|tg|æbdurɑˈzɯq sævrɯˈqul muˌɦæmːædrɑzɯˈqiː|}}, born 23 September 2003), known professionally as Abdu Rozik, is a Tajikistani playback singer, boxer and social media influencer based in Dubai, UAE.{{cite news|title= World's smallest singer Abdu Rozik Sings Papa Kehta hain at AR Rahman daughter reception|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/world-s-smallest-singer-abdu-rozik-sings-papa-kehte-hain-at-ar-rahman-s-daughter-khatija-s-reception-viral-video-1961889-2022-06-13|work=India Today|access-date=23 November 2022}} In 2022, he participated in the Indian reality show Bigg Boss 16. He's currently a participant in Colors TV{{'s}} cooking based popular show, Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment 2.{{Cite web |title=Laughter Chefs Season 2: Abhishek Kumar, Elvish Yadav and Abdu Rozik to join the show |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/laughter-chefs-season-2-abhishek-kumar-elvish-yadav-and-abdu-rozik-to-join-the-show_215484 |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=India Forums |language=en}}
Early life
As a child, Rozik was diagnosed with dwarfism, 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.{{cite news|title=Bigg Boss 16 Contestant Abdu Rozik talk about his medical condition that stopped him from growing|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-16-contestant-abdu-rozik-talks-about-his-medical-condition-that-stopped-him-from-growing-101664689113581.html|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=24 November 2022}}
Due to his family's poverty, Rozik was often out of school. He sang for tips in markets and on streets of Panjakent in Tajikistan, Along with his family, Rozik also had a beloved pet cat named Renzo, a British Shorthair, who brought him a lot of joy during difficult times.{{cite web |title=Watch:Tajik Internet sensation Abdu Rozik trades mic for boxing mitts |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-tajik-internet-sensation-abdu-rozik-trades-mic-for-boxing-mitts-1.80827971 |access-date=26 November 2022 |work=Gulf News|date=23 July 2021 }}
Career
Beginning in 2019, Rozik 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, UAE.
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/hasbullas-rival-abdu-rozik-just-dropped-enna-sona-cover-and-its-adorable-4550204.html|title=Hasbulla's Rival Abdu Rozik Just dropped Enna Sona Cover and it's adorable|access-date=24 November 2022|work=News18|date=13 December 2021 }} 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.{{cite news|title=Salman Khan meets Tajikistani-Based singer and fan Abdu Rozik|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-meets-tajikistan-based-singer-and-fan-abdu-rozik-see-video-7953815/|work=The Indian Express|access-date=24 November 2022}}
In 2021, he challenged Russian MMA fighter and media personality Hasbulla Magomedov, who also has dwarfism, to a fight, but the Russian Dwarf Athletic Association (RDAA) did not approve, calling it unethical.{{cite web|title=Hasbulla shuts down prospect of fight with social media rival Abdu Rozik|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/hasbulla-abdu-rozik-fight-ufc-25675122|access-date=2 December 2022|work=The Mirror|date=11 December 2021 }}{{Citation needed|date=April 2023|reason=The other source doesn't say anything about a dwarf association condemning the fight}}
In October 2022, he participated in Bigg Boss,{{cite news|title=Abdu Rozik in Bigg Boss|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/who-is-abdu-rozik-the-first-bigg-boss-16-confirmed-contestant-1664338007-1|work=Jagran Josh|access-date=24 November 2022}}{{cite web |title=Meet Bigg Boss 16 contestant Abdu Rozik|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/meet-bigg-boss-16-contestant-abdu-rozik-8182709/lite/ |access-date=24 November 2022 |website=The Indian Express|date=October 2022 |language=en}} before which he acted in the Hindi film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.{{cite news|title=Abdu Rozik in Salman Khan movie Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan|url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan-just-sul-and-abdu-rozik-will-seen-in-salman-khan-s-film-23020148.html|work=Jagran Josh|access-date=24 November 2022}} In 2023, he joined Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 as a guest entrant.{{cn|date=February 2025}}
Filmography
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |
| style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Role !Notes !Ref. |
| 2022–2023
| Contestant | Quit |
| rowspan="5" | 2023
|Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | rowspan="2" |Himself | rowspan="5" |Guest |
| Bigg Boss OTT 2 |
| Pyar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan
|Chota Bhaijaan |
| Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13
|rowspan="3" |Himself | |
| Playground
|{{Cite web|date=2023-02-22|title=Abdu Rozik turns love guru on 'Playground Season 2'|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/abdu-rozik-turns-love-guru-on-playground-season-2-482136|access-date=2024-03-05|website=The Tribune|language=en}} |
| 2025
|Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment |Season 2 | |
Discography
References
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External links
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- {{Instagram|id=abdu_rozik}}
Category:Tajikistani male boxers
Category:21st-century Tajikistani sportsmen
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