Some people have a bed of rose type of journey to fame. Some have thorns laid at every corner. Abdu Rozik had the latter situation while becoming famous. The Bigg Boss 16 fame Abdu Rozik achieved success as a box and singer from Tajikistan. The star who was misunderstood as a kid due to his height is a 19-year old boy who entered the house recently.
Abdu Rozik’s Journey Till Bigg Boss 16
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Abdu Rozik’s narrative of struggle from performing in Tajikistani street bazaars to competing on “Bigg Boss 16” will melt your heart. Abdu Rozik, also known as Savriqul Muhammadroziqi, was born in Tajikistan in 2003. At a very young age, he started performing on the streets of Gishdarva. British boxer and World Boxing Champion Amir Khan taught him how to fight professionally. Abdu has also competed in a few mixed martial arts contests against young athletes and dwarfs.
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The doctors identified him as having rickets and a lack of growth hormone at the age of 5. Basically, he stopped developing hormones and ceased growing.
How He Rose To Fame?
Yasmine Safia, a member of the UAE royal family, saw him and decided to sponsor him. She made an investment to develop and polish his abilities and gave him the freedom to explore the globe. He first shifted to Dubai and made it his second home following Tajikistan. In addition, he was given a 10-year golden visa to the United Arab Emirates.
He has shared the stage with a number of well-known musicians in the previous two years, including Will I AM, Redone, French Montana, and AR Rahman. Abdu first encountered prominence when he publicly clashed during a boxing news conference in Moscow. He also debuted alongside Salman in a Bollywood venture.
So despite the journey not being a cakewalk, Abdu Rozik is a well-known name in the industry now.
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