Abdu Rozik is a Tajikistani singer, musician, boxer, and blogger. He holds the world record for being the smallest singer. [8]India Today.In childhood, Abdu was detected with rickets, a growth hormone deficiency which could be cured with appropriate medical treatment. However, his family could not provide him with the treatment as their financial condition was not so good. As a result, his body growth was stunted. During an interview, when he was asked whether his self-confidence was affected by his medical condition, he said, 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.” Abdu Rozik’s childhood photo.After quitting school, he learnt to read and write, and later, completed his formal education up to class 10. [9]Abdu Rozik’s Official Website.As of 2022, he is fluent in speaking Tajik and Farsi. He is also learning the Russian language.To support his family financially, he started singing on the streets of Gishdarva. Most of his songs are based on his past experience and the challenges that he has faced. In 2019, he started his career as a singer.He was then spotted by the Tajik blogger-rapper Baron (Behruz). He liked Abdu’s singing talent and asked his father to allow Abdu to make his career as a singer. His father agreed to it, and Abdu shifted with Baron to Dubai. In the initial years of his career, Baron supported Abdu financially. Abdu Rozik and Baron (Behruz).Abdu was six years old when he started his career as a singer. Some of his popular Tajikistani songs are “Ohi Dili Zor” (2019), “Chaki Chaki Boron” (2020), and “Modar” (2021).His songs and other videos are available on the YouTube channel Abdu Rozik. During 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.” Modar (2021).The UAE company IFCM is the sponsor of Rozik and manages his work across the globe.At the age of 17, Abdu received the Golden Visa from UAE, becoming the first person from Tajikistan to have received it. The UAE government has promoted him as a UAE resident.