Tajikistani singer and social media influencer Abdu Rozik, widely recognised for his stint on the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 16’, was briefly detained at Dubai International Airport on Saturday morning. The incident occurred shortly after Rozik landed in Dubai from Montenegro, with reports indicating that he was taken into custody at around 5 am over allegations of theft.
Rozik’s management, S-Line Project, swiftly issued a statement clarifying the situation. They confirmed that he was only detained for questioning and was not formally arrested. According to the team, Rozik provided his explanations to the authorities and was subsequently released. He is expected to participate in an award ceremony in Dubai later the same day.
The specific nature of the complaint leading to Rozik’s detention has not been disclosed. Dubai authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. A representative from Rozik’s management acknowledged the detention was related to theft allegations but refrained from providing further details, emphasising that much of the information circulating in the media was inaccurate.
Rozik, who holds a UAE Golden Visa and has lived in Dubai for several years, is one of the most recognisable young celebrities in the region. Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition resulting in dwarfism, he has overcome significant personal and professional challenges to achieve international fame. His music career began in Tajikistan, and he has since released several popular songs, including ‘Ohi Dili Zor’, ‘Chaki Chaki Boron’, and ‘Modar’.
He rose to prominence in India after appearing on ‘Bigg Boss 16’, and has participated in other television projects such as ‘Laughter Chefs Season 2’. In 2022, Rozik performed the classic Hindi song ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’ from the 1994 film ‘1942: A Love Story’ at the IIFA Awards in Abu Dhabi.
This is not the first time Rozik has faced scrutiny from authorities. In 2024, he was questioned by India’s Enforcement Directorate as part of a money laundering investigation involving a hospitality firm. However, he was not named as an accused in that matter.
Rozik’s management has stated their intent to pursue legal action against the spread of misinformation and is committed to protecting his reputation. They have assured that further details will be shared with the public in due course.