14 October,2026 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Rachel Pereira
Abdu Rozik. Pic via X
Tajikistani singer and Bigg Boss 16 fame Abdu Rozik, who called off his engagement in 2024, has called publicly sharing his engagement a "very big mistake". The singer and reality TV personality, who is now gearing up for his first lead role in the horror short film Conjure: The Reel Files, opened up about his personal life and his acting debut.
Abdu, who had earlier revealed that his engagement ended due to cultural differences, explained in an exclusive chat with mid-day, that he shared the news publicly because he considers his followers family.
"I don't always think of the fans as fans. I think of them as a family," he said, adding that he often seeks their opinions through Instagram. "So I thought if I share it to my family, not fans, they will be excited. And they will be happy because it is my happy time."
However, the response was not what he had expected. "But it was a very big mistake. A lot of people were actually on the other side. So they tried to do a lot of things," he said.
Despite the experience, Abdu believes that life should take its own course. "In life you don't have to hurry. So everything has its own time," he said. He remains hopeful about marriage, adding, "Once the time comes, I will get married."
Reflecting on sharing such a personal milestone publicly, Abdu said his decision came from wanting to include his followers in his happiness. However, the trolling experience appears to have taught him to be more cautious about what he shares. He maintained that there is no need to rush life's milestones, using the moon and sun as a metaphor for finding one's moment to shine.
Moving beyond reality television shows such as Bigg Boss 16 and Laughter Chefs, Abdu is exploring a different side of himself with Conjure: The Reel Files. Speaking about his first lead role in a short film, he said the experience was enjoyable, although some scenes were frightening.
Recalling a sequence in which he sat on a seesaw opposite a ghost, Abdu said the character's makeup looked incredibly realistic. He added that watching the finished film could be scarier than shooting it, as he knew the person playing the ghost while on set. "It was looking so real," he said.
Abdu also credited his bond with co-stars for bringing him on board the project. He hopes audiences will see a new side of him in the film and is open to exploring more horror roles in the future.
