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Updated 23 Apr, 2016

A few weeks ago, this rickshaw driver took Facebook by storm.

The reason for the furore? His exceptional singing talent, which even won the admiration of Lata Mangeshkar across the border.

Such high praise overwhelmed Master Aslam, even though he's no stranger to the limelight.

Share with us your thoughts about his journey in and out of music below.

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Surya Kant Apr 23, 2016 04:14pm
Beautiful. Keep it up....
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Dr Riffat Jabeen Apr 23, 2016 04:17pm
Nice
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Dr Riffat Jabeen Apr 23, 2016 04:18pm
Inspirational
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Syed Waqar Ali Apr 23, 2016 04:35pm
He should be given assistance to become a professional person.
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Adnan Jidaker Apr 23, 2016 05:05pm
We as a nation can't admire any thing with foreign recognizance.
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Roussou Apr 23, 2016 05:10pm
The man has a beautiful, soulful and in tune voice. He should be assisted in any way to persue singing career. Why should we be robbed of such a rich voice?
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Jim Beam Apr 23, 2016 06:05pm
His voice reminds me of Talat Mehmood. Divine gift.
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Prasad Apr 23, 2016 06:30pm
Beautiful!!
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Reality Bites Apr 23, 2016 06:52pm
Hope he is given the due recognition and opportunity to share his talent and live the rest of his life to the fullest. Media and entertainment industry has to do this.
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Spsalota Apr 23, 2016 07:26pm
I feel this man belongs to the whole world. We need to own him and create opportunities for him .
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Najam Apr 23, 2016 07:34pm
Amazing rendition of Bare ustad Ghulam Ali. What an amazing guy.
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hassan Apr 23, 2016 08:50pm
@Roussou Because the producers apparently want to promote voices.
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Siraj Khan Apr 23, 2016 08:53pm
Dear Coke Studio, Rohail Hyatt et al Greetings from Boston. Master Aslam clearly needs to be in the recording studios, not driving a rickshaw on the street. He does not require words of sympathy and good luck wishes from DAWN readers. He basically needs a platform which only you can provide. Please take the initiative and get him there with you. I will try and work out something in India. Check out www.opnayyar.org Thanks much.
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Nadeem Apr 23, 2016 09:09pm
Beautiful!
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ali Apr 23, 2016 09:33pm
Life is full of surprises. Never lose hope and keep up it up.
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ali Apr 23, 2016 09:34pm
Life is full of surprises. One should never lose hope.
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Blue Apr 23, 2016 10:27pm
Hence proved reference gets you a job not your talents..!
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Syed A. Zafar Apr 23, 2016 11:18pm
Although it is an honor to earn the living with hard work and every profession including Ricksha driving deserves equal respect, but please do not insult him by calling a 'Rickshaw wala'. To me he is more honorable than others because not only he felt no shame in doing any work to earn honest living but also he did not quit singing even in tough times. Music is a divine gift of God to all human beings and living things which soothes minds and touches hearts. So whosoever provides this pleasure must be respected and served properly. My salute to Master Aslam and best wishes.
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Rishabh Jain Apr 23, 2016 11:39pm
@Siraj Khan Daler Mehendi is already helping him out. Please get in touch with him regarding this. DM
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Thoroughthinker Apr 23, 2016 11:59pm
Reminds that Mehdi Hasan was once a tractor-mechanic !
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Asif Apr 24, 2016 12:44am
I hope life gives him another opportunity as he can do much better.
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a Apr 24, 2016 12:47am
Yard piya ki aye,, haaye raam ....wah !
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A reader Apr 24, 2016 02:58am
Amazing melodious voice.......priceless talent M. Aslam needs a career break
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A reader Apr 24, 2016 03:02am
This is not M. Aslam.... This is ustaad M Aslam
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Ahmed Apr 24, 2016 03:40am
He needs to be in the next coke studio for sure. If not i think it would be great injustice to pakistni music let alone to him.
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Abaid Apr 24, 2016 06:47am
I would definitely buy ticket for his show wherever he will be performing " if ever" given the brutality against talent in motherland
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Syed Zafar Kazmi U.S.A Apr 24, 2016 06:59am
Great voice. Some one please give him the platform he so ell deserves.
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Rohit Apr 24, 2016 07:41am
His voice is quiet melodious......and if Lata Didi says He's good then one has to believe....good luck to the guy
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Sarwar, USA. Apr 24, 2016 08:15am
What a gem....Watch him in Khara Sach...Live (Apr 15) interview and employment by channel 24 TV.
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Mike Apr 24, 2016 11:01am
Daler Mehandi gifted him 2-bedroom apartment of his choice either in Karachi or Lahore and promised to help him further in building his career as a singer.
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Acorn Guts Apr 24, 2016 02:45pm
Beautiful voice .. I really hope he gets his breakthrough
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R K JAIN Apr 24, 2016 09:01pm
A male Reshma of this decade. Wish equal success.
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SK Apr 25, 2016 05:27am
Man you have most amazing voice that I have heard so far. Hope greats of Bollywood waiting for right time to give an opportunity. Wish you great success.
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karrarhamdani5@yahoo.com Apr 26, 2016 06:49pm
Running water chooses its own course,so does a hidden talent. we cast so many aspersions on young- social-media-addicts; but sometimes it helps break the traditional barriers, as in this rare talent's case,and receives instant acclaim. Master Aslam,following the footsteps of Sajjad Ali, first must sing some popular songs(like that sung by ustad barkat Ali Khan and likes),and then work on his own renditions, having established himself as a gifted singer who can sing iconic singers' melodies with skillful ease.
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karrarhamdani5@yahoo.com Apr 26, 2016 06:51pm
An emblem of skillful ease.
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SAQ Apr 27, 2016 03:14pm
Please anyone reading this with connections to the industry, give this guy a chance. Such talent wasted is a crime
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Ramesh Jain Apr 27, 2016 06:53pm
Beautiful voice.
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