Imagine getting into a taxi after a long day, expecting it would be a simple, quiet ride. Contrary to your expectations, your driver greets you with the soulful notes of a Bollywood classic. Suddenly,
making your commute feel like a mini-concert just for you. That’s exactly the kind of joy Azizxon Toshtillayev, a taxi driver from Uzbekistan, has been spreading, one song at a time.
Toshtillayev has gone viral on social media for his heartwarming habit of singing Hindi songs while driving around with passengers in the backseat. His videos, often recorded right inside his cab, have taken over Instagram, with viewers from across the world admiring his voice, passion and love for Bollywood music.
Passengers In The Backseat
All the clips usually begin the same way: the passenger settles in the backseat after the journey starts, the taxi driver breaks into singing. Whether it’s the romantic Main Agar Kahoon from Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s Om Shanti Om or the evergreen Sochenge Tumhe Pyar from Deewana, his renditions are soulful and heartfelt.
The best part? Most passengers don’t understand the lyrics, but still, the warmth in his singing leaves them moved.
Main Agar Kahoon To Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein
One particularly viral reel, in which he is singing Main Agar Kahoon with fluency, left fans stunned. The video garnered millions of views and hundreds of comments, praising not only his singing but also his clear Hindi pronunciation. In another heart-melting moment, he sang Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jaana Sanam from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge while a passenger sitting quietly in the backseat couldn’t help but smile throughout the ride. Another popular video features him crooning Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein from Raja Hindustani.
Fans online have been showering love on the taxi driver for his talent. One user commented, “Phenomenal voice and nice stability in voice.. clear Hindi words excellent.” Another wrote, “Your voice is very good.” Someone else echoed the same sentiment, adding, “Amazing, I liked this song very much. Old songs give peace to the heart.” One of them even added, “Waiting for your next Bollywood beat.”
The taxi drivers’ videos are a reminder that sometimes, the simplest gestures, like singing a song, can create lasting happiness.