Ranu Mondal repeat? This Uber driver's singing is breaking Internet
What's the story
Days after Ranu Mondal's singing video broke the Internet, a similar video of an Uber driver from Lucknow named Vinod has left netizens in awe. The video shows him singing Kumar Sanu's hit song Nazar Ke Saamne from the film Aashiqui, a 1990 release. Ever since the 56-second-long video clip was posted by a Twitter user, it has become the talk of the Internet.
Video
"Please watch this video and make him famous"
It all started after a Twitter user named Gaurav shared the video on September 14. In the caption, Gaurav mentioned how Vinod started crooning when he requested, and left him mesmerized with his talent. "He's an amazing singer," he added, requesting others to "Please watch this video and make him famous." Vinod also owns a YouTube channel, Gaurav revealed.
Twitter Post
This is the video we are talking about
Met an @Uber_India driver Vinod ji in Lucknow. He is an amazing singer and asked to sing a song for me after finishing his ride. Aur kya chaiye.
— #SavePriyanshu (@crowngaurav) September 14, 2019
Please watch this video and make him famous. He is also having his own @YouTube @youtubemusic channel. #Lucknow #Uber pic.twitter.com/G4zu8u2531
Praise
Vinod often receives praises for his singing, informs Uber India
The video went viral in no time with netizens lauding the "next singing sensation of India." Interestingly, Uber India also noticed Gaurav's tweet, and informed that Vinod happens to be "one famous driver-partner" and often receives admiration for his singing skills. "We're glad to hear this #UberStar's passionate voice being recognized," Uber tweeted, thanking the "good Samaritans" of Internet for the appreciation.
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Glad to hear this #UberStar's passionate voice being recognized: Uber
Mr. Vinod is one famous driver-partner who keeps on receiving positive mentions on our pages for his musical rides. We're glad to hear this #UberStar's passionate voice being recognized and shared by the good Samaritans of the internet.
— Uber India (@Uber_India) September 15, 2019
Popularity
"Kumar Sanu asked me to share this on his WhatsApp"
This wasn't all. Even YouTube took notice of Gaurav's tweet, and thanked him for "introducing us to Vinod and his amazing voice." Gaurav's efforts to make Vinod popular seem to have paid off, as he revealed that he even spoke to Kumar Sanu about the same. "I just spoke to Sanu and he had asked me to share this on his WhatsApp," he tweeted.
Information
Netizens are all praises for Vinod, wish him success
Meanwhile, the Twitterati can't stop gushing about Vinod, and wants him to participate in television shows. One of the Twitter users wrote, "Amazing voice hai Bhai.. extremely talented.. he deserves a big platform." "We should encourage his talent God bless you my friend," another tweeted.
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Twitterati wants Vinod to participate in television shows
👌😊 tks, he must start participating in #television shows. Famous should not be the aim but reaching out to ppl to let them know about his singing(talent)is required. To start with....
— V a n d a n a (@CharouRathore) September 15, 2019
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"Feels sure he will get a good opportunity"
Amazing voice really 🙏👌
— Jay N G (@JayNG9000) September 16, 2019
Wish him all the best ..!!
Feels sure he will get a good opportunity
Goodluck
Debut
Recently, Ranu has made her singing debut, courtesy Himesh Reshammiya
Before Vinod it was Ranu who became an overnight sensation after a video of her singing Lata Mangeshkar's soulful number Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai at Ranaghat railway platform went viral on Internet. It surely became a life-changing moment for her, as she got a chance to collaborate with Himesh Reshammiya. She has recorded three songs with him for Happy Hardy and Heer.