Uber reacts to viral video of cab driver singing Nazar ke Saamne, YouTube joins in

The video shows Vinod singing a soulful rendition of the popular song Nazar ke Saamne from the ‘90s movie Aashiqui.

Updated on: Sep 17, 2019, 14:32:55 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Just two days back, an Uber driver named Vinod hailing from Lucknow became an Internet sensation because of his melodious voice. Netizens started tweeting about him after a Twitter user shared a video of him singing a popular Hindi song. The video shows Vinod singing a soulful rendition of the song Nazar ke Saamne from the ‘90s movie Aashiqui.

Uber and YouTube praised the singer. (Ht File Photo)

Since being shared, the video has gathered more than 17,000 views and over 1,500 retweets, till now. People are also dropping all sorts of comments on the post. Uber, the company for which Vinod works, also joined in to praise their driving partner.

“Mr. Vinod is one famous driver-partner who keeps on receiving positive mentions on our pages for his musical rides,” the company tweeted.

Vinod also runs a YouTube channel and this viral video managed to attract the attention of the video-sharing platform too. The company dropped in a tweet mentioning that he has an “amazing voice.”

“Looks like Vinod is not merely an #UberStar but also drives content like a boss. We’re sure this is just a teaser and are looking forward to more kickass musicals on his Youtube channel. Now that is truly worth subscribing to,” Uber tweeted in reply.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More