Ragpicker emerges as internet sensation with his soulful vocals, wins hearts online; watch

Talent often hides in plain sight, waiting on crowded pavements and dusty corners, where dreams hum louder than traffic. A drummer tapping bottles, a painter sketching with chalk, a singer echoing through alleys- genius blooms unexpectedly, proving that greatness doesn’t need stages, only a chance glance to be discovered, everyday souls.

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A Routine Day Turns Remarkable

Recently, a video of a ragpicker has taken the internet by storm. His amazing vocals has impressed the netizens including actress Priyanka Chopra. 

Shared on Instagram by Shubh_1858, the clip captures the man quietly collecting rags from a railway platform, immersed in his daily grind. Curious about him, the person filming approaches and asks if he could sing.

With calm and humility, the ragpicker replies "Yes".

Railway Platform Turns Stage

Next, the person asks him to sing. Without hesitation, the rag-picker begins rendering the popular song Do Pal from Veer-Zaara, originally sung by Sonu Nigam. His voice - soft yet stirring - rises above the metallic clatter of the station, turning the platform into an unexpected stage.

Shubh shared the clip comparing his voice with legendary singer Sonu Nigam.

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Internet Applause and Honest Reactions

The clip has garnered over 44.8K likes and the comments section is flooded with praises. Though netizens loved the rag-picker's voice, they didn't agree with the comparison with Sonu Nigam.

One user wrote, "Bande ki awaz achi hai par Sonu Nigam se compare mat karo." (sic) 

Another wrote, "Nice voice, support him, people of India." (sic)

A third user wrote, "Plz, Sonu sir jaisi toh bilkul bhi nai hai...achi hai par Sonu Nigam ek legend hai aur legends baar baar paisa nahi hote." (sic)

Meanwhile, another wrote, "Haay meri jaan, dil jeet liya." (sic)

Another penned, "Bhai, iski life ab badlane wali hai." (sic)

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More Than a Viral Moment

What began as an ordinary day of survival turned into a moment of spotlight. His song didn’t just travel across platforms - it travelled across hearts, reminding everyone that brilliance can bloom anywhere, even beside railway tracks.