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Melbourne's "youngest" drummer is a Pakistani-Australian who started at two-years-old

Eshan Lakhani, 9, plays drums like a pro!

Eshan Lakhani, 9, was diagnosed with learning disability and developmental delay when he was a few years old. However, this didn't stop him from becoming Melbourne's youngest drummer to have played at several public events and concerts, including that of Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's concert in Melbourne in 2018. SBS Urdu's Ayesha Hasan talks to Eshan and his parents about his challenges, foreign tours and recognition.


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Eshan Lakhani, 9, was diagnosed with learning disability and developmental delay when he was a few years old. However, this didn't stop him from becoming Melbourne's youngest drummer to have played at several public events and concerts, including that of Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's concert in Melbourne in 2018. SBS Urdu's Ayesha Hasan talks to Eshan and his parents about his challenges, foreign tours and recognition.



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