Singer and performer Qazi Touqeer has returned to the reality TV spotlight as a contestant on Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan. His entry marks a major television comeback nearly 21 years after he first captured the nation’s attention as the breakout winner of Fame Gurukul in 2005. Who is Qazi Touqeer?
Known for his distinct performing style, he secured the title alongside co-contestant Ruprekha Banerjee in October 2005.
Following their victory, the duo released their collaborative album Qazi-Ruprekha Jodi No-1, which featured the popular track “Yeh Pal”. Originating from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, Qazi Touqeer rose to national prominence on Sony TV’s music talent show Fame Gurukul.
Setting record straight on Arijit Singh
Qazi later recorded and released his own official cover version While the original movie track was rendered by Pakistani singer Asrar.
history shows Arijit was eliminated earlier in the season before the final round While digital reports often suggest Qazi “defeated” Arijit in the show’s grand finale. He later made a major screen appearance in 2015, featuring in the music video for the hit track “Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba)” from the film Phantom, alongside Katrina Kaif and Saif Ali Khan. Qazi’s entry into the Bigg Boss house has renewed online interest in his relationship with fellow Fame Gurukul alumnus and global playback star Arijit Singh.
