- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:43 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bigg Boss 20: Singer and performer Qazi Touqeer has officially entered the Bigg Boss 20 house as a contestant. Hailing from Srinagar, Kashmir, Qazi first became a household name two decades ago after winning one of Indian television's most iconic music reality shows.
Nearly twenty years after his breakout victory, he is returning to the reality-television spotlight on the Salman Khan-hosted show.
Who Is Bigg Boss 20 Contestant Qazi Touqeer?
Qazi rose to nationwide fame in 2005 when he participated in Fame Gurukul, a music competition based on the international Fame Academy format. On October 20, 2005, Qazi and Ruprekha Banerjee were crowned the winners, earning the title of the show's Fame Jodi.
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Qazi Touqeer-Arijit Singh Connection
One of the most fascinating aspects of Qazi’s reality-TV history is his connection with playback superstar Arijit Singh. Arijit Singh was also a contestant on Fame Gurukul in 2005, finishing sixth in the competition while Qazi went on to claim the trophy.
Despite following very different career paths, the two have maintained a warm friendship. In 2026, Qazi visited Arijit's hometown in Jiaganj, West Bengal, sharing a reunion video.
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Following their victory, Qazi and Ruprekha released their debut album, Yeh Pal, which included tracks such as 'Karu Kya' and 'Hero'. Beyond singing, Qazi also ventured into acting and other reality projects, including Ashutosh Rana's survival show Sarkaar Ki Duniya.
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Qazi Touqeer Shared Screen With Katrina Kaif
Qazi's most prominent Bollywood screen presence came in 2015 when he appeared in the hit music video Afghan Jalebi from Kabir Khan's film Phantom. The video featured Katrina Kaif, giving Qazi the opportunity to share screen space with the Bollywood actress.
Fans Reaction To Qazi's Bigg Boss 20 Appearance
Qazi entered the Bigg Boss 20 house on September 6, 2026. During his premiere stage entry, he performed "Afghan Jalebi" for host Salman Khan, who praised his singing ability.
Netizens on X (formerly Twitter) are sharing their reactions to Qazi's behaviours inside the house. Some are calling him funny while others have tagged him as annoying. One user on X wrote, "Qazi is genuinely so funny. The way he reacts, laughs and carries himself is just too good. Bro is unintentionally hilarious. Let him cook!"
Qazi is genuinely too funny 😂😭 The way he reacts, laughs and carries himself… bro is unintentionally hilarious. 😂🔥 Let him cook!#BiggBoss20 #BB20 #QaziTouqeer pic.twitter.com/HCWpYaOL0T
— Amiyā (@i_am_srkboy) September 8, 2026
Arishfa :- main gen z hu...
Qazi:- started singing genz genz genz
😭🙏😂#ArishfaKhan #BiggBoss20 #QaziTouqeer pic.twitter.com/vMWhDuED1R
— justmythoughts😌 (@snarky_sharky_0) September 7, 2026
Another user wrote, "This man is something else I am telling you..."
Bro is something else🤧#BiggBoss20 #BB20 #QaziTouqeer pic.twitter.com/maLlDXHLKH
— 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐋 𝐁𝐨𝐘 🏳️ (@C00L__BoY) September 8, 2026
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FAQS
Who is Qazi Touqeer?
Qazi Touqeer is a singer, actor, and performer from Srinagar, Kashmir, who won the 2005 music reality show Fame Gurukul.
Did Qazi Touqeer compete against Arijit Singh?
Yes, both Qazi Touqeer and Arijit Singh were contestants on Fame Gurukul in 2005. Qazi won the show while Arijit finished sixth.
Which movie song did Qazi Touqeer feature in with Katrina Kaif?
Qazi appeared alongside Katrina Kaif in the music video for "Afghan Jalebi" from the 2015 movie Phantom.