Qazi Touqeer
Qazi Touqeer, whose full name is Qazi Ahmad Touqeer, is a Kashmiri singer who won the television singing contest Fame Gurukul in 2005. He entered Bigg Boss 20 in September 2026, where Salman Khan called him the house rockstar, and he was still in the house as of 6 November 2026.
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Early Life
Qazi Touqeer was born on 2 June 1985 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Qazi Touqeer grew up in Khanyar, Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir. His father, MA Qazi, was a lawyer who turned to Sufism, and his mother, Syeda Rukhsana, was a schoolteacher. His uncle, Qazi Rafi, was a Kashmiri singer. Qazi had no formal musical training. He completed his schooling up to class 12 in Srinagar.
Career
Qazi won Sony TV's Fame Gurukul in 2005, jointly with Ruprekha Banerjee, on 20 October 2005. The win brought a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh, a Sony Music contract and a Maruti Alto each. Reports at the time put the vote count at around 2.5 crore, though contemporary accounts differ on the figure. In 2006, he and Ruprekha released the album Yeh Pal. In 2009, he took part in the survival reality show Sarkaar Ki Duniya, and he had a reported accident during his acting debut in Take Off. He later performed live shows internationally. In 2015, he appeared in the "Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba)" music video from the film Phantom, alongside Katrina Kaif and Saif Ali Khan. In 2026, before entering Bigg Boss, he reunited with Arijit Singh in Jiaganj. Arijit had also been a Fame Gurukul contestant.
Bigg Boss 20
Qazi entered Bigg Boss 20 on 6 September 2026 as the third entrant. The season, hosted by Salman Khan, premiered the same day on JioHotstar and Colors TV. Salman called him the house rockstar on the first Weekend Ka Vaar. Qazi was the sanchalak, or moderator, of the first captaincy task. He was barred from the first captaincy race by Kanika Mann's Puppet Master power, after she named him her least favourite. He clashed in the house with Yung DSA and Aasif Khan. When Aasif's aggression towards Qazi was called out by guest host Rohit Shetty on 24 October, Rohit praised Qazi and told him his time had come. During the show, Salman Khan referred to Qazi as 41 years old. Qazi was safe in the Week 9 nominations on 2 November, when Mahhi Vij, Aamrapali Dubey, Arishfa Khan, ScoutOP, Uditi Singh and Manish Goel were nominated. In Family Week, Manish Goel chose Qazi's family message over getting a lifeline back, and Qazi thanked him, emotional. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah publicly backed Qazi and said he would vote for him. Qazi's Instagram following grew from 1,98,000 on 8 September to 7,92,000 after the premiere. As of 6 November 2026, he was still in the house.
Qazi Touqeer Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Qazi Ahmad Touqeer |
| Known for | Winning Fame Gurukul (2005); Bigg Boss 20 |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Sex or gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 2 June 1985 |
| Education | Completed class 12 in Srinagar |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (172 cm) |
| Fame Gurukul win | 20 October 2005, joint winner with Ruprekha Banerjee |
| Album | Yeh Pal (2006, with Ruprekha Banerjee) |
| Notable song | "Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba)", film Phantom (2015) |
| Bigg Boss 20 | Entered 6 September 2026; still in the house as of 6 November 2026 |
| @qazitouqeer_official |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Qazi Touqeer?
Qazi Touqeer, full name Qazi Ahmad Touqeer, is a Kashmiri singer who won Fame Gurukul in 2005 and entered Bigg Boss 20 in 2026.
What did Qazi Touqeer win before Bigg Boss 20?
He jointly won Sony TV's Fame Gurukul in 2005 with Ruprekha Banerjee. The win brought a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh, a Sony Music contract and a Maruti Alto each.
Is Qazi Touqeer still in Bigg Boss 20?
Yes. As of 6 November 2026, he was still in the house and was safe in the Week 9 nominations.
What is Qazi Touqeer known for?
Winning Fame Gurukul in 2005, the album Yeh Pal (2006), and the song "Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba)" from the film Phantom (2015).
What is Qazi Touqeer's Instagram?
His verified Instagram handle is @qazitouqeer_official.
When was Qazi Touqeer born?
Qazi Touqeer was born on 2 June 1985 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.