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	In 2015, Qazi Touqeer appeared in a song titled Afghan Jalebi from the Hindi movie Phantom. The song was released as a big Bollywood music release in the Indian Hindi entertainment industry.		In 2015, Qazi Touqeer appeared in a song titled Afghan Jalebi from the Hindi movie Phantom. The song was released as a big Bollywood music release in the Indian Hindi entertainment industry.

	In 2026, Qazi Touqeer participated in the reality television show Bigg Boss 20. This show brought back his face in the national television. His entry into ''Bigg Boss 20'' also brought renewed attention to his journey from a young Kashmiri singer to a nationally recognised reality-show winner and entertainer.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/television/story/bigg-boss-20-confirmed-contestants-mahhi-vij-qazi-touqeer-kanika-mann-isha-rikhi-2985992-2026-09-03 \|title=Bigg Boss 20 confirmed list: Qazi Touqeer, Mahhi Vij, Gullu, Isha Rikhi and others \|date=3 September 2026 \|access-date=5 September 2026 \|website=India Today}}</ref>		In 2026, Qazi Touqeer participated in the reality television show [[Bigg Boss 20]]. This show brought back his face in the national television. His entry into ''Bigg Boss 20'' also brought renewed attention to his journey from a young Kashmiri singer to a nationally recognised reality-show winner and entertainer.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/television/story/bigg-boss-20-confirmed-contestants-mahhi-vij-qazi-touqeer-kanika-mann-isha-rikhi-2985992-2026-09-03 \|title=Bigg Boss 20 confirmed list: Qazi Touqeer, Mahhi Vij, Gullu, Isha Rikhi and others \|date=3 September 2026 \|access-date=5 September 2026 \|website=India Today}}</ref>

	== Notable Works ==		== Notable Works ==
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Bigg Boss 20]]		* [[Bigg Boss 20]]
			* [[Ajeet Srivastava]]
			* [[Ansh Chopra]]
			* [[Arbaz Patel]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	Qazi Touqeer gained nationwide recognition in 2005 when he participated in Sony Entertainment Television's singing reality show ''Fame Gurukul''. He competed against several aspiring singers, including Arijit Singh, and became one of the most popular contestants of the season. On 20 October 2005, Qazi won the competition alongside Ruprekha Banerjee after receiving strong public support.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/person/qazi-touqeer_9645/about \|title=Qazi Touqeer Height, Age, Family, Wiki & More \|access-date=5 September 2026 \|website=India Forums}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.siasat.com/who-is-qazi-touqeer-and-why-his-pics-with-arijit-singh-are-going-viral-3470832/ \|title=Who is Qazi Touqeer and why his pics with Arijit Singh are going viral \|access-date=5 September 2026 \|website=Siasat}}</ref>		Qazi Touqeer gained nationwide recognition in 2005 when he participated in Sony Entertainment Television's singing reality show ''Fame Gurukul''. He competed against several aspiring singers, including Arijit Singh, and became one of the most popular contestants of the season. On 20 October 2005, Qazi won the competition alongside Ruprekha Banerjee after receiving strong public support.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/person/qazi-touqeer_9645/about \|title=Qazi Touqeer Height, Age, Family, Wiki & More \|access-date=5 September 2026 \|website=India Forums}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.siasat.com/who-is-qazi-touqeer-and-why-his-pics-with-arijit-singh-are-going-viral-3470832/ \|title=Who is Qazi Touqeer and why his pics with Arijit Singh are going viral \|access-date=5 September 2026 \|website=Siasat}}</ref>

	~~His victory made~~ him one of the ~~prominent~~ Kashmiri faces on Indian national television. ~~His~~ popularity ~~also encouraged many~~ young ~~people from Kashmir~~ to participate in auditions for ~~other~~ Indian singing reality shows.		This success also brought him to be one of the famous Kashmiri faces in Indian national television. Moreover, popularity led him to encourage several young Kashmiris to participate in auditions for various Indian singing reality shows.

	Following ''Fame Gurukul'', Qazi Touqeer ~~continued~~ his music career ~~and released music~~ with Ruprekha Banerjee. ~~Their~~ album ''Yeh Pal'' was released in 2006 ~~and included~~ songs ~~such as ''~~Yeh Pal'', ''Karu Kya'', ''Hero'', ''Meri Mehbooba'', ''Madham Si Chandani'' and ''Kehkashan''.		Following Fame Gurukul, Qazi Touqeer pursued his music career by releasing songs together with Ruprekha Banerjee. The album titled Yeh Pal was released in 2006 with songs like Yeh Pal, Karu Kya, Hero, Meri Mehbooba, Madham Si Chandani, and Kehkashan.

	Qazi ~~later~~ expanded his career ~~into~~ acting and television. ~~He appeared~~ in the reality television ~~programme ''~~Sarkaar Ki Duniya'' in 2009. ~~He also~~ worked on the film ''Take Off'' and ~~was involved~~ in ~~acting-related~~ projects. ~~During rehearsals for ''~~Take Off'', he reportedly ~~injured~~ his neck ~~after~~ falling at Ganesh Acharya Studios.		Qazi then expanded his career through acting and television. Qazi Touqeer took part in the reality television show Sarkaar Ki Duniya in 2009. Moreover, Qazi worked on the film Take Off and acted in various projects. In Take Off, during rehearsal, Qazi reportedly suffered an injury to his neck as a result of falling at Ganesh Acharya Studios.

	In 2015, Qazi appeared in ~~the~~ song ''Afghan Jalebi'' from the Hindi ~~film ''~~Phantom''. The song ~~became~~ a ~~major~~ Bollywood music release ~~and further connected Qazi with mainstream~~ Hindi entertainment.		In 2015, Qazi Touqeer appeared in a song titled Afghan Jalebi from the Hindi movie Phantom. The song was released as a big Bollywood music release in the Indian Hindi entertainment industry.

	In 2026, Qazi Touqeer ~~became a contestant on~~ the reality television show ''Bigg Boss 20''. ~~His participation marked~~ his ~~return to~~ the national television ~~spotlight after his earlier popularity through ''Fame Gurukul''~~.		In 2026, Qazi Touqeer participated in the reality television show Bigg Boss 20. This show brought back his face in the national television. His entry into ''Bigg Boss 20'' also brought renewed attention to his journey from a young Kashmiri singer to a nationally recognised reality-show winner and entertainer.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/television/story/bigg-boss-20-confirmed-contestants-mahhi-vij-qazi-touqeer-kanika-mann-isha-rikhi-2985992-2026-09-03 \|title=Bigg Boss 20 confirmed list: Qazi Touqeer, Mahhi Vij, Gullu, Isha Rikhi and others \|date=3 September 2026 \|access-date=5 September 2026 \|website=India Today}}</ref>

	His entry into ''Bigg Boss 20'' also brought renewed attention to his journey from a young Kashmiri singer to a nationally recognised reality-show winner and entertainer.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/television/story/bigg-boss-20-confirmed-contestants-mahhi-vij-qazi-touqeer-kanika-mann-isha-rikhi-2985992-2026-09-03 \|title=Bigg Boss 20 confirmed list: Qazi Touqeer, Mahhi Vij, Gullu, Isha Rikhi and others \|date=3 September 2026 \|access-date=5 September 2026 \|website=India Today}}</ref>

	== Notable Works ==		== Notable Works ==

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	}}'''Qazi Touqeer''' is an [[Indian]] singer, actor and ~~television personality who rose to national prominence after winning~~ the singing ~~reality~~ show ''Fame Gurukul~~'' in 2005 alongside~~ Ruprekha Banerjee. ~~He is known~~ for ~~performing~~ in Kashmiri, Hindi and Urdu and ~~for his association with Kashmiri~~ music ~~and culture~~. ~~He later appeared~~ in television and ~~film projects and featured~~ in the song ~~''Afghan Jalebi'' from~~ the Hindi ~~film ''~~Phantom''. ~~In 2026, Qazi Touqeer became~~ a contestant ~~on the reality television show ''~~Bigg Boss 20''.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestants-list-from-karan-wahi-to-arishfa-khan-and-mary-kom-heres-a-look-at-the-celebrities-rumoured-to-enter-the-salman-khan-hosted-show/photostory/133670036.cms \|title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestants List: From Karan Wahi to Arishfa Khan and Mary Kom \|access-date=4 September 2026 \|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/entertainment-news/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestant-list-karan-wahi-arishfa-khan-mary-kom-and-more-but-who-will-actually-enter-salman-khans-house-275488/ \|title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestant List: Karan Wahi, Arishfa Khan, Mary Kom and More \|access-date=4 September 2026 \|website=Sunday Guardian Live}}</ref>		}}'''Qazi Touqeer''' is an [[Indian]] singer, actor, and TV show host. In 2005, he came into the limelight as he won the reality singing show Fame Gurukul along with Ruprekha Banerjee. With time, he became famous for singing in Kashmiri, Hindi, and Urdu languages. His works are usually connected with the culture and music of Kashmir. Further on, he started participating in television shows and movies. Also, he performed in the song “Afghan Jalebi” in the Hindi movie Phantom. He participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss 20 in 2026.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestants-list-from-karan-wahi-to-arishfa-khan-and-mary-kom-heres-a-look-at-the-celebrities-rumoured-to-enter-the-salman-khan-hosted-show/photostory/133670036.cms \|title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestants List: From Karan Wahi to Arishfa Khan and Mary Kom \|access-date=4 September 2026 \|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/entertainment-news/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestant-list-karan-wahi-arishfa-khan-mary-kom-and-more-but-who-will-actually-enter-salman-khans-house-275488/ \|title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestant List: Karan Wahi, Arishfa Khan, Mary Kom and More \|access-date=4 September 2026 \|website=Sunday Guardian Live}}</ref>

	== Early Life & Education ==		== Early Life & Education ==

	Qazi Touqeer was born in Srinagar, Kashmir~~, and grew up in a~~ family with ~~connections to~~ law, spirituality and music. His father ~~was~~ a lawyer ~~who~~ later ~~became associated with~~ Sufism~~, while his~~ mother ~~was a teacher who took~~ early ~~retirement~~. His uncle, Qazi Rafi, was a Kashmiri singer. Music and ~~spirituality played an important role~~ in ~~his upbringing~~.		Qazi Touqeer was born in the city of Srinagar in Kashmir. His family had connections with law, spirituality, and music. His father worked as a lawyer and later moved toward Sufism. His mother taught school and later retired early. His uncle, Qazi Rafi, was a Kashmiri singer. Music and faith both mattered a lot in how he was raised.

	Before ~~entering ''~~Fame Gurukul'', ~~Qazi Touqeer had no formal musical training~~. ~~His~~ early ~~exposure to~~ Kashmiri musical and cultural traditions later ~~became an important part of~~ his artistic identity.		Before he joined Fame Gurukul, he did not have any proper music schooling. Still, he learned through early life in Kashmiri musical and cultural traditions. Those experiences later shaped his artistic identity.

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	Qazi Touqeer~~'s notable works include his winning performance on ''~~Fame Gurukul'' in 2005~~, the album ''Yeh Pal''~~ with Ruprekha Banerjee, his ~~appearance~~ in ~~''Sarkaar Ki Duniya''~~, and his ~~association~~ with ~~the song ''~~Afghan Jalebi'' from ~~the film ''~~Phantom''. His participation in ''Bigg Boss 20'' in 2026 ~~became another significant milestone~~ in ~~his~~ television ~~career~~.		Qazi Touqeer earned fame after he participated in Fame Gurukul in 2005 along with Ruprekha Banerjee. This was mainly because of his popularity amongst the voters of that show, and this made him one of the prominent Kashmiri personalities of India's entertainment industry.

			This also resulted in increased visibility of Kashmiri musicians in television channels. He continued his work in the field of music, television, and films and became even more popular thanks to his collaboration with Afghan Jalebi from Phantom.

			His participation in Bigg Boss 20 in 2026 furthered his visibility in the realm of television and reappeared on the screen before a new audience.

	== Achievements and Recognition ==		== Achievements and Recognition ==

	Qazi Touqeer ~~achieved nationwide recognition after winning ''~~Fame Gurukul~~'' in~~ 2005 ~~alongside~~ Ruprekha Banerjee. His popularity on the show ~~was largely driven by public voting,~~ and his ~~success made him an important~~ Kashmiri ~~presence~~ in ~~India's~~ mainstream entertainment ~~industry.~~		Qazi Touqeer became nationally popular when he won Fame Gurukul 2005 along with Ruprekha Banerjee. His popularity in the show came mostly because of people’s votes and his achievement has become a significant contribution of Kashmiri musicians in Indian mainstream entertainment.

	His journey also contributed to greater visibility for Kashmiri musical talent on national television. He continued to work across music, television and films and later gained additional recognition through his association with ''Afghan Jalebi'' from ''Phantom''.

	~~In 2026~~, ~~his participation in ''Bigg Boss 20'' further expanded his~~ television ~~presence~~ and ~~reintroduced him to a new generation~~ of ~~viewers~~.		His career also led to the increased popularity of Kashmiri music talent on national television. He remained working in music, television, and films, and later received even more fame because of his collaboration with Afghan Jalebi from Phantom.

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

	Qazi Touqeer ~~comes from~~ a family with ~~backgrounds in law~~, ~~teaching~~, ~~spirituality~~ and ~~music~~. His father ~~was~~ a lawyer who ~~later turned towards~~ Sufism, while his mother ~~worked as~~ a teacher. His uncle Qazi Rafi ~~was~~ a Kashmiri singer. He ~~has also been associated~~ with Mumbai, Delhi, Kashmir and Dubai ~~through~~ his personal and professional life.		Qazi Touqeer is born into a family with lawyers, teachers, spiritualists, and musicians. His father is a lawyer who switched his interest to Sufism, while his mother was a teacher. His uncle Qazi Rafi is a Kashmiri singer. He is connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Kashmir, and Dubai throughout his personal and professional life.

	His brother Qazi Touseef is ~~described in available biographical material~~ as an entrepreneur. However, ~~the exact nature of~~ their ~~relationship has~~ not ~~been clearly established in~~ the ~~supplied~~ source.		His brother Qazi Touseef is known as an entrepreneur according to the available biographical information. However, their relations are not clear from the provided source.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

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	In 2015, Qazi appeared in the song ''Afghan Jalebi'' from the Hindi film ''Phantom''. The song became a major Bollywood music release and further connected Qazi with mainstream Hindi entertainment.		In 2015, Qazi appeared in the song ''Afghan Jalebi'' from the Hindi film ''Phantom''. The song became a major Bollywood music release and further connected Qazi with mainstream Hindi entertainment.

	~~== Bigg Boss 20 ==~~

	In 2026, Qazi Touqeer became a contestant on the reality television show ''Bigg Boss 20''. His participation marked his return to the national television spotlight after his earlier popularity through ''Fame Gurukul''.		In 2026, Qazi Touqeer became a contestant on the reality television show ''Bigg Boss 20''. His participation marked his return to the national television spotlight after his earlier popularity through ''Fame Gurukul''.

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	}}'''Qazi Touqeer''' is an [[Indian]] singer, actor and television personality who rose to national prominence after winning the singing reality show ''Fame Gurukul'' in 2005 alongside Ruprekha Banerjee. He is known for performing in Kashmiri, Hindi and Urdu and for his association with Kashmiri music and culture. He later appeared in television and film projects and featured in the song ''Afghan Jalebi'' from the Hindi film ''Phantom''. In 2026, Qazi Touqeer became a contestant on the reality television show ''Bigg Boss 20''.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestants-list-from-karan-wahi-to-arishfa-khan-and-mary-kom-heres-a-look-at-the-celebrities-rumoured-to-enter-the-salman-khan-hosted-show/photostory/133670036.cms \|title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestants List: From Karan Wahi to Arishfa Khan and Mary Kom \|access-date=4 September 2026 \|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/entertainment-news/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestant-list-karan-wahi-arishfa-khan-mary-kom-and-more-but-who-will-actually-enter-salman-khans-house-275488/ \|title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestant List: Karan Wahi, Arishfa Khan, Mary Kom and More \|access-date=4 September 2026 \|website=Sunday Guardian Live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestants-list-from-karan-wahi-to-arishfa-khan-and-mary-kom-heres-a-look-at-the-celebrities-rumoured-to-enter-the-salman-khan-hosted-show/photostory/133670036.cms \|title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestants List: From Karan Wahi to Arishfa Khan and Mary Kom \|access-date=4 September 2026 \|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/entertainment-news/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestant-list-karan-wahi-arishfa-khan-mary-kom-and-more-but-who-will-actually-enter-salman-khans-house-275488/ \|title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestant List: Karan Wahi, Arishfa Khan, Mary Kom and More \|access-date=4 September 2026 \|website=Sunday Guardian Live}}</ref>		}}'''Qazi Touqeer''' is an [[Indian]] singer, actor and television personality who rose to national prominence after winning the singing reality show ''Fame Gurukul'' in 2005 alongside Ruprekha Banerjee. He is known for performing in Kashmiri, Hindi and Urdu and for his association with Kashmiri music and culture. He later appeared in television and film projects and featured in the song ''Afghan Jalebi'' from the Hindi film ''Phantom''. In 2026, Qazi Touqeer became a contestant on the reality television show ''Bigg Boss 20''.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestants-list-from-karan-wahi-to-arishfa-khan-and-mary-kom-heres-a-look-at-the-celebrities-rumoured-to-enter-the-salman-khan-hosted-show/photostory/133670036.cms \|title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestants List: From Karan Wahi to Arishfa Khan and Mary Kom \|access-date=4 September 2026 \|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/entertainment-news/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestant-list-karan-wahi-arishfa-khan-mary-kom-and-more-but-who-will-actually-enter-salman-khans-house-275488/ \|title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestant List: Karan Wahi, Arishfa Khan, Mary Kom and More \|access-date=4 September 2026 \|website=Sunday Guardian Live}}</ref>

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

	* [https://www.instagram.com/qazitouqeer_official/?hl=en Instagram]		* [https://www.instagram.com/qazitouqeer_official/?hl=en Instagram]
	* [https://~~www~~.~~imdb~~.com/ ~~IMDb~~]		* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cgYDwVjJIsvtFnpE46rXB Spotify]
	* [https://x.com/ X]		* [https://www.facebook.com/qazi.touqeer.7/ Facebook]
	* [https://www.~~facebook~~.com/ ~~Facebook~~]		* [https://www.youtube.com/@qazi459 YouTube]

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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| name = Qazi Touqeer {{verified}}
| image = Qazi_Touseef.jpg
| image_caption = Qazi Touqeer in 2026
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| birth_place = Srinagar, Kashmir, India
| nationality = Indian
| education =
| occupation = Singer, Actor, Television Personality
| years_active = 2005–present
| known_for = ''Fame Gurukul'', ''Yeh Pal'', ''Afghan Jalebi'', ''Bigg Boss 20''
| notable_works = ''Fame Gurukul'', ''Yeh Pal'', ''Afghan Jalebi''
| awards = Winner of ''Fame Gurukul'' (2005)
| parents = Qazi Touqeer's father was a lawyer and Sufi mystic; mother was a teacher
| religion = Islam
}}'''Qazi Touqeer''' is an [[Indian]] singer, actor and television personality who rose to national prominence after winning the singing reality show ''Fame Gurukul'' in 2005 alongside Ruprekha Banerjee. He is known for performing in Kashmiri, Hindi and Urdu and for his association with Kashmiri music and culture. He later appeared in television and film projects and featured in the song ''Afghan Jalebi'' from the Hindi film ''Phantom''. In 2026, Qazi Touqeer became a contestant on the reality television show ''Bigg Boss 20''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestants-list-from-karan-wahi-to-arishfa-khan-and-mary-kom-heres-a-look-at-the-celebrities-rumoured-to-enter-the-salman-khan-hosted-show/photostory/133670036.cms |title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestants List: From Karan Wahi to Arishfa Khan and Mary Kom |access-date=4 September 2026 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/entertainment-news/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestant-list-karan-wahi-arishfa-khan-mary-kom-and-more-but-who-will-actually-enter-salman-khans-house-275488/ |title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestant List: Karan Wahi, Arishfa Khan, Mary Kom and More |access-date=4 September 2026 |website=Sunday Guardian Live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestants-list-from-karan-wahi-to-arishfa-khan-and-mary-kom-heres-a-look-at-the-celebrities-rumoured-to-enter-the-salman-khan-hosted-show/photostory/133670036.cms |title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestants List: From Karan Wahi to Arishfa Khan and Mary Kom |access-date=4 September 2026 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/entertainment-news/bigg-boss-20-rumoured-contestant-list-karan-wahi-arishfa-khan-mary-kom-and-more-but-who-will-actually-enter-salman-khans-house-275488/ |title=Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestant List: Karan Wahi, Arishfa Khan, Mary Kom and More |access-date=4 September 2026 |website=Sunday Guardian Live}}</ref>

== Early Life & Education ==

Qazi Touqeer was born in Srinagar, Kashmir, and grew up in a family with connections to law, spirituality and music. His father was a lawyer who later became associated with Sufism, while his mother was a teacher who took early retirement. His uncle, Qazi Rafi, was a Kashmiri singer. Music and spirituality played an important role in his upbringing.

Before entering ''Fame Gurukul'', Qazi Touqeer had no formal musical training. His early exposure to Kashmiri musical and cultural traditions later became an important part of his artistic identity.

== Career ==

Qazi Touqeer gained nationwide recognition in 2005 when he participated in Sony Entertainment Television's singing reality show ''Fame Gurukul''. He competed against several aspiring singers, including Arijit Singh, and became one of the most popular contestants of the season. On 20 October 2005, Qazi won the competition alongside Ruprekha Banerjee after receiving strong public support.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/person/qazi-touqeer_9645/about |title=Qazi Touqeer Height, Age, Family, Wiki & More |access-date=5 September 2026 |website=India Forums}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.siasat.com/who-is-qazi-touqeer-and-why-his-pics-with-arijit-singh-are-going-viral-3470832/ |title=Who is Qazi Touqeer and why his pics with Arijit Singh are going viral |access-date=5 September 2026 |website=Siasat}}</ref>

His victory made him one of the prominent Kashmiri faces on Indian national television. His popularity also encouraged many young people from Kashmir to participate in auditions for other Indian singing reality shows.

Following ''Fame Gurukul'', Qazi Touqeer continued his music career and released music with Ruprekha Banerjee. Their album ''Yeh Pal'' was released in 2006 and included songs such as ''Yeh Pal'', ''Karu Kya'', ''Hero'', ''Meri Mehbooba'', ''Madham Si Chandani'' and ''Kehkashan''.

Qazi later expanded his career into acting and television. He appeared in the reality television programme ''Sarkaar Ki Duniya'' in 2009. He also worked on the film ''Take Off'' and was involved in acting-related projects. During rehearsals for ''Take Off'', he reportedly injured his neck after falling at Ganesh Acharya Studios.

In 2015, Qazi appeared in the song ''Afghan Jalebi'' from the Hindi film ''Phantom''. The song became a major Bollywood music release and further connected Qazi with mainstream Hindi entertainment.

== Bigg Boss 20 ==

In 2026, Qazi Touqeer became a contestant on the reality television show ''Bigg Boss 20''. His participation marked his return to the national television spotlight after his earlier popularity through ''Fame Gurukul''.

His entry into ''Bigg Boss 20'' also brought renewed attention to his journey from a young Kashmiri singer to a nationally recognised reality-show winner and entertainer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/television/story/bigg-boss-20-confirmed-contestants-mahhi-vij-qazi-touqeer-kanika-mann-isha-rikhi-2985992-2026-09-03 |title=Bigg Boss 20 confirmed list: Qazi Touqeer, Mahhi Vij, Gullu, Isha Rikhi and others |date=3 September 2026 |access-date=5 September 2026 |website=India Today}}</ref>

== Notable Works ==

Qazi Touqeer's notable works include his winning performance on ''Fame Gurukul'' in 2005, the album ''Yeh Pal'' with Ruprekha Banerjee, his appearance in ''Sarkaar Ki Duniya'', and his association with the song ''Afghan Jalebi'' from the film ''Phantom''. His participation in ''Bigg Boss 20'' in 2026 became another significant milestone in his television career.

== Achievements and Recognition ==

Qazi Touqeer achieved nationwide recognition after winning ''Fame Gurukul'' in 2005 alongside Ruprekha Banerjee. His popularity on the show was largely driven by public voting, and his success made him an important Kashmiri presence in India's mainstream entertainment industry.

His journey also contributed to greater visibility for Kashmiri musical talent on national television. He continued to work across music, television and films and later gained additional recognition through his association with ''Afghan Jalebi'' from ''Phantom''.

In 2026, his participation in ''Bigg Boss 20'' further expanded his television presence and reintroduced him to a new generation of viewers.

== Personal Life ==

Qazi Touqeer comes from a family with backgrounds in law, teaching, spirituality and music. His father was a lawyer who later turned towards Sufism, while his mother worked as a teacher. His uncle Qazi Rafi was a Kashmiri singer. He has also been associated with Mumbai, Delhi, Kashmir and Dubai through his personal and professional life.

His brother Qazi Touseef is described in available biographical material as an entrepreneur. However, the exact nature of their relationship has not been clearly established in the supplied source.

== External Links ==

* [https://www.instagram.com/qazitouqeer_official/?hl=en Instagram]
* [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]

== See also ==

[[Fame Gurukul]]
[[Bigg Boss 20]]
[[Ruprekha Banerjee]]
[[Afghan Jalebi]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian singers]]
[[Category:Indian male singers]]
[[Category:Indian actors]]
[[Category:Indian television personalities]]
[[Category:Bigg Boss contestants]]
[[Category:Bigg Boss 20 contestants]]
[[Category:People from Kashmir]]
[[Category:Indian playback singers]]

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			* [[Bigg Boss 20]]
	~~[[Fame Gurukul]]~~
	[[Bigg Boss 20]]
	~~[[Ruprekha Banerjee]]~~
	~~[[Afghan Jalebi~~]]

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