Qazi Touseef
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| Qazi Touqeer in 2026 | |
| Born | Srinagar, Kashmir, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| 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.[1][2]
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.[3][4]
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.[5]
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.
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References
- ↑ Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestants List: From Karan Wahi to Arishfa Khan and Mary Kom . In The Times of India . Retrieved 4 September 2026
- ↑ Bigg Boss 20 Rumoured Contestant List: Karan Wahi, Arishfa Khan, Mary Kom and More . In Sunday Guardian Live . Retrieved 4 September 2026
- ↑ Qazi Touqeer Height, Age, Family, Wiki & More . In India Forums . Retrieved 5 September 2026
- ↑ Who is Qazi Touqeer and why his pics with Arijit Singh are going viral . In Siasat . Retrieved 5 September 2026
- ↑ Bigg Boss 20 confirmed list: Qazi Touqeer, Mahhi Vij, Gullu, Isha Rikhi and others . In India Today (3 September 2026) . Retrieved 5 September 2026