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 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.[1][2]
Early Life & Education
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 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.
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.
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 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
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 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
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 known as an entrepreneur according to the available biographical information. However, their relations are not clear from the provided 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