Qazi Touqeer is a singer from Srinagar, Kashmir, who shot to fame in 2005 as a joint winner of Sony TV’s singing reality show Fame Gurukul. He sings in Kashmiri, Hindi and Urdu, and returned to national television in 2026 as a contestant on Bigg Boss 20.
Qazi Touqeer: Quick Facts
| Name | Qazi Touqeer |
| Profession | Singer, TV personality |
| Languages | Kashmiri, Hindi, Urdu |
| Date of birth | 4 June 1986 (per Wikipedia) |
| Age | 40 years (2026) |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Father | Mushtaq Ahmed Qazi (lawyer) |
| Mother | Syeda Rukhsana (school teacher) |
| Brother | Qazi Touseef |
| Uncle | Qazi Rafi (Kashmiri singer) |
| Known for | Winning Fame Gurukul (2005) |
| Album | Yeh Pal (with Ruprekha Banerjee) |
| Marital status | Married (he has spoken about his wife on Bigg Boss 20) |
| Reality shows | Fame Gurukul (2005), Bigg Boss 20 (2026) |
Qazi Touqeer Age and Family
Qazi Touqeer was born on 4 June 1986 in Srinagar, according to Wikipedia, which makes him 40 years old in 2026. His age became a talking point in the Bigg Boss 20 house, where he discussed it with fellow contestant Arishfa Khan.
His father, Mushtaq Ahmed Qazi, is a lawyer who later turned to Sufism, and his mother, Syeda Rukhsana, is a school teacher. Music runs in the family: his uncle Qazi Rafi is a well-known Kashmiri singer. His younger brother, Qazi Touseef, is an entrepreneur.
Qazi Touqeer Career
Fame Gurukul Win (2005)
Qazi became a household name in 2005 when he won the first season of Fame Gurukul on Sony TV, India’s version of the British show Fame Academy, jointly with Ruprekha Banerjee. In the finale, he reportedly received about 2.5 crore SMS votes, said at the time to be the highest for any contestant on Indian television.
His win made him a hero in Kashmir, and many young people from the Valley went on to audition for music reality shows after him.
Music and Acting
Soon after the show, Qazi and Ruprekha released the album Yeh Pal. He has since sung in Kashmiri, Hindi and Urdu, and is known for his rock-style stage persona. In 2008, he was preparing for his acting debut in the film Take Off when he injured his neck during a rehearsal.
Qazi Touqeer in Bigg Boss 20
Qazi entered Bigg Boss 20 on the grand premiere as one of the original 16 contestants, marking his return to mainstream TV nearly two decades after Fame Gurukul. His catchphrase “I am a Rockstar baby” quickly became popular, and host Salman Khan praised him on a Weekend Ka Vaar episode.
He was among the nominated contestants in Week 5 and survived. He was also part of the argument that led to Nakul Dhull’s fight with Gullu, after which Nakul was removed from the house. Follow the latest status in our Bigg Boss 20 contestants list.
Qazi Touqeer Wife
Qazi Touqeer is married. He has spoken about his wife on Bigg Boss 20, saying she knows him well, but he has kept details about her private, and we have not published unconfirmed reports about her.
Upcoming Projects
His brother Qazi Touseef has said that Qazi has a collaboration with singer Arijit Singh lined up, though work on it had not fully begun when he entered the house.
More Bigg Boss 20 Contestant Biographies
- Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) biography
- Amrapali Dubey biography
- Kanika Mann biography
- Mahhi Vij biography
- Aasif Khan biography
- Love Gill biography
- Mary Kom biography
- Nakul Dhull (Mitthu Don) biography
- Full Bigg Boss 20 contestants list with evictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Qazi Touqeer?
Qazi Touqeer is a Kashmiri singer who won the first season of Fame Gurukul in 2005 along with Ruprekha Banerjee. He is now a contestant on Bigg Boss 20.
What is Qazi Touqeer’s age?
Qazi Touqeer was born on 4 June 1986, according to Wikipedia, so he is 40 years old in 2026.
Is Qazi Touqeer married?
Yes. Qazi Touqeer has spoken about his wife on Bigg Boss 20, but he has not shared details about her publicly.
Which show did Qazi Touqeer win?
He won Fame Gurukul (2005) on Sony TV, jointly with Ruprekha Banerjee. He reportedly received around 2.5 crore SMS votes in the finale.
Who is Qazi Touqeer’s uncle?
His uncle is Qazi Rafi, a well-known Kashmiri singer.
