Cinema VinesSinger Qazi Touqeer, who captured the national spotlight by winning Sony TV’s reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005, has re‑entered the public eye after a brief hiatus, thanks to his appearance on Bigg Boss 20. The 2005 competition saw him outperform notable contestants, including a then‑unknown Arijit Singh, who finished sixth. Qazi’s victory was credited to his stage presence and popularity, and he was declared the winner alongside Ruprekha Banerjee on October 20, 2005.
During the current season of Bigg Boss, Qazi stunned viewers in a recent episode when he performed “O Mere Dil Ke Chain” from the 1972 film Mere Jeevan Saathi inside the newly introduced Legacy Room. The room, designed to showcase iconic moments from all past seasons, featured a montage of previous contestants and the show’s history. His rendition was met with widespread acclaim, with fans comparing his voice to a blend of Sonu Nigam and Shaan.
Despite the praise, Qazi admitted in the same episode that he did not sing well during his original run on Fame Gurukul. He said, “But I didn’t sing well at that time,” in Hindi, revealing that his early success may have been driven more by charisma than vocal skill. Amrapali Dubey, a fellow contestant, recalled his earlier stint and noted that the nation voted for him because of his talent, while Qazi reflected on the overwhelming support he received back then.
Fans on social media echoed the sentiment, with comments such as “Now we know why he won Fame Gurukul” and “He sings so well that even Bigg Boss waited for his song to finish before speaking.” Qazi’s return to the spotlight has rekindled interest in his career, and he has expressed gratitude for the continued support from his former rival, Arijit Singh, who has publicly praised Qazi as a “genius” and “rockstar.”
The current season, themed ‘Tathas‑Two’, allows each contestant two chances to survive in the house. Recent developments include Yung DSA becoming the first house captain, which caused Kanika Mann to lose one of her lives. This week, Kanika, Amrapali Dubey, Arishfa Khan, and Love Gill face nomination for elimination. Viewers can watch the show on JioHotstar and Colors TV.
