Qazi Touqeer Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth 2026

Qazi Ahmad Touqeer, popularly known as Qazi Touqeer, is an Indian singer and television personality who became a household name in 2005 when he won the singing reality show Fame Gurukul alongside Ruprekha Banerjee. The Srinagar-born performer, famous for his theatrical personality and energetic stage presence, stepped back into the national spotlight nearly 21 years later — entering the Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 20 house in September 2026, where his larger-than-life antics quickly made him one of the season’s most talked-about contestants.

Early Life and Family

Qazi Touqeer was born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Filmibeat reports his date of birth as 2 June 1985, which makes him 41 years old as of October 2026, although at least one recent profile gives 4 June 1986 (which would make him 40). He grew up in a family with strong professional and artistic roots, as reported by Asianet Newsable and Filmibeat.

His father, the late M. A. Qazi, was a lawyer who later became associated with Sufism. His mother, Syeda Rukhsana (also spelled Sayeda Rukhsana), worked as a school teacher. Qazi has a younger brother, Qazi Tauseef, who is an entrepreneur. Music runs in the family: his uncle Qazi Rafi (also written Qazi Rafiq in some reports) is a well-known Kashmiri singer. Qazi studied at Minto Circle School in Raj Bagh, Srinagar.

As a youngster, Qazi was known for his extroverted, dramatic personality — the same quality that would later define his television career. He speaks Hindi, Kashmiri and Urdu.

Career

Qazi Touqeer’s life changed in 2005 when he entered Fame Gurukul, Sony Entertainment Television’s singing reality competition. At just 20 years old, he became one half of the show’s winning “Fame Jodi” with Ruprekha Banerjee when the finale aired on 20 October 2005. The victory was hard-fought: as Deccan Chronicle and Asianet Newsable recount, Qazi landed in the show’s “danger zone” 10 times during the season, facing elimination repeatedly — but viewer votes brought him back every time, carrying him all the way to the trophy. The winners each received ₹50 lakh, a Sony Music contract and a Maruti Alto. Notably, the season also featured a then-unknown Arijit Singh, who would go on to become one of India’s biggest playback singers.

The win gave Qazi national fame and the nickname “rockstar”, but a sustained music career proved elusive. He explored acting: biographical profiles list a film debut in Take Off (2009), and Filmibeat’s filmography associates him with Kabir Khan’s Bollywood film Phantom (2015) as an actor. His name has also been linked with the hit song “Afghan Jalebi” from Phantom. His connection with fellow Fame Gurukul winner Ruprekha Banerjee remained a talking point among fans long after the show, according to Filmibeat.

For nearly two decades, Qazi stayed away from mainstream television — until September 2026, when he walked into the Bigg Boss 20 house on the grand premiere night (September 6). As Asianet Newsable noted, younger viewers may not have recognised him, but viewers of 2000s reality TV remembered the face and the personality. Inside the house, Qazi leaned into exactly what made him memorable: theatrical antics, dramatic entrances and a full-throttle entertainer’s persona that drew mixed reactions on premiere night but soon made him one of the season’s most discussed housemates.

During the Week 6 nomination round in October 2026, Qazi nominated fellow contestant ScoutOP, triggering a heated exchange that required other housemates to step in, as reported by Bombay Times. Qazi himself landed among the 11 contestants nominated for eviction that week, receiving votes from housemates including Arishfa Khan, ScoutOP and Yung DSA, per TellyChakkar. He remains in the game as of mid-October 2026.

Personal Life

Qazi Touqeer is unmarried, according to available public profiles. He has kept his romantic life out of the public eye entirely, and no confirmed relationship has ever been reported. He remains closely associated with his Kashmiri roots and is often described in media coverage as the “rockstar from Srinagar”.

Qazi Touqeer Net Worth 2026

Qazi Touqeer’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed. His known earnings include the Fame Gurukul prize package — ₹50 lakh in cash, a Sony Music contract and a car — along with income from acting assignments and his current stint on Bigg Boss 20. No reliable public estimate of his total net worth exists.

FAQ

What is Qazi Touqeer’s age?

Qazi Touqeer was born on 2 June 1985, according to Filmibeat, which makes him 41 years old as of October 2026. Some recent reports cite 4 June 1986, which would make him 40.

What is Qazi Touqeer’s height?

Qazi Touqeer is reported to be approximately 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm) tall.

Who won Fame Gurukul 2005?

Qazi Touqeer and Ruprekha Banerjee won Fame Gurukul together as the “Fame Jodi” on 20 October 2005. Each received ₹50 lakh, a Sony Music contract and a Maruti Alto.

Is Qazi Touqeer married?

No. Qazi Touqeer is unmarried according to available public profiles, and he has never publicly confirmed a relationship.

Why is Qazi Touqeer on Bigg Boss 20?

Nearly 21 years after winning Fame Gurukul, Qazi entered Bigg Boss 20 in September 2026 as a contestant. His theatrical, entertainer-first personality has made him one of the season’s most talked-about housemates.

What is Qazi Touqeer’s net worth?

His net worth has not been publicly disclosed. Known earnings include the Fame Gurukul prize money and income from acting and reality television.