From winning Fame Gurukul against Arijit Singh to Bigg Boss 20: Qazi Touqeer’s journey from overnight fame to a comeback after 21 years

In 2005, Qazi Touqeer became a household name after winning the singing reality show Fame Gurukul alongside Ruprekha Banerjee. Among the contestants was a young Arijit Singh, who finished sixth but later went on to become one of India’s biggest playback singers. While Arijit’s career reached extraordinary heights, Qazi gradually moved away from the mainstream spotlight. Now, nearly 21 years later, Qazi is back on national television as a contestant on Bigg Boss 20. His journey has an interesting mix of an unexpected victory, a lasting friendship, career struggles and a second chance at fame. Here’s a look at his journey:-