Qazi Touqeer, who is winning hearts with his entertaining personality and candid conversations on Bigg Boss 20, has been sharing several lesser-known stories from his life inside the house. The singer, who rose to fame after winning Fame Gurukul, has opened up about his personal experiences, relationships and journey in the entertainment industry. Here's a look at some of his top revelations
During a conversation with his fellow contestants, Qazi spoke about Arijit Singh’s extraordinary dedication to music. He said, “Bro, I’m telling you. That guy is my life.” He further explained, “Uska fighting spirit crazy hai. Woh 8 ghante tak nahi thakta.” Talking about Arijit’s interest in playing the sitar, Qazi added, “Sitar leke baithta hai. Shuru jab kiya usne toh time ka kuch pata nahi chal raha hai. Saat ghanta, chhe ghanta, constant. Usi cheez mein khoya hua hai.” He also explained that while he enjoys dressing up and fashion, Arijit finds happiness in the process of making music. “Mereko kapdon ka shauk hai, mereko aisa hai. Uske liye maza kya hai? Process. Uska sangeet,” he said.
In an emotional conversation with Manish Goel, Qazi opened up about losing his pet horse, Sultan, around four-and-a-half months before entering Bigg Boss 20. He revealed that he and his wife had raised the horse together and were deeply attached to him. Recalling the loss, Qazi said, “Sultan was my horse. My wife and I brought him up. He passed away 4.5 months before coming to Bigg Boss. He was like my son.” He further shared how difficult the period was for him, saying, “I get very emotional about pets. I became sleepless. I could see his face when I closed my eyes.” Qazi also revealed that he had preserved Sultan’s hair and still kept it with him. “I did something crazy. I preserved his hair. I still have them,” he said. He added that his wife was equally disturbed by the loss and that he continues to dream about riding Sultan.
In another conversation, Qazi recalled about Arijit’s unusual personality and described him as someone who is even more unpredictable than himself. While talking to Aman Gandhi, he said, “Agar main crazy hoon na, toh woh crazypan ka baap hai. Hum dono crazy hain. Agar hum future mein collaborate karenge na bahot mazaa aayega.” “Usko ghanta farak padta hai kaun kya bol raha hai uske baare mein,” he remarked. He further described the singer as someone who operates on a completely different level, adding, “Woh alag level ka banda hai. He is a mad scientist. Woh space ship mein rehta hai. Woh genius hai bhai.” Qazi also blew a flying kiss towards the camera and told his friend, “Love you.”
Qazi also recalled an interesting incident from the early days of his career when Ekta Kapoor approached him for a television show. He revealed that he was offered the role of a rockstar in Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai, which eventually featured Iqbal Khan in the lead role. Qazi recalled that he was around 20 years old at the time and had already signed a film, which made him turn down the opportunity. He also admitted that he did not personally communicate his decision to Ekta and instead conveyed it through someone accompanying her.
Qazi also gave viewers a glimpse into the difficult phase Arijit experienced before becoming a celebrated singer. The two have known each other since their Fame Gurukul days, and Qazi revealed that he is aware of several personal struggles his friend went through. However, he does not want to discuss details that Arijit has never shared publicly. Referring to the singer’s decision to keep his struggles private, Qazi said, “Aaj tak Arijit Singh ne kisi interview mein yeh sab nahi bola hai ki main ro raha tha, main sadak pe tha.” He then added, “Kahani mereko pata hai, main thodi na bataunga.”
While recalling their early days, Qazi shared an interesting conversation he had with Arijit, who believed he had the potential to become a major pop star. Qazi revealed that Arijit once told him that he could become India’s Michael Jackson. However, he admitted that he did not take the suggestion seriously at the time. He also recalled that people often compare their journeys because Qazi won Fame Gurukul while Arijit finished sixth. Speaking about his friend’s success, Qazi made it clear that he has never been insecure about their different career trajectories. He said he was not even “one per cent” jealous of Arijit’s achievements and was genuinely happy to see him succeed.
