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In a recent episode of Bigg Boss 20, singer Qazi Touqeer opened up about the opportunities that came his way in Bollywood and television.
Qazi Touqeer reveals why he turned down Ekta Kapoor’s offer
Singer Qazi Touqeer, who shot to fame after winning the singing reality show Fame Gurukul alongside Ruprekha Banerjee in 2005, is back in the spotlight as a contestant on Bigg Boss 20. After spending years away from the mainstream limelight, he has returned to national television with Salman Khan’s reality show, giving viewers a glimpse of his personality beyond his singing career. In a recent episode, the singer opened up about the opportunities that came his way in Bollywood and television. Recalling an interaction with producer Ekta Kapoor, he revealed that he once turned down a show offered to him because he struggled to understand the character she had described. He also spoke about the media attention that followed his decision to decline the offer.
Qazi Touqeer talks about turning down Ekta Kapoor’s offer
During the episode, Qazi Touqeer was seen talking to Aamrapali Dubey, where he revealed why he stayed away from the limelight all these years. He said, “TV maine kabhi kiya nahi. TV ki opportunity bahot badi badi thi. Main khushkismat tha jiske liye Ekta Kapoor ji aayi 2005 mein and she narrated the story.” Qazi explained that he was just 20 at the time and found it difficult to understand the character Ekta Kapoor had pitched to him.
Qazi shared how the media damaged his career 💔 When he was in talks with Ekta Kapoor for a movie, the negative narrative around him may have cost him opportunities. Paid negative PR? 👀 Who knows, maybe Ekta ji was involved too 😜😂 Just kidding, bro! I feel you, Qazi. ❤️🩹No matter what, you’ll always be a ROCKSTARRR!#QaziTouqeer #BiggBoss20 #BB20— ???????? (@jkisback___) October 15, 2026
He added, “Maine sirf unki anguthiyan (rings) dekh raha tha. Rockstar ka pura character Ekta ji mujhe narrate kar rahi hai.” Qazi recalled that he was hesitant to turn down Ekta Kapoor directly. Instead, he conveyed his decision to a woman named Anupama, explaining, “Ma’am, I am already doing a film. I have a contract, it’s already signed.”
Talking about the media coverage the following day, Qazi went on to add, “Maine subah breakfast mein dekh raha hoon, ‘Qazi ditched Ekta Kapoor. Qazi has a bigger fish to fry.’ Ye paper aisa hi hai, media aisa hi hai. Us time clarification karne ke liye thodi tha hamare paas social media. Ho gaya badnaam.”
Qazi shot to fame after winning Fame Gurukul with Ruprekha Banerjee in 2005, earning a cash prize, a music contract and a car. He later ventured into acting, appeared in Afghan Jalebi from Phantom and participated in Sarkaar Ki Duniya. After years of live performances and other projects, he returned to the spotlight in 2026 as a contestant on Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 20.
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Ask News18Qazi Touqeer turned down Ekta Kapoor’s offer because he was only 20 years old at the time and found it difficult to understand the character she had pitched to him.
Ask News18October 16, 2026, 09:21 IST