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Qazi Touqeer Says He Won’t Share Arijit Singh’s Early Struggles
Qazi Touqeer said he will keep Arijit Singh’s struggles private during a conversation on Bigg Boss 20.
He said he knows how Singh built his career, but will not share those personal details on television.
The two first met on Fame Gurukul in 2005, when both competed on the singing reality show.
Touqeer won alongside Ruprekha Banerjee, while Singh finished sixth and later became one of India’s best-known playback singers.
Touqeer praised Singh’s passion and grounded nature, saying those qualities continue to inspire him.
His comments focus on respecting Singh’s privacy, and no further disclosure or next step was described.
Qazi Touqeer said he would not reveal Arijit Singh’s personal struggles on television, despite knowing his story.
Speaking on Bigg Boss 20, Qazi praised Singh’s passion and said he had never discussed his hardships publicly in interviews.
Qazi and Singh first met as contestants on the singing reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005.
Qazi won the show alongside Ruprekha Banerjee, while Singh finished sixth.
In 2026, Qazi visited Singh’s hometown of Jiaganj, where the two spent time together.
- Who
- Qazi Touqeer spoke about his friend Arijit Singh.
- What
- Qazi said he would not share Singh’s personal struggles on television. He praised Singh’s passion and grounded nature.
- When
- The comments were made on Bigg Boss 20; the date is not stated.
- Where
- On the Bigg Boss 20 set.
- Why
- Qazi said he knew Singh’s story but would not reveal personal details on national television.
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Qazi Touqeer and Arijit Singh met as contestants on Fame Gurukul.
Qazi visited Singh’s hometown of Jiaganj, and the two spent time together.
Qazi spoke about knowing Singh’s story and said he would not reveal his personal struggles on television.
- First meeting
- Fame Gurukul, 2005
- Fame Gurukul winner
- Qazi Touqeer and Ruprekha Banerjee
- Arijit Singh’s finish
- Sixth place on Fame Gurukul
- Hometown visit
- Qazi visited Jiaganj in 2026
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I know the story; why would I tell it?
I have never seen passion like his.
He has a childlike heart.