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Qazi Touqeer Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth2 June 1985 or 2 June 1986

Age37 or 38 (as of 2023)

BirthplaceSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

ProfessionSinger, Actor, YouTuber

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather: M.A. Qazi; Mother: Syeda Rukhsana; Brother: Qazi Tauseef

Qazi Touqeer Biography

Singer, actor and YouTuber from Srinagar who rose to national attention after winning the 2005 reality show Fame Gurukul. Known for his music releases, a 2

Early life and background
Qazi Touqeer was born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Sources list his date of birth as 2 June, with some records showing 1985 and others 1986. He grew up in a household where music was present: his uncle Qazi Rafi is a well-known singer in the Kashmir Valley and served as an early musical influence. Touqeer attended Minto Circle School in Raj Bagh, Srinagar. His father, M.A. Qazi, worked as a lawyer and his mother, Syeda Rukhsana, was a teacher. He has a brother named Qazi Tauseef.

Career
Touqeer entered the national spotlight when he competed in and won the Indian singing reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005. The victory brought him widespread attention and, according to published accounts, a very large number of public votes compared with other reality-show contestants of that time. During the show he developed friendships with fellow contestants, including Arijit Singh. Prior to Fame Gurukul, Touqeer had no formal singing training.

After the show, he released several albums and songs and expanded his work into television and film. He took part in the reality series Sarkar ki Duniya in 2009, hosted by Ashutosh Rana. That same year he was offered his first film, Take Off; while rehearsing for the role he sustained a serious neck injury during a fall at Ganesh Acharya’s studio. In 2015 he appeared in the song Afghan Jalebi from the film Phantom, which featured Katrina Kaif.

Touqeer’s professional identity spans singing, acting and digital content creation; he is also described as a YouTuber. His public persona has at times been shaped by comparisons to other entertainers and by the physical features noted during his early television appearances.

Public profile
Following his Fame Gurukul win, Touqeer received notable recognition; one report states that former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam referred to him as "The Hero of Kashmir." On the show and in the media he was often remarked upon for his looks, with comparisons at different times to other film personalities. Touqeer has addressed public comparisons directly, emphasizing camaraderie with fellow artists rather than competition.

Touqeer’s preferred foods include seekh tujj and beverages such as coffee and tea. He has cited Al Pacino as a favorite actor and has named his uncle Qazi Rafi as both an influence and mentor. He is identified as Muslim and follows a non-vegetarian diet.

Personal life
Public information describes Touqeer as unmarried. He holds Indian nationality and his hometown is listed as Srinagar. His physical characteristics are recorded in public profiles as approximately 172 cm tall (about 5 ft 8 in) with light brown eyes and black hair. His zodiac sign is listed as Gemini.

Latest updates
After his early success on reality television, Touqeer continued to work in music and media, appearing in television projects and contributing vocals to film songs. Notable later appearances include his role in the 2015 film song Afghan Jalebi. He has maintained an active presence in public conversations about music and performance and remains associated with the artistic community that emerged from national reality shows in the mid-2000s.

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Recent Work

Afghan Jalebi (song)

Appeared in the song from the 2015 film Phantom, featuring Katrina Kaif.

2015
Take Off

Offered a role in the film and rehearsed in 2009; sustained a neck injury during rehearsals.

2009
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Career Highlights

  1. Winner of the singing reality show Fame Gurukul (2005)
  2. Releases of several albums and songs following Fame Gurukul
  3. Appeared in the song Afghan Jalebi from the film Phantom (2015)
  4. Declared "The Hero of Kashmir" by former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (reported)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qazi Touqeer born?

Qazi Touqeer was born on 2 June 1985 or 2 June 1986.

What is Qazi Touqeer known for?

Qazi Touqeer is known for singer, Actor, YouTuber.

What is Qazi Touqeer’s marital status?

Qazi Touqeer's marital status is listed as Unmarried.