Kazi Tauqeer's Fame Gurukul Legacy Turns 21 Amid Bigg Boss 20

Mumbai, October 24: As he appears on the reality show Bigg Boss 20, singer Kazi Tauqeer is also reflecting on a milestone from his past. It has been 21 years since he won Fame Gurukul, the show that launched his career.

An official post from his team on social media marked the anniversary, highlighting the journey that followed his 2005 triumph. The post noted that the win made him widely recognised and gave him a loyal fan base.

Kazi shared a video with the message, "When the show is Kazi's, even the haters come to watch."

He also wrote, "Twenty-one years back, he shook up the vote bank, and today he rules the internet. From controlling votes in 2005 to 'Kazi-fying' the internet in 2026, our rockstar has pulled it off again."

He ended the post by stating, "The aura, the moves and the performance are still there. After 21 years, the rockstar's magic is unparalleled."

Kazi became well known after winning Fame Gurukul in 2005 with Rooprekha Banerjee. The win placed him among the memorable faces of Indian reality television.

After the show, he continued his musical journey with Rooprekha Banerjee. The duo released the album 'Ye Pal', which contained songs including 'Ye Pal', 'Karoon Kya', 'Hero', 'Meri Mehbooba' and 'Kehkashan'.

Kazi also appeared in acting roles. He featured in the music video for 'Afghan Jalebi' from the 2015 film 'Phantom', starring Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif. The original song was sung by Asrar.

The Srinagar-born singer and performer has worked in Hindi, Kashmiri and Urdu music. He is currently a contestant on Bigg Boss Season 20.