Qazi Touqeer: Rockstar role was misunderstood

Qazi Touqeer, winner of Fame Gurukul, recently discussed his career choices, including rejecting a television offer from Ekta Kapoor. The singer revealed that Kapoor had approached him in 2005 with a role in a TV show about a rockstar, which he was only 20 years old at the time.

Unable to connect with the character and reportedly already committed to films that were in development, Touqeer expressed his reservations indirectly. He conveyed his decision to an associate, who then communicated it to Kapoor. This led to a negative portrayal in the media the following day, with headlines suggesting he had "ditched" Ekta Kapoor or felt he had "bigger fish to fry."

Touqeer later clarified in an old interview that the show Ekta Kapoor offered him was likely 'Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai,' where he was considered for the lead role. This role was eventually played by Iqbal Khan. Qazi Touqeer gained widespread popularity after winning the singing reality show 'Fame Gurukul' alongside Ruprekha Banerjee, securing prize money and a music contract.