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Ex-'Fame Gurukul' Star Qazi Touqeer Praises Arijit Singh's 'No Corruption, Pure Passion' Nature

Qazi Touqeer, who competed alongside Arijit Singh on the 2005 reality show Fame Gurukul, has praised the singer for his genuine and corruption-free nature. In a video from his visit to Arijit's hometown Jiaganj in West Bengal, Qazi described Arijit as a "pure passion" genius with no insecurity or jealousy. Qazi also highlighted Arijit's dedication, noting that despite getting injured while playing cricket, he continued bowling and later immersed himself in music practice until 1 AM. The two singers, who bonded over their shared experiences, plan to collaborate on a fun project together in the future.

Key Points: Arijit Singh 'Genius' Says Former Co-Contestant Qazi Touqeer

  • Qazi Touqeer praises Arijit Singh's character as pure and genuine
  • The two singers were contestants on Fame Gurukul in 2005
  • Qazi visited Arijit's hometown Jiaganj in West Bengal
  • Arijit built a cricket academy for kids in Jiaganj
  • Despite injury, Arijit continued bowling and later worked on music until 1 AM
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Arijit Singh has 'no corruption, insecurity,' says former 'Fame Gurukul' co-contestant Qazi Touqeer

Qazi Touqeer praises Arijit Singh for having 'no corruption, insecurity, or jealousy,' calling him a 'pure passion' genius after visiting his hometown.

"There's no corruption in him, no insecurity, no jealousy towards anyone. He is pure passion. - Qazi Touqeer"

Mumbai, May 13

Qazi Touqeer, who was seen alongside Arijit Singh in the 2005 reality show Fame Gurukul, has heaped praise on his former "genius" co-contestant and said that the renowned Bollywood singer has no corruption, insecurity, and jealousy towards anyone in him.

Qazi, who lent his voice for the song Afghan Jalebi from the 2015 film "Phantom", shared a reel video of himself from the time he spent in Arijit's hometown in Jiaganj in West Bengal.

The video begins with the time they met in the show "Fame Gurukul" in 2005, to now, when he visited his hometown. In the clip, the two singers are seen riding a scooty on the roads of Jiaganj and enjoying some time together.

In the clip, Qazi said: "That was Fame Gurukul in 2005, in Mumbai me, Arijit, and Shahid Kapoor. We were teenagers then, and now it's 2026, and we're still teenagers at heart. We just refused to grow up."

Talking about Arijit, he said: "What can I say about Arijit? There's no corruption in him, no insecurity, no jealousy towards anyone. He is pure passion. He's real. And yes, he's a genius, we all know that. So much love to the people of Murshidabad, and especially to everyone in Jiaganj. They gave me immense love.

"Arijit's staff, his family, such beautiful people."

Qazi then went on to speak about Arijit's "incredible" father and shared that the singer has built an academy for kids to play cricket in Jiaganj.

Qazi added: "It's fantastic. I got so excited that I insisted on playing cricket too. We started playing, he was bowling and I was batting. At one point, he got hit by the ball. Everyone around him got worried and asked, 'Dada, are you okay?' Even I thought he would stop bowling, but he just said, 'It's okay.'"

"And despite getting hurt, he continued bowling for another three or four overs. We're old school like that, never-say-die attitude. He never got tired. Then later in the evening, from 8:30 PM till 1 AM, he was busy with music practice and editing work. He completely immersed himself in it."

Qazi concluded the video by tagging Arijit as a "champion."

"Strong in his mind, strong in his heart. Arijit and I are definitely going to do something different and fun together," he concluded.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who follows Bollywood music, this is refreshing to hear. It's rare to find such genuine friendships in the entertainment industry. Arijit's dedication to his craft - practicing till 1 AM even with an injury - is why he's the voice of our generation.
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Rohit L
Fame Gurukul was such a classic show! It's amazing to see how far Arijit has come and how he still maintains old bonds. But honestly, I wish the industry had more such down-to-earth artists instead of all the politics. This is the real Arijit we love ❤️
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Nikhil C
While I appreciate the praise, let's not turn this into blind worship. Arijit is undeniably talented, but every artist has flaws. That said, the cricket academy initiative is genuinely commendable. More celebs should invest in grassroots sports like this in their hometowns.
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Priya S
This brought tears to my eyes! Remember watching Fame Gurukul as a kid and now seeing them as friends even after 21 years. Arijit Singh's journey from a small-town Bengali boy to India's biggest playback singer is truly inspiring. No corruption, no insecurity - that's the Arijit magic! ✨
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Kavya N
The way Qazi describes Arijit - "pure passion, real, genius" - shows the respect between true artists. And that story of Arijit getting hit by a cricket ball but continuing to bowl for his friend? That's the never-say-die attitude that makes his voice so powerful. Proud moment for West Bengal! 🏏🎵

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