In a heartwarming nostalgia trip, Qazi Touqeer recently visited his former Fame Gurukul (2005) co-contestant Arijit Singh in his hometown of Jiaganj, West Bengal. Sharing a viral reel on May 13, 2026, Qazi praised the global singing sensation for his humility, describing him as a “genius” who remains entirely “free of corruption, insecurity, or jealousy.”
The video juxtaposes their time as teenagers on the reality show set with their current lives, showing the two stars riding a scooty through the streets of Murshidabad and interacting with locals.
Highlights from the Reunion
Qazi, known for his vocals on Afghan Jalebi, shared several intimate details about Arijit’s lifestyle and character:
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Purity of Passion: Qazi emphasized that despite Arijit’s massive fame, he remains “real” and “pure,” focusing entirely on music rather than industry politics.
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The Cricket Academy: Arijit has built a sports academy for children in Jiaganj. Qazi recounted a story where Arijit continued bowling for several overs during a friendly match despite getting hit by the ball and being in visible pain.
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Work Ethic: The “never-say-die” attitude was on full display as Qazi noted Arijit moved straight from the cricket field to a music practice and editing session that lasted from 8:30 PM until 1 AM.
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Future Collaboration: Qazi teased fans by concluding that the duo is planning to “do something different and fun together” in the near future.
A Brief Timeline: 2005 to 2026
“We were teenagers then, and now it’s 2026, and we’re still teenagers at heart. We just refused to grow up.” — Qazi Touqeer
| Year | Milestone |
| 2005 | Qazi and Arijit compete in Fame Gurukul; Qazi wins (with Ruprekha Banerjee), Arijit finishes 6th. |
| 2015 | Qazi lends his voice to the hit song Afghan Jalebi. |
| 2026 | The duo reunites in West Bengal, showcasing a 21-year-long friendship. |
National News Round-up (May 13, 2026)
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Tragedy: The political world mourns the death of Prateek Yadav (38), younger son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav.
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Economy: The Centre has hiked import duties on gold and silver to 15% to manage foreign exchange reserves amid the West Asia crisis.
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Austerity: PM Modi has slashed his official convoy by 50% and transitioned to EVs to encourage national fuel conservation.
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Entertainment: Actor Mohan Kapur praised Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Dhurandhar, comparing his return to the screen to having “biryani after a long time.”
