Key Highlights:

  • Salman Khan declared singer Qazi Touqeer the "only rockstar" among Bigg Boss 20 contestants during the first Weekend Ka Vaar.
  • He playfully mimicked Qazi's signature "Owww" and asked to be taught his step.
  • Kanika Mann, Uditi Singh, Love Gill and Arishfa Khan were named for the first week's nominations.
  • Bigg Boss 20 began on September 6 with a lineup of 16 celebrity contestants, including MC Mary Kom and Mahhi Vij.
  • Qazi Touqeer previously won Fame Gurukul in 2005 and later injured his neck while rehearsing for his acting debut, Take Off.

Salman Khan's Rockstar Verdict

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan used the first Weekend Ka Vaar episode of "Bigg Boss 20" to single out singer Qazi Touqeer, declaring him the house's "only rockstar" and playfully imitating his now-familiar "Owww" catchphrase. A promo shared by the channel on Instagram carried the caption noting that Qazi's rockstar persona had won over Khan himself.

What Salman Said on Screen

In the video, Khan told the contestants, "Iss ghar main kitne bhi stars hai, rockstar toh ek hi hai Qazi Touqeer. Poore week main apne Owww karke chal rahe the... Mujhe sikha do na 'I am a rockstar baby.'" ("There may be many stars in this house, but there's only one rockstar, and that's Qazi Touqeer. All week, you guys have been walking around going 'Owww!' Teach me too: 'I am a rockstar, baby.'") He then had the housemates perform Qazi's signature step before admitting, with characteristic self-deprecation, that the move was difficult for him to pull off.

Why This Moment Stands Out Early in the Season

Host endorsements during a season's first Weekend Ka Vaar often carry outsized influence, shaping how a contestant is perceived by both housemates and viewers in the weeks that follow. By singling out Qazi so early and so publicly, Khan effectively gave the singer a moment of visibility that could influence audience sentiment ahead of a season likely to be shaped by shifting alliances among its 16 contestants. It's also a notable full-circle moment for Qazi, whose public journey began nearly two decades ago with a different reality format entirely.

First Nominations of the Season

The same Weekend Ka Vaar episode also brought the season's first nomination round, with Kanika Mann, Uditi Singh, Love Gill and Arishfa Khan named as contestants facing potential eviction, setting up the show's first elimination since its premiere.

Inside This Season's Lineup

Bigg Boss 20, which began on September 6, features a diverse group of 16 celebrity contestants, including boxer MC Mary Kom, actors Mahhi Vij, Kushal Tanwar, Aman Gandhi, Isha Rikhi, Arishfa Khan, Asif Khan, Aamrapali Dubey, Rhiti Tiwari and Rohed Khan, along with Qazi Touqeer, Kanika Mann, Uditi Singh, Tanmay Singh (known as ScoutOP), Yung DSA and Love Gill. The show airs on JioHotstar and Colors, continuing the Indian adaptation of the Dutch Big Brother format under the Bigg Boss franchise.

Qazi Touqeer's Journey Before Bigg Boss

Qazi Touqeer first entered the public eye as the winner of "Fame Gurukul," India's version of Fame Academy, sharing the win with Ruprekha Banerjee after being voted the audience favourite. The duo released a joint album at the end of 2005, despite Qazi having no formal musical training prior to the show. His career later took a difficult turn when he injured his neck while rehearsing at Ganesh Acharya Studios for his acting debut in the film "Take Off," an injury that occurred during preparation for what was meant to be his transition into films.