{
  "id": 14855394,
  "title": "Bigg Boss 20: Qazi recalls saying no to Ekta Kapoor rockstar show; slams media scrutiny",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/bigg-boss-20-qazi-recalls-saying-no-to-ekta-kapoor-rockstar-show",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T02:16:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-20-qazi-touqeer-reveals-ekta-kapoor-offered-him-a-rockstars-role-recalls-media-scrutiny-after-he-turned-it-down-qazi-touqeer-ditched-ekta-kapoor/articleshow/134980475.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "After winning Fame Gurukul, Qazi Touqeer found himself at a crossroads as he received multiple offers. However, he declined a prominent role from Ekta Kapoor, which sparked misunderstandings. Under pressure while discussing the opportunity, he soon faced backlash from the media, who branded him arrogant for his choice, despite having already committed to a film project.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "‘Qazi Touqeer Ditched Ekta Kapoor’: Bigg Boss 20 Contestant Recalls Facing Media Scrutiny After Rejecting Television Offer - VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/qazi-touqeer-ditched-ekta-kapoor-bigg-boss-20-contestant-recalls",
        "published": "2026-10-15T18:08:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}