Bigg Boss 19 contestant Baseer Ali’s unknown facts

Raised by a single parent
In a Bigg Boss 19 episode, Baseer revealed that his mother raised him and his sibling alone after his stepfather left them. His biological father passed away when he was young.

YouTuber
Before achieving fame on reality TV, Baseer was a YouTuber with a channel called Habibiz, where he posted lifestyle and fitness vlogs. His content was engaging and helped him build an early fan base before his rise on television.

Most Desirable Man title 
In 2017, the Times of India named Baseer Hyderabad's most Desirable Man and ranked him 17th on its national list of most desirable men. This recognition happened during his breakout year, right after his successful appearances on the reality shows Roadies Rising and Splitsvilla 10.

Toxic relationships 
Baseer has been open about his struggles in past toxic relationships. He shared that one ex-girlfriend called him a loser and said he would not have a future, an event that fueled his determination to succeed.

Sportsperson 
From a young age, Baseer was an active athlete. He played football and basketball at a national level and enjoys other sports, including swimming and skating.

Hosting
After competing on and winning reality shows, Baseer became a host for the same network. He hosted shows like On Road With Roadies and Splitsvilla 11.

Bigg Boss offers
Baseer stated that he rejected offers to join Bigg Boss for two years before finally becoming a contestant on Bigg Boss 19 in 2025. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he mentioned that he had to turn down offers for Bigg Boss in 2023 and 2024 because he was committed to his role on the daily soap Kundali Bhagya.

Daily soap debut
In 2023, Baseer took on the role of Shaurya Luthra in Zee TV's popular show Kundali Bhagya, proving his versatility beyond reality television. His role as the rich and spoiled Shaurya Luthra helped him transition to a scripted series and showcase his skills as a performer.

Childhood insecurities 
In a personal revelation, Baseer mentioned that girls avoided him in school, making him feel terrible as a child. He credits these rejections with helping to shape the person he is today.

Breakups
When discussing how he handled a breakup from a toxic relationship, Baseer said he kept himself busy with new activities to avoid dwelling on the past. This strategy allowed him to focus on himself and his career.