Malaika calls Sidhu her ‘lifelong friend’ on Kapil show

March 11, 2026

Bollywood actor and television personality Malaika Arora recently shared a heartfelt revelation about her friendship with former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu during an appearance on the comedy talk show The Great Indian Kapil Show.

Speaking during the latest episode, Malaika described Sidhu as her “lifelong friend”, saying their bond has grown stronger over time despite meeting later in life. The candid conversation between the two celebrities quickly became one of the highlights of the episode and entertained the audience with humour and warmth.

Malaika opens up about their strong friendship

During the episode, Malaika spoke about how making genuine friends becomes difficult as people grow older because of busy schedules and responsibilities. However, she said she was fortunate to have formed a meaningful friendship with Sidhu.

She referred to him affectionately as “Sherry,” Sidhu’s popular nickname, and said she considers him a true friend. According to Malaika, her bond with him is built on trust and mutual respect.

The actress remarked that her affection for Sidhu comes from a place of genuine friendship, adding that he is someone who could never hurt her emotionally. Her comments drew applause from the studio audience and added a warm emotional moment to the otherwise humorous show.

Friendship developed through reality TV shows

The two celebrities previously worked together on the judging panel of the reality show “India’s Got Talent.” Their friendly banter and chemistry on the show had already become popular among viewers.

Their reunion on Kapil Sharma’s show reminded fans of that camaraderie. During the conversation, Sidhu also praised Malaika’s personality and professionalism, saying he admired her discipline and grounded nature.

The exchange reflected the mutual respect both celebrities share for each other.

Sidhu praises Malaika’s personality

While responding to host Kapil Sharma, Sidhu spoke highly of Malaika and called her one of the most grounded celebrities he has met in the entertainment industry.

Despite her glamorous public image, he said she remains extremely organised and disciplined in her routine. Sidhu even joked about her “entourage of 56,” a humorous comment that made the audience laugh.

The light-hearted praise further highlighted their friendly equation.

Makhan, snacks and jokes steal the show

One of the funniest moments during the episode came when Malaika revealed that Sidhu regularly sends white butter (makhan) from his home along with snacks and jaggery every few weeks.

This revelation triggered playful teasing from Kapil Sharma, who jokingly complained that he had known Sidhu for years but had never received such treats. The exchange led to laughter from the audience and created one of the most entertaining segments of the episode.

Comedy sketches add to entertainment

The episode also featured comedian Sunil Grover performing a humorous act dressed as Sidhu. In the skit, he jokingly flirted with Malaika and even presented her with roses, adding to the laughter and fun on stage.

The playful segment perfectly matched the show’s signature mix of celebrity conversations and comedy sketches.

A memorable episode for viewers

The episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show turned out to be memorable for viewers because of the candid conversation between Malaika Arora and Navjot Singh Sidhu. Their warm interaction, humour and mutual admiration provided a refreshing moment on the show.

Fans appreciated the heartfelt revelation about their friendship, which showed a more personal side of the celebrities beyond their professional lives.