Updated On: 14 February, 2026 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Abu Malik revealed that Sidharth Shukla was initially hesitant to associate with Shehnaaz Gill on Bigg Boss 13, but their bond later evolved into a fan-favourite connection known as “SidNaaz.”

Abu Malik, Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill
Former Bigg Boss 13 contestant Abu Malik has shared a lesser-known anecdote about the early days of the reality show, revealing that Sidharth Shukla was initially hesitant to be linked with Shehnaaz Gill inside the house. Speaking on the YouTube show Maa Kasam, Abu fondly remembered his late friend while offering insight into how equations shifted over time.
Recalling their conversations during Bigg Boss 13, Abu said, “Sidharth was a very good friend of mine, the one who passed away…” He explained that in the first few weeks, Sidharth was unsure about forming a close association with Shehnaaz and fellow contestant Asim Riaz. Sharing one of Sidharth’s remarks, Abu quoted him as saying, “If this guy doesn’t know who Hitler is, she doesn’t know where Germany is. Now you want me to be attached to them?”