The highly anticipated return of Sidhu to The Kapil Sharma Show, teased in a new promo for The Great Indian Kapil Show, has already generated a lot of excitement among fans. His reunion with Kapil Sharma comes after his controversial departure in 2019, and his return has sparked mixed reactions, especially from his replacement, Archana Puran Singh.
In the promo, Sidhu is seen sitting in the iconic judge’s chair, a role he held for years, while Archana looks visibly surprised. In a lighthearted moment, Kapil jokes that Archana’s new look makes her resemble Sidhu, but the former cricketer quickly clears up the confusion, confirming it’s really him in the chair.
Archana, clearly caught off guard, humorously requests Kapil to step in and ask Sidhu to vacate her seat. “Kapil, tell Sardar Sahab to get off my seat. He’s taken over my spot,” she says in the promo. Harbhajan Singh, who also appears in the episode, sides with Sidhu, saying no one can replace the original judge.
Despite the dramatic teaser, the show’s producers have clarified that Sidhu will not be returning as the permanent judge. Instead, he will appear as a guest, along with his wife Navjot Kaur, with cricketer Harbhajan Singh and actress Geeta Basra also joining in for the fun.
The episode promises plenty of humor, with Sunil Grover impersonating Sidhu and recreating his signature style. Sidhu’s return is a significant moment, as he has been absent from the show since 2019 following his controversial remarks about the Pulwama terror attack. His comments, which suggested terrorism should not be blamed on an entire nation, caused outrage in India, leading to calls for his removal from the show. In the aftermath, Sidhu was replaced by Archana Puran Singh, who has since become a popular fixture on the show.
At the time of his removal, Sidhu defended his statements, stating he had been away for a legislative session and was unaware of his exit from the show. “If it is regarding my statement, I will stick to what I have been saying yesterday, today, and forever tomorrow,” he wrote on social media.
The new episode featuring Sidhu’s return is set to offer a mix of nostalgia and humor. Fans are excited to see the former judge back on screen, even if just for a brief appearance. As the show continues to captivate audiences, the big question remains: will Sidhu ever return to the judge’s chair permanently, or will Archana continue to reign in his absence?
