The former cricketer launched a website recently. He shared some of the childhood stories he will put on virtual space with Divya Kaushik He defines ‘Sidhuism’ as “like a honey bee” — it has “a small body, honey and a sting.”
His Sidhuisms include Bulbulon ke pankhon mein bandhe hue baaz nahi rehte, aur buzdilon aur kaayron ke haathon mein kabhi raaz nahin rehte sir. (like Eagles don’t stay under Bulbul’s feathers, secrets don’t stay with cowards).
You will also find Navjot Sidhu’s favourite one-liners such as ‘Guru ho ja shuru,’ along with comments, opinions and more at Sherryontopp.
The former cricketer, commentator and TV host recently launched the website with Multi Screen Media (MSM) and its sports entertainment channel, SIX.
He informed, “It is a digital avatar of Sidhu, showcasing many facets of my personality. Be it news related to sports, politics or entertainment. I will narrate these in my signature style! My takiya kalams (signature terms), will be like garnishing on salad.”
When online, users can access a range of exciting content like Sidhu’s blogs and live chats with fans on a regular basis, trivia, a profile corner.
Video streamers will be able to catch Sidhu on his official YouTube channel too. And he will also be available on mobile and tablets, doing more than just talking.
His digital avatar will dance to Jumping Jhapak and bat to every ball you bowl with a game. Users will also get notifications of cricket scores.
Sherry’s Facebook page is called Sherryontopp and the twitter handle is @Sherryontopp.
Social media sites will host several polls, Q&A’s, exclusive trivia and contests, giving Sidhu fans a chance to interact and test their knowledge of his personality.
The site will also feature various sweepstakes that will reward the users for their engagement.
“Credit for this idea goes to many people. I thought I would be foolish if I didn’t do it. We live in an age where such platforms are almost mandatory to present your views on a larger platform. I realised there are many looking for the real Navjot Singh Sidhu. So many pages already exist on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, so it gets confusing for those who want to follow me. This allows me to connect via phone, internet, which are all important mediums today.”
Sidhu shared, “It has a humble experience to find so many want to know more about you and be part of your life. To me fans are no less than Gods.”
He said a celebrity’s life is never private. It has to be like an open book, with pages accessible to people who want to know more. He told us he will share personal anecdotes, and other “andar ki baat.”
Remarking, “People often ask how come I am so fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Not many know that as a child I had to read newspapers in all three languages. The only thing I was allowed to watch on TV as a child was news. My day concluded with stories from Mahabharat, Ramayana and other texts. First time I watched a film was at 17-years. It was Sholay. I recall crying when I saw Hema Malini cry. I was so touched that aunty ji ro rahi hai. So there will be many stories like this on the website.”
He expressed that TV has made him better. “The medium exposes you to the public. In cricket politics, you are governed by a management On TV you your weaknesses and strengths are revealed, giving the chance to improve. But in terms of satisfaction, politics is more satisfying,” said Sidhu.