From Bihar politics to burpees: Tej Pratap Yadav's workout with Mallika Sherawat has the internet doing a double take

If someone had told you a few years ago that Mallika Sherawat would be teaching fitness moves to Tej Pratap Yadav on a reality show, you would probably have assumed it was the setup for a comedy sketch.

Instead, it is one of the most talked-about viral clips on social media this week.

The unlikely pairing of the Bollywood actor and the Bihar politician has sparked a flood of memes, reactions and speculation online after promotional videos from the reality show Bhojpuri Bawal showed the two sharing a playful workout and yoga session. The clips have quickly gone viral, not because of what happened, but because nobody saw it coming.

How did Mallika Sherawat and Tej Pratap Yadav end up together?

The answer appears to lie in the growing crossover between politics and entertainment.

Tej Pratap Yadav, son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been one of the most discussed contestants on the reality series Bhojpuri Bawal. According to reports from Aaj Tak and other outlets, Mallika Sherawat makes a special appearance on the show, where the two are seen interacting, exercising and sharing light-hearted moments.

For viewers accustomed to seeing Tej Pratap in political headlines, the sight of him attempting yoga poses under Mallika's guidance was enough to send social media into overdrive.

What happened during the workout session?

The clips are part fitness class, part reality television and part internet gold.

Mallika teaches Tej Pratap a series of exercise and yoga routines. He gamely attempts to follow along, sometimes successfully and sometimes not. The actor also encourages him through a few acrobatic-style movements and posture exercises.

The result is less "hardcore gym session" and more "unexpected buddy comedy".

At one point, Tej Pratap tries to mirror Mallika's moves. At another, he appears visibly impressed by her flexibility while discovering that some poses are easier to watch than perform.

Why has the internet become obsessed with this video?

Because it checks every box that social media loves.

A Bollywood star. A politician. A reality show. Fitness routines. Playful banter.

And most importantly, absolute unpredictability.

For many users, the appeal lies in seeing public figures outside their usual roles. Mallika Sherawat has spent years building an image as one of Bollywood's most unconventional stars. Tej Pratap, meanwhile, has built a reputation as one of Indian politics' most unconventional personalities.

When those two worlds collided, curiosity did the rest.

Is there something bigger going on?

Possibly.

The workout clips are only the latest chapter in a series of mysterious social media posts involving the two.

Earlier this month, Tej Pratap shared videos featuring Mallika Sherawat and hinted that "something exciting" was on the way. In subsequent posts, he suggested that a larger collaboration was in the works, though neither side has revealed exactly what that project is.

That mystery has fuelled even more speculation online.

Is it a show? A campaign? A special episode? A larger entertainment project?

For now, nobody outside their teams seems to know.

What does this viral moment say about celebrity culture?

Perhaps the most fascinating part of the story is how quickly boundaries are disappearing.

Politics is borrowing from entertainment. Entertainment is borrowing from social media. Reality television is bringing together people who would never normally share a screen.

A decade ago, a Mallika Sherawat-Tej Pratap Yadav workout session would have sounded absurd.

In 2026, it is trending.

And somewhere between the yoga poses, the laughter and the viral clips, the internet has found its latest reminder that sometimes the most entertaining stories are the ones nobody could have scripted.