Qatari princess Al Mayassa follows just one Bollywood actress on Instagram - Guess Who?

Princess Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani stands out as a prominent member of Qatar’s royal family. Being the daughter of the former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and sister to the current Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, she is widely recognized. Although she boasts over a million followers on Instagram, she follows only a limited number of accounts-fewer than 500-including global leaders, celebrities, royals from the Middle East and Europe, and just one Bollywood actress.

The Surprising Bollywood Connection

Among all Bollywood actresses, Sheikha Al-Mayassa’s Instagram follows just one-and surprisingly, it’s Mallika Sherawat.

How Their Friendship Began

Mallika Sherawat, who rose to fame with her standout role in the 2004 movie Murder, is among the rare Bollywood stars to have made a mark in Hollywood as well. As reported by FilmiBeat in 2010, she first crossed paths with the Qatari princess during a convention in the United States. Their initial meeting sparked a lasting friendship that has continued over the years.

Special Invitations and Events

Sherawat also stood out as the sole Bollywood star invited to the princess’s wedding in 2006. Later, in 2010, she was present at the inauguration of Qatar’s Doha Film Institute held in Cannes, France.

Mallika Sherawat’s Career Highlights

On the work front, Mallika is best known for movies like 'Murder', 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects', and 'Welcome'. She is now reading scripts and is reportedly finding other new projects.