Born in Patiala to a cricketer father, Bhagwant, Navjot took up cricket and made his debut in 1983 at the age of 20 against West Indies and scored 19 runs.

Sidhu’s first brush with fame at an international arena came in the 1987 World Cup where he scored four fifties in five matches. Sidhu gradually progressed in his career with his explosive hitting and earned the nickname “Sixer Sidhu” for his big hitting from the opening slot.

Sidhu brought his cricketing career to a close in 1999 after amassing more than 7,000 runs in Tests and ODIs with 15 hundreds and 48 fifties coming in the process.

Alongside his commentary stints, Sidhu has worked on TV, most notably with Great Indian Laughter Challenge – a reality show for stand-up comedians and then Comedy Nights with Kapil. Sidhu was also part of Bigg Boss 6 but had to drop out due to political reasons.

Less than a year after he was awarded one year of rigorous imprisonment by the Supreme Court for an assault and causing death, Sidhu was released from the Patiala Central Jail on April 1, 2023.

Sidhu's journey in politics began in 2004 when he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He contested and won the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab, marking the beginning of his political career. Sidhu's popularity and appeal were evident as he secured successive victories in the 2007 and 2012 assembly elections from the Amritsar East constituency.

As a politician, Sidhu has been known for his strong oratory skills and his ability to resonate with the masses. His speeches are often laced with humour and fervour, making him a crowd-puller and a prominent campaigner.

In 2016, he resigned from the BJP and joined the Indian National Congress (INC). His decision to switch parties was met with mixed reactions, with some praising his move while others criticized him for opportunism. Sidhu's association with the INC saw him actively campaign for the party in various elections, including the Punjab Assembly elections in 2017.

Despite the controversies, Sidhu remains a prominent figure in Punjab politics.