The invitation followed the success of her last film with Abbas-Mustan,Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon.
Being on the show meant a lot for Elli as she has grown up watching it. The Greek-Swedish actress has maintained that she is an Indian at heart, and has always had a passion for Hindi films and music. Back from Stockholm, she told us, "India has given me so much. I have got this recognition through Bollywood, so I had to bring that forward. Hence, I introduced the show in Hindi for the Indian audience."