Mallika Sherawat, who seemed uncomfortable when a contestant on TV reality series "The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon ki Mallika" hugged her, has now kissed one of her suitors.

She planted a kiss on model-actor Karan Sagoo's cheek. He is amongst the 18 suitors left to capture her attention on the show.

"After a romantic date, Mallika has grown extremely fond of Karan and now admits to sharing a close bond with him. And much to everyone else's surprise, in a moment of affection, she kissed him," said a source close to the show.

The episode featuring the moment will be aired on Life OK Tuesday.