Kriti Mehrotra
Since Malika L. has never been afraid to follow her heart, she left behind her affectionate family and a stable life in Kazakhstan for the dynamic, diverse Poland in 2015, in the name of love. She had no idea that her relationship would sadly crumble apart within a year, yet she chose to stay for her own personal growth before deciding she was ready to find her forever partner. She thus agreed to be part of Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind: Poland,’ unaware she would actually end up building a deeply emotional and unwaveringly honest connection with Krzysztof Banaszek.
Malika L. and Krzysztof Banaszek Bonded Over the Idea of Stability Before Things Crumbled Apart
The moment Malika L. and Krzysztof Banaszek came across one another in the pods, there was a sense of understanding between them, as he wasn’t irked by her constant stream of questions. While many might have felt like they were being interviewed, he was intrigued because he understood this was her way of getting to know him, especially as she covered various topics. Whether it be past struggles, future expectations, familial relationships, or genetics, they discussed it all, making him realize she was not only serious about marriage but also very mature.
That’s part of why Krzysztof chose Malika over his other connection. He truly enjoyed Kinga’s company, but their never really having a real, serious conversation, and her being at the top for several other guys eventually rubbed him the wrong way. He admitted his last relationship had ended owing to mental infidelity, so the former’s maturity, stability, and warmth made him feel safe in a way he had never experienced before. Therefore, despite both of their concerns about numerous little aspects as well as the fact that they were not yet in love, he got down on one knee, and she said yes! Their ensuing reveal was understandably a little awkward, but they both came out of it genuinely happy, with Malika even gushing she could see herself falling for him.
Although Malika and Krzysztof’s Grecian getaway started out well, with her being honest about her standing and him openly awaiting more questions, things soon changed. She had previously asserted it takes her some time to fully open up, yet that sort of romantic distance, combined with her brutal candor, gradually began to affect her partner. He craved more of an intimate connection and was hurt when she couldn’t see it or understand it when he tried to gently bring it up, which made him pull away even further. These issues persisted in the real world, yet no one could have imagined he would secretly reach out to Kinga, go on a date with her, and become intimate after allegedly indicating he was done. However, he hadn’t broken things off with Malika.
Malika and Krzysztof Are No Longer Romantically Involved
Krzysztof did come clean to Malika upon returning to their shared home, telling her he had kissed Kinga, only for her to reveal she was betrayed because she had actually fallen in love. That’s when he claimed he realized the error in his ways and chose to ask for forgiveness, which Malika granted because she believed she owed it to her mind, body, heart, and soul to give him a real chance. But alas, it became clear very quickly that they would not be able to move on from what had transpired, resulting in Krzysztof being the one to call off their engagement for good.
The former couple saw Kinga at a mixer a few days later, during which she revealed to they had done more than kiss and he had all but expressed his love for her. In other words, he had led both women on before picking neither, which infuriated them both. Nevertheless, Malika and Krzysztof still tried to make things work later on, well away from the cameras as well as the pressure of the show, but she couldn’t let his lies and infidelity go. They had some great times as they explored Poland, met his loved ones, and tried to build something new, but not only did the trust issues linger, they also struggled to connect on little things. In the end, they chose to settle what they shared rather amicably, part ways for good, and move forward to now lead independent lives.
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Since it was in 2015 when Malika relocated from Kazakhstan to Poland, she also transferred from ALMA University to Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National Louis University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration the ensuing year, following which she kick-started her career as a Customer Service Administrator at International Paper. She had previously completed a few internships and part-time jobs to garner experience, but it was in 2017 that she really found her calling as she joined Accenture Poland as a Google Ads Online Specialist.
Malika honed her skills there for over 5 years, being promoted to Google Ads Subject Matter Expert and Workflow Lead for the SME Team before leaving in July 2022 for Salestube. There, she served in the roles of Search Engine Marketing until November 2023, Senior SEM Specialist from December 2023 to December 2024, and Paid Search Hub Lead for a couple of specific projects until April 2025. Since then, she has proudly been working as a Freelance Internet Search Marketing Specialist.
We should mention that whenever Malika is not working, she likes to travel, spend quality time with friends, go to the gym, and dedicate herself to her passion for running. After all, apart from having a family of her own one day, the 29-year-old Kraków resident’s dream is to finish a half-marathon as well as explore the world as much as possible. In fact, over the past few years, she has been to Italy, Prague, Norway, Lisbon, Spain, Belgium, Cambodia, Istanbul, Thailand, Greece, France, the United States, and many more countries. Most recently, though, in 2025, she visited Dubai, Rome, Barcelona, and Paris.
As for Krzysztof, the 36-year-old professional Carpenter currently splits his time between Poland and Iceland, with the latter being where he makes a living constructing houses. His dream is to one day build a home from the ground up for his own little family because he wants to provide them with the best – he wants to build something lasting for/with them, both literally and figuratively. It’s imperative to note that he is also a travel enthusiast, which he documents on his social media through beautiful, scenic images. Whether it be different spots within Poland and Iceland itself or wondrous places like Spain and Abu Dhabi, he has loved exploring them all.
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