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Ex-lovers Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor reunite and share a warm hug at Homebound screening

Updated on: 23 September,2025 12:20 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Former lovers Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor were seen reuniting publicly at the recently held screening of Homebound. The couple, who reportedly split more than a year ago were seen exchanging greetings and sharing a warm hug at the event

Ex-lovers Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor reunite and share a warm hug at Homebound screening

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora

Former couple Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora recently crossed paths at the premiere of Homebound in Mumbai. The moment immediately caught everyone's attention. The ex-couple, who have maintained distance ever since their breakup more than a year ago. They were seen greeting each other with a warm hug and a smile.

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora reunite


Multiple videos from the event surfaced on social media, however, the reunion of the ex-lovers in particular grabbed the most attention. In the video, Arjun was spotted chatting with fellow actors, including Neha Dhupia, and engaging in light conversations with guests. Meanwhile, Malaika, after posing for the cameras on the red carpet, walked up to him, and the two shared a warm hug and exchanged greetings.



 
 
 
 
 
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Following the brief moment, Homebound director Neeraj Ghaywan was seen greeting Arjun and Malaika. The trio was seen having a conversation together later in the video. The moment marked their first public appearance after their breakup.

Social media users were happy to see the former couple share a cordial relationship even after the breakup. One fan wrote, “It is always uncomfortable to meet exes. But they looked alright,” while another noted, “A hug that speaks louder than words - Malaika Arora & Arjun Kapoor.” Another user quipped, “He can be an ex and still a good friend!! malaikaaroraofficial proving that she has a healthy friendship with Arjun."

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora's relationship

Malaika and Arjun reportedly began dating in 2018. Initially, they kept their relationship private. However, they eventually began posting romantic pictures from their vacations and wished each other on birthdays. However, they called it quits in 2024. Amid rumours of breakup, Arjun broke his silence on his relationship status with Malaika in October 2024. While attending an event in Mumbai, Arjun addressed a crowd, and they screamed Malaika's name repeatedly. Arjun had said, "Nahi abhi single hoon. Relax karo (No, I'm single now. Relax)."

Later, even Malaika reacted to Arjun's "I am single" remark and told Etimes, "I am a very private person, and there are certain aspects of my life that I don’t want to elaborate on. I will never choose a public platform to talk about my personal life. So, whatever Arjun has said is entirely his prerogative. I just want to say that, yes, it has been a very trying year for various reasons.”

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