Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora hug each other at Homebound premiere, watch video

Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor

The Homebound premiere in Mumbai was star-studded, but one moment stole the spotlight: Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora sharing the same frame, yet barely acknowledging each other.

The two, once madly in love, had the entire media buzzing as cameras caught them standing just a few inches apart, as they gave a hug to eachother.

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In a clip circulating online, Arjun Kapoor was seen greeting co-stars like Neha Dhupia, while Malaika, standing nearby, appeared to be waiting for someone. There was no eye contact, no nod, just quiet side hug before she walked away. Fans and media quickly picked up on it, questioning whether old tensions are still present.

History Between Arjun and Malaika

The two once made headlines for their intense relationship, which overlapped with Malaika’s 18-year-long marriage to Arbaaz Khan.

Malaika Arora has always shunned public appearances with Arjun, despite his frequent attempts to maintain a friendly demeanor. To Malaika's discomfiture, their private history occasionally crept into public conversation.

Malaika spoke candidly about this in a previous interview with ETimes, highlighting her position on privacy. “I will never choose a public platform to talk about my personal life. So, whatever Arjun has said is entirely his prerogative,” she had said.

The Premiere and Media Buzz

Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, drew a glamorous crowd, but the Arjun-Malaika moment quickly dominated social media.

Fans commented on the obvious tension as the short encounter's video went viral. Some questioned whether this was a covert effort to preserve self-respect while dodging the spotlight from the media.

Also read: Janhvi Kapoor wears her mom Sridevi's saree at the premiere of Homebound, India's official entry to Oscars

Both seemed calm despite the uncomfortable encounter, managing the matter with the quiet composure of seasoned celebrities.

FAQs

Q1: Did Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor speak during the premiere of Homebound?
They were spotted standing close to one another and hugging each other without any major contact or talking.

Also read: Janhvi Kapoor poses with boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya’s family at Homebound Premiere

Q2: What has caused Arjun and Malaika to be at odds?
They had previously been in a well-known relationship, and Malaika did not like how Arjun's previous remarks brought private issues into the public eye.

Q3: Who stars in Homebound?
The film stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa, and it is India’s official entry to the 2026 Oscars.