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Malaika Arora extends support to ex-boyfriend Arjun Kapoor after his emotional ‘life’s been cruel’ post

Malaika Arora reacted with a heart emoji to Arjun Kapoor’s emotional Instagram tribute about life’s recent struggles while remembering his late mother, showing support despite their breakup. The heartfelt moment garnered widespread reactions from fans and fellow celebrities alike.

February 04, 2026 / 19:34 IST
Malaika Arora reacts with support to ex-boyfriend Arjun Kapoor post
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  • Arjun Kapoor posted a heartfelt tribute to his late mother on her birth anniversary.
  • Malaika Arora responded to Arjun's post with a supportive red heart emoji
  • Bollywood celebrities and fans showed support for Arjun's heartfelt message

Bollywood personality Malaika Arora expressed a supportive reaction to her ex-partner Arjun Kapoor’s heartfelt social media post, in which the actor reflected on recent personal struggles. Arjun took to Instagram to mark his late mother Mona Shourie Kapoor’s birth anniversary with an emotional tribute, acknowledging that “life’s been kinda cruel to me lately” while reaffirming his determination to rise above challenges. Several celebrities and fans flooded the post with red heart emojis and words of encouragement — and Malaika too responded with a simple yet meaningful heart reaction.

Arjun’s post, shared on his mother’s special day, paired nostalgic photographs with candid feelings about the pain of loss and adversity. “Life’s been kinda cruel to me lately but it’s ok I’ve taken the punches before, I’ll take ’em again & still rise,” he wrote, adding that his mother taught him how to face life head-on with grace and dignity. He ended the message by saying that they would celebrate her birthday together someday.

Malaika Arora, Kapoor's former partner, replied to the post with a red heart emoji. Many other Bollywood celebrities also commented on the post, showing their support and affection.

Arjun's sisters, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, his uncle Sanjay Kapoor, and colleagues from the industry reacted with heart emojis. These colleagues include Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, Vir Das, Ali Fazal, and Zoya Akhtar.

Also read: Arjun Kapoor pays emotional tribute to late mom on her birth anniversary, writes "Life’s been kinda cruel to me lately"

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor were one of Bollywood’s most talked-about couples, having dated for several years before parting ways in 2024. Despite their breakup, they have maintained a respectful and cordial relationship, often publicly acknowledging each other’s journeys and growth.

In recent interviews, Malaika has emphasised the importance of privacy around her personal life and said she prefers to keep such matters away from public platforms, even as she supports those she cares about.

Ragini Jaiswal
Ragini Jaiswal Entertainment journalist and content writer with 3+ years of experience covering Bollywood, lifestyle trends, and celebrity stories across leading digital platforms.
first published: Feb 4, 2026 07:09 pm

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