Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s warm airport hug goes viral, fans can't stop talking

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s warm airport hug goes viral, fans can't stop talking

Bollywood fans got a surprise dose of nostalgia on Saturday  when Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, who were once dating each other, crossed paths at the airport.

A video of their brief but warm reunion is now going viral, and people can’t stop talking about it.

The clip shows Ranbir Kapoor arriving at the entry gate, while Deepika Padukone, already seated in an airport cart, spotted him and waved at RK.

Ranbir Kapoor smiled back before walking up to her. The two exchanged a friendly, warm  hug, sat together in the same cart, and drove off, leaving fans buzzing online.

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A history that makes fans nostalgic

The moment instantly sparked chatter because Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone once dated each other. Their romance began in 2007 and blossomed on the sets of Bachna Ae Haseeno in 2008.

But things ended in 2009, a heartbreak that made headlines at the time.

Despite the split, both the stars have managed to rebuild a professional and personal rapport. They went on to deliver blockbuster films together, including Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani in 2013 and Tamasha in 2015, cementing their status as one of Bollywood’s most loved onscreen pairs.

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What’s next for the stars

Deepika Padukone has been making headlines lately after taking exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit and the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD.

Reports claimed Deepika Padukone stepped away over her request for an 8-hour work shift, and with her exit from Kalki sequel, opinions have been flying across the industry.

Still, she has major projects in the pipeline, including King and Atlee’s untitled actioner, currently referred to as AA22xA6.

Ranbir Kapoor, meanwhile, has a loaded slate of releases ahead. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War and Nitesh Tiwari’s epic Ramayana are already confirmed for 2026. He’s also tied to sequels like Animal Park and the continuation of the Brahmāstra trilogy.

For fans, though, this brief airport hug was enough to relive an era. One user summed it up perfectly: “From heartbreak to healing, this is a full-circle Bollywood moment.”

FAQsQ1: Why is Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s airport video viral?
The video went viral because the former couple warmly greeted each other with a hug, sparking nostalgia among fans.

Q2: Which films have Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starred in together?
They acted together in Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), and Tamasha (2015).

Q3: What upcoming projects are Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone working on?
Ranbir Kapoor will appear in Love & War, Ramayana, Animal Park and Brahmāstra sequels. Deepika Padukone is working on King and Atlee’s next action film.