Arjun Kapoor‘s recent appearance at politician Raj Thackeray’s Diwali bash on Monday stirred up major buzz around his relationship status with Malaika Arora. Attending the gathering with the cast of his upcoming film Singham Again, Kapoor responded to an audience question that led to an unexpected revelation: he is “single.” This statement has indirectly confirmed the ongoing breakup rumors that have surrounded the couple over the last few months.
Arjun and Malaika‘s relationship, which began in 2018, has been under the spotlight but rarely addressed openly by the pair. They had previously offered fans glimpses into their romance through shared vacation photos and birthday wishes on social media. Their relationship was notable in Bollywood, given both their high profiles and the fact that Malaika, previously married to actor Arbaaz Khan, is twelve years older than Kapoor. Together, she and Khan co-parent their son, Arhaan, since their divorce in 2017.
For months, fans have speculated about a possible split, which gained traction as Malaika chose to skip Arjun’s birthday celebration in June. Reports and paparazzi sightings indicated that the couple avoided each other at several public events, fueling rumors of their separation. In an interview earlier in October, Malaika indirectly hinted at changes in her life, sharing that she harbors “no regrets” and views all her life choices as valuable learning experiences. While she didn’t directly mention the breakup, her words have since been interpreted as a subtle acknowledgment of the end of her relationship with Kapoor. Additionally, Malaika unfollowed several of Arjun’s family members on social media, adding to fans’ suspicions about their split.
Meanwhile, Arjun has kept his feelings guarded, only recently posting a cryptic Instagram story that seemed to reflect on personal pain and resilience. The post read, “It was once the answer to your prayers,” which many followers took as a sign of his introspective take on the recent breakup. These subtle indications, coupled with his Diwali bash admission, strongly suggest that the two have chosen to part ways.
Professionally, both actors have a busy slate. Arjun Kapoor is set to play a villainous role in Singham Again, a highly anticipated third installment in Rohit Shetty’s Singham series, which has seen success with its earlier releases in 2011 and 2014. This latest movie, slated for a Diwali release, includes a star-studded cast featuring Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Deepika Padukone. Malaika, meanwhile, has continued to make headlines with her fashion and fitness endeavors, and her statement about “living without regrets” points to her focus on personal growth and new beginnings.
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The public’s response to this development reflects the curiosity around their relationship’s journey, given its notable influence on discussions around age differences and social expectations in celebrity relationships. While neither Arjun nor Malaika has offered extensive commentary beyond subtle hints, their individual stances hint that both are moving forward with positivity and resilience, each in their own way.