Actor Arjun Kapoor, who was once part of Bollywood’s most talked-about couple with Malaika Arora, has confirmed his single status. The duo, known for breaking societal norms regarding their age gap, had been together for several years before rumors of their breakup surfaced in 2024. Arjun finally confirmed the split during a promotional event in October last year.
Since then, fans have speculated about his relationship status. Comedian and actor Harsh Gujral, who co-stars with Arjun in Mere Husband Ki Biwi, recently addressed the matter during a press conference in Mumbai. While discussing the film’s theme of love triangles and relationship dynamics, Harsh made a lighthearted revelation about both of them being single.
“For me, it’s true that I don’t have anyone in my real life right now; I’m single. And Arjun bhai is also single in real life. So, we are just doing this film,” Harsh quipped.
Arjun’s Reaction to Malaika’s Name Goes Viral
At another promotional event for Mere Husband Ki Biwi, Arjun appeared alongside co-stars Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh. During the event, Bhumi was addressing the audience when a fan excitedly shouted Malaika Arora’s name.
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Caught off guard, Arjun initially appeared surprised but quickly broke into laughter, trying to maintain his composure. The moment was captured on video and soon went viral, sparking discussions among fans about his reaction.
Arjun Kapoor Applauds Malaika Arora’s Dance Legacy
Despite their breakup, Arjun Kapoor publicly appreciated Malaika’s contributions to Bollywood. The actor, along with his co-stars, appeared on the reality show India’s Best Dancer vs Super Dancer, where Malaika was part of the jury.
Contestants paid tribute to her by performing on her iconic dance numbers, including Munni Badnaam, Chaiyya Chaiyya, and Pandey Ji Seeti. Watching the performance, Arjun was full of praise for his former partner.
“I have been speechless for years, and I still choose to remain silent. But I must say this—getting to hear all my favorite songs just highlights the incredible career and journey she has had. Congratulations, Malaika! The kind of music, performances, and legacy you have built is truly worth celebrating. It was a pleasure to see you being honored like this,” Arjun said.
Arjun Kapoor’s Upcoming Projects
On the work front, Arjun Kapoor was last seen in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, featuring an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, and Ranveer Singh.
He will next be seen in Mere Husband Ki Biwi alongside Bhumi Pednekar, Rakul Preet Singh, and Harsh Gujral. Additionally, Arjun is set to star in No Entry 2, co-starring Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh.