Exes Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora go from 'ignoring' to 'hugging' at Homebound premiere

The premiere of Homebound in Mumbai brought together Bollywood stars, but it was exes Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora who drew attention. The former couple, who ended their relationship in 2024, were seen in the same frame, and their brief interaction—or lack of it—quickly went viral.

In a clip widely shared online, Arjun greeted co-stars including Neha Dhupia and engaged in conversations. Malaika, standing nearby, avoided eye contact and quietly walked away without a word. The short exchange led to social media chatter, with many labeling it “awkward” and speculating about lingering tension. Fans flooded social platforms with comments. “Sometimes people become so mean after breaking up that you regret loving them,” one wrote. Another added, “How do people act like strangers after sharing so much?”

However, another video from the evening showed Malaika greeting Arjun and filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan with a warm hug as she arrived. The contrasting clips sparked debates about whether the exes were deliberately avoiding each other or if it was just a passing moment caught on camera.

Later, more footage showed them sharing a brief side hug, followed by Malaika walking away, further fueling speculation. The premiere, featuring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, ended up trending less for its star cast and more for the ex-couple’s body language.

Malaika on choices, resilience, and love

Malaika has addressed her personal life and the scrutiny she faces in past interviews. Speaking to GlobalSpa, she said, “I believe every choice I have made, both personally and professionally, has shaped my life for a reason.”

She also discussed handling online trolling. “I’ve built a mechanism where I don’t let the negativity through anymore,” she told Hello. Despite setbacks, Malaika remains optimistic about love. “I’ll never give up on the idea of true love… but I know where to draw the line,” she added.

Even in public appearances where exes cross paths, their interactions continue to be closely watched, highlighting how personal history and media attention often overlap in Bollywood.