Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor, who had been together since 2018, have ended their relationship, according to recent developments. The news of their split gained traction after Arjun openly confirmed his single status during a public appearance for the promotion of his upcoming film, Singham Again. In response, Malaika shared a cryptic post on social media, hinting at love and connections, sparking further speculation among fans.
Arjun Confirms Split
The confirmation of the breakup came during a Diwali celebration hosted by politician Raj Thackeray at Shivaji Park, Mumbai. Arjun, who attended the event with his Singham Again co-stars, was addressing the crowd when a spectator shouted Malaika’s name. Smiling, Arjun responded, “Nahi abhi single hoon. Relax karo (No, I’m single now. Relax).” He then joked further, adding, “Inhone ‘tall aur handsome’ bola, aisa lagraha hai ki shaadi ki baat karrahe hai. Isliye maine bola relax karo pehle (He said ‘tall and handsome,’ which sounded like he was talking about marriage, so I said relax first).”
This casual yet candid remark left little room for doubt, effectively confirming his single status. Shortly after, fans noticed a cryptic post from Malaika on her Instagram Stories, which fueled further interest in their breakup.
Malaika’s Cryptic Message
On Wednesday, hours after Arjun’s statement circulated online, Malaika posted a cryptic quote on her Instagram Stories. The message read, “Touching a heart for a second can touch a soul for a lifetime,” followed by a simple “Good Morning” message. Although the post appeared to be a general greeting, fans quickly connected it to Arjun’s revelation, speculating it was a subtle acknowledgment of their breakup.
A Private Relationship
Malaika and Arjun had kept their relationship largely private since they began dating in 2018. They seldom spoke about each other in public, though they occasionally shared glimpses of their relationship through social media posts from romantic vacations and festive celebrations. Reports suggest that the couple parted ways earlier this year, maintaining their preference for privacy even as they ended their relationship.
Despite the breakup, a source close to the couple emphasized that they continue to hold mutual respect. Speaking to Pinkvilla earlier, the source said, “Malaika and Arjun had a very special relationship and will always hold a special place in each other’s hearts. They have chosen to part ways with dignity and won’t allow anyone to dissect their relationship.”
The recent developments mark the end of one of Bollywood’s more discreet yet high-profile relationships, with both Malaika and Arjun choosing to stay reserved ast hey move forward.