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Shahid Kapoor Finally Speaks Out After Hugging Kareena Kapoor at IIFA 2025: “It’s Totally Normal for Us”
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The IIFA 2025 press conference in Jaipur became a romantic scene when Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan who had been well known Bollywood couple news joined forces to share an affectionate embrace on stage. Social media, along with entertainment news outlets, reacted strongly to this short experience. People couldn’t stop talking about it—and now, Shahid Kapoor has finally broken his silence.
Speaking to the media after the event, Shahid addressed the buzz, saying with calm clarity, “For us, it’s nothing new. We meet here and there, and it’s totally normal for us. If people felt nice about it, that’s great.”
His response may have been short and simple, but the internet had already done its thing, turning a 10-second hug into a full-blown Bollywood moment.
A Moment That Took Everyone by Surprise
The IIFA 2025 press meet hosted Shahid and Kareena among various other prominent Bollywood celebrities to advertise the upcoming award show. The expected normal atmosphere of the press meet changed dramatically when Shahid and Kareena briefly hugged each other and exchanged dialogue.
The public display of friendship between the couple was significant because they had avoided seeing each other since breaking up more than 15 years back. The public reaction was a combination of surprise and joy when these two famous actors displayed friendly behavior toward each other. A short video clip of the hug quickly went viral. Within hours, Twitter (now X), Instagram, and fan pages were filled with comments like:
- “Matured stars, matured hearts. Love this!”
- “Jab they met again… This time as friends!”
- “Miracles do happen at IIFA!”
It wasn’t just fans—media houses, Bollywood pages, and even other celebrities praised their professionalism and warmth.
From Bollywood’s Sweethearts to Respectful Co-Stars
The modest action gained considerable significance because of the following details.
During their relationship period, the movie industry strongly supported Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan as one of its most beloved celebrity couples. Throughout their couple relationship, Shahid and Kareena stood together in multiple movies, starting with Fida and leading up to Chup Chup Ke and their biggest joint success Jab We Met that set the dancing standard even today.
Jab We Met came out in 2007 while their relationship had already terminated. Public media extensively covered their relationship split thus both actors avoided interaction during the several following years. The actors faced interview difficulties along with gentle remarks and uneasy circumstances while working together on Udta Punjab despite their lack of screen moments.
The warm and respectful exchange between Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan at IIFA 2025 made fans of their yearslong relationship both on-screen and off delighted after so many years.
They Have Encountered Each Other at Such Events Multiple Times Before This Occasion.
The IIFA 2025 stage hug between Shahid and Kareena became news, but the pair has previously shared events together. At the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards in early 2024, the two shared the stage, but things were… let’s say, less warm.
In that instance, Kareena walked past Shahid without much acknowledgment. The actor Shahid kept a polite smile while displaying his typical composed attitude throughout the moment. This particular video recording from that occasion produced diverse public responses on the Internet. The performance got divided reactions because people described it as cold, while others insisted it was a demonstration of professionalism.
At IIFA 2025, time seems to have smoothed the previous relationships between Shahid and Alia, possibly because time heals all wounds.
Professionalism at Its Best
Shahid Kapoor attended IIFA 2025 along with Kareena Kapoor Khan for different significant reasons. Shahid performed his most energetic compilation of major songs at the event which he delivers with characteristic charm and flair. At IIFA 2025 Kareena joined an emotional segment to honour her legendary grandfather Raj Kapoor as the cinema world celebrated the 100-year milestone of his achievements.
Shahid’s Response: Calm, Mature, and Unbothered
When asked by the press to comment on the hug and the social media buzz, Shahid kept it cool. He didn’t dramatize the moment or try to dodge the question. He simply said:
“We’ve moved on with our lives. We’re both happy in our own spaces. It’s totally normal for us to meet and greet. If fans found joy in it, that makes me happy too.”
That one statement summed up the mood. He didn’t deny the history, but he didn’t dwell on it either. Just a balanced, mature answer—one that says a lot without trying too hard.
Fans Can’t Help but Dream
Of course, this moment reignited all kinds of nostalgic feelings. Fans of Jab We Met began sharing clips of Geet and Aditya. Some even started rooting for a sequel (again). Memes, throwback videos, and imagined conversations flooded timelines.
One fan wrote:
“Can we please get a Jab We Met 2 now that Shahid and Kareena are friends again? Just one more train ride?”
Another joked:
“The real award this year goes to IIFA—for giving us a full-circle Bollywood moment!”
While a movie reunion between the two may still be a far-off dream, fans are simply happy to see both stars at peace with their past.
Both Stars Have Moved on Gracefully
Kareena Kapoor Khan is now married to actor Saif Ali Khan and is a proud mother of two boys. Her career continues to flourish with bold movie choices and her popular talk show, What Women Want.
Shahid Kapoor, too, is happily married to Mira Rajput and is a father of two. He has successfully transitioned into mature roles and continues to win hearts with his performances in both films and web series.
Their personal lives are stable, their careers strong, and their mutual respect evident. It’s rare to see two former partners handle things with such poise, especially in an industry constantly under public scrutiny.
So, What’s Next?
While the hug was just a fleeting moment, it became a symbolic one—showing how people can grow, heal, and respect each other, even after history.
Whether or not they ever share the screen again is up to fate (and probably a great script), but what matters is this: they’ve shown that dignity, grace, and a simple hug can sometimes say more than a thousand interviews ever could.
As the Bollywood world gears up for the glitz and glamour of IIFA 2025, Shahid and Kareena’s small but meaningful moment will surely remain one of its most memorable highlights.
