The fraternity of Bollywood is not new to the various rumors and speculations that surround its stars, most especially those bordering on personal life. At the moment, it seems like Malaika Arora and her relationship with Arjun Kapoor have turned out to be a hotbed of gossip with speculations of their breakup making headlines.
We dissect various aspects of these rumors in this blog, from the available evidence and what both parties say to how the public reacts.
Origins of the Rumors
Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor’s breakup rumors started doing rounds when both stars posted some cryptic posts on their social media handles. Now, Arjun Kapoor posted a deep, thought-provoking note on his Instagram story: “
We have two choices in life. We can be prisoners of our past or explorers of future possibilities.” This was too vague, so many picked up that this hinted at a breakup.
Around the same time, Malaika Arora wrote a cryptic message on her Instagram account: “When they say you can’t do it, do it twice and take pics.” That statement fueled speculation that all was not well between the two.
These posts’ nature and timing raised numerous eyebrows and evoked massive speculation about their relationship.
Not Attending Public Events
Another prominent one was the absence of Malaika Arora from public events, building on the breakup rumors. Notably, she did not attend the birthday party of Arjun Kapoor nor post any type of birthday wishes for him on social media. Her absence in this big event raised eyebrows and gave significant weight to the rumors.
Besides, Arjun Kapoor was spotted attending different events with his sister, like the ones hosted by Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, but Malaika was nowhere in sight. This trend of avoiding or not attending public appearances together further fueled the speculation that there could be some trouble brewing in paradise.
Social Media Activity
Social media activity played a huge role in these rumors. Malaika Arora unfollowed several of Arjun Kapoor’s family members on Instagram—his father Boney Kapoor, siblings Anil Kapoor, Anshula, Khushi, and Janhvi Kapoor. This was viewed as a huge tell-tale sign of trouble brewing in their paradise.
The unfollowing spree was again interpreted to be a sign of a possible breakup, hence the media and fans began speculating even more wildly about the status of the couple. In the age of social media, such actions are often used as indirect confirmations of personal issues.
Public Statements and Manager’s Denial
Amid the swirling speculations, neither Malaika nor Arjun made any public statements about the rumors. Finally, Malaika’s manager responded about the state of affairs, asserting that all was fine between the duo. The denial was done hoping that the rumors would be killed, but little did that work in terms of stopping the speculation.
These cryptic social media posts and the couple’s silence continued; they just kept the rumor mill alive. Each post or action that these two made was only subject to more interpretation by the public and the media, which were still scavenging for clues to the real score of their relationship.
Cryptic Posts and Quotes
Both Malaika and Arjun have been putting up ambiguous posts and quotes continuously, which are now being closely followed and decoded by fans as indirect hints toward their relationship. For instance, Malaika shared a quote about the importance of being surrounded by people who love, care, and respect you. This was followed by an Arjun post about having positive outlooks and possibilities of what the future could be.
These posts, in turn, have kept fans and followers guessing, fueling breakup rumors. The cryptic nature of these messages leaves much up to interpretation, further muddying the waters.
Professional Commitments
Even amidst personal turmoil, both Malaika and Arjun never lost focus on their professional commitment. Arjun Kapoor is geared up for a role in the remake of “Meri Patni Ka” to be helmed by Mudassar Aziz and would be seen essaying the role of the antagonist in Rohit Shetty’s “Singham Again.”
Malaika was last seen in a cameo appearance in the movie “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.” It is thus evident from their professional engagements and commitments that they are quite determined to separate their personal lives from the career space and are moving on normally, amidst the rumors.
Relationship History
Malaika Arora has been in a relationship with Arjun Kapoor since the year 2018. The couple confirmed their relationship way back in the year 2019 on Instagram, after which they started sharing loads of cute posts and pictures from vacations; the couple turned out to be one of the most talked-about couples in B-Town.
Their relationship has been in the limelight, and so have the fans and media, who look like they are much more conscious of their every step. Though the recent speculation runs about their status, their history speaks of a couple who has celebrated their love without hesitation in public.
Conclusion
The breakup rumors of Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor have been fanned by a heady cocktail of innuendo-laden social media posts, absence from public events, and social media activity. Even as Malaika’s manager has rubbished the breakup rumors, their complete silence, coupled with the nature of the posts, refused to let the speculations die.
With both stars keeping a tight schedule of professional commitments, only time can tell what exactly is going on between them. For now, though, the public and the media are held hostage, incessantly scanning for any signs or words that might provide insight into this high-profile relationship.