Arjun Kapoor, currently basking in the success of Singham Again, recently made headlines with his impressive portrayal of Danger Lanka. However, in his personal life, Kapoor is navigating a new chapter after confirming his breakup with longtime partner Malaika Arora. At a recent Diwali event, the actor announced he was single, leading to public confirmation of the end of his relationship with Malaika. In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Kapoor shared reflections on loneliness, loss, and the personal growth he’s undergone over the years.
Reflecting on the profound impact of his mother Mona Shourie’s death in 2012, Kapoor spoke about the loneliness he endured following her passing, which left a deep void in his life. “I think that was 2014, and I was dealing with my mom’s loss,” he shared, adding that his sister, Anshula Kapoor, had also left to pursue education in Delhi. The result was an empty home that made an already difficult period feel more isolating. “This was also the time I was becoming a star and was getting all the attention, but not the attention I wanted in my personal life,” Kapoor admitted. “Then, my personal life became balanced, irrespective of how work went.”
Since then, Kapoor has journeyed through a range of life experiences, learning to balance fame, personal grief, and relationships. With his recent breakup, he acknowledged the importance of prioritizing himself, stating, “I think today, like I say this, I needed to just take care of myself. Being selfish is looked at slightly in the wrong way, but I guess it’s not selfish. It’s just I was not okay because of other things.” The actor noted that the challenges he faced weren’t solely about loneliness but about the culmination of events in his life that required introspection.
In the interview, Kapoor also shared valuable insights on relationships and self-growth, emphasizing the need for self-contentment rather than relying on relationships to fill emotional gaps. “Relationships fulfil you but if you’re not okay, you need to figure that out,” he explained. “You can’t project that on a relationship or other people. It’s every day (that) you figure stuff out. I always say that every day you wake up (you need to note) the new things you need to work on — whether you are in a relationship or otherwise.”
When addressing his breakup with Malaika Arora, Kapoor remained respectful, choosing not to delve into specifics. “It’s very tricky to speak about it and know. Because I think I’ve got to respect the way things have been,” he stated, clarifying that his past issues were unrelated to his current path. “I don’t like to go into details for that reason. But I will never ever crisscross the two things.”
Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora began dating in 2018, and their relationship drew media attention. According to sources, the pair parted ways amicably after several years together.
On the work front, Arjun Kapoor is yet to announce his next project.
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