Almost a year since Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor allegedly called it quits on their long-standing relationship, the actress surprised fans on Thursday by sending warm birthday greetings to her erstwhile beau. Posting on Instagram, Malaika posted a throwback clip of Arjun from one of their previous holidays, with a brief but affectionate greeting: “Happy Birthday”, with a champagne glass emoji and a white heart emoji.
The post, which was brief, became an immediate sensation among netizens and generated new speculation regarding their current relationship status. Is this a sign of reconciliation, or is it merely a display of mutual respect and residual fondness between the ex-couple?
A Six-Year Relationship That Made Headlines
Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor started dating openly in 2019, although there had been whispers of a romance much before that. The couple, spotted together at parties, on vacations, and in each other’s social media posts, were infamous for pushing boundaries most notably because of the age difference between the two of them, something which both of them decently tackled over the years.
Malaika Arora sends birthday wishes to ex-boyfriend Arjun Kapoor as he celebrates his 40th!#malaikaarora #arjunkapoor #birthdaywishes #exboyfriend #buzzzookascrolls pic.twitter.com/G1WuLIKXJa
— Buzzzooka Scrolls (@Buzzz_scrolls) June 26, 2025
But in early 2024, reports about their split started doing the rounds. Pinkvilla had quoted an insider close to the couple, who said that their relationship had “run its course.” The source further commented, “Malaika and Arjun shared a very special relationship, and both of them will still have a special place in each other’s hearts. They have decided to move on and will remain dignified in this regard.”
A Quiet Split, A Public Memory
The difference between Arjun and Malaika was how responsibly they handled the break-up. Neither of them made a public statement about the split, opting instead to steer clear of drama and rumors. The birthday post from Malaika, however, is the first public interaction between the two since they broke up, recalling fans of the relationship that the two shared.
Though there is no indication that they are reuniting, the recent update indicates that the two are on good terms. Whether it results in a reunion or is just an indication of a respectful friendship, followers are happy to witness amicability between the exes.
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What’s Next?
As they both stay more focused on their professional and personal lives, only time can determine whether this cute cyber move was an isolated message or the start of something greater. For the meantime, the post has set conversations and a good dose of hope among their fans.
