The IIFA Awards 2025 commenced with grandeur, and a notable moment from the event has drawn significant attention. During the IIFA press meet on Saturday, actors Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor were seen standing together, engaging in conversation, and exchanging a warm hug. Photos and videos of their interaction have gone viral on social media, marking their first public appearance together in nearly 18 years.
Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, who gained widespread recognition as an on-screen pair with the 2007 film Jab We Met, had previously collaborated on films like Chup Chup Ke, Fida, and 36 China Town. Their off-screen relationship also garnered media attention before they parted ways in 2007. Since then, they have maintained a professional distance at public events, making their recent interaction a surprise for fans.
At the event, the actors initially appeared reserved but later engaged in a casual conversation, posed for photographs, and exchanged a friendly hug. The reunion has sparked reactions online, with fans referencing their Jab We Met characters, Aditya and Geet, expressing excitement over their unexpected appearance together.
Responding to media queries about the viral moment, Shahid Kapoor stated that the meeting was not significant to them. “We meet at various events, and it is quite normal. If our interaction has caught public interest, that is good for them,” he remarked.
