The relationship between Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora has remained one of Bollywood's most talked-about romances, particularly because Malaika was married to Arbaaz Khan when speculation about her equation with Arjun first emerged. Arjun already had a connection with the Khan family, having previously dated Arpita Khan, Salman Khan's sister. This meant he was familiar with the family and could visit their home. Arjun and Malaika eventually became close, and their friendship later developed into a romantic relationship. Arjun and Malaika publicly acknowledged their relationship years later, although both have generally kept the early stages of their romance private.
Did Arbaaz Khan Catch Arjun and Malaika?
A dramatic version of the story circulating online claims that Arbaaz Khan once walked in on Malaika and Arjun allegedly kissing, after which he became furious and supposedly slapped Arjun. However, this particular incident is not established by reliable reporting or a direct statement from Arbaaz, Malaika or Arjun. The claim appears to have circulated through social-media posts and older Bollywood gossip/“blind item” discussions rather than through independently verified reporting.
What is documented is that rumours about Arjun and Malaika's relationship were circulating before their relationship was publicly acknowledged. In 2016, Malaika addressed reports linking her to Arjun and said that their friendship was being given a different meaning. She and Arbaaz also maintained that their separation was not because of a third person.
When Did Arjun and Malaika's Relationship Become Public?
Arjun and Malaika eventually became more open about their relationship, with their public appearances together making their romance increasingly difficult to keep private. Arjun later confirmed that he had been in a relationship with Malaika from 2016 until 2024.
Malaika and Arbaaz, meanwhile, announced their separation in March 2016 and officially divorced in May 2017. The former couple continued to co-parent their son, Arhaan Khan, and have maintained a cordial relationship after their divorce.
The alleged confrontation involving Arbaaz therefore remains a rumour rather than a confirmed incident. While the complicated timeline of the relationships has fuelled speculation for years, it is important to distinguish publicly documented facts from unverified stories circulating online.
