A warm and cordial interaction between former couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor at the IIFA 2027 press conference in Mumbai on Thursday has taken social media by storm. The viral moment sparked intense nostalgia among fans, reviving calls for the duo to reunite on screen as Geet and Aditya, their iconic characters from Imtiaz Ali’s 2007 blockbuster Jab We Met.
Key Highlights & Event Details
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The Event: Both actors attended the official IIFA 2027 press conference in Mumbai on Thursday. Kareena wore a black leather top and skirt, while Shahid was suited in white.
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The Moment: Videos circulating online capture the ex-couple greeting each other with a warm hug and exchanging friendly pleasantries before taking the stage.
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Fan Reactions:
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Social media platforms were flooded with emotional comments referencing their iconic roles: “Geet and Aditya in a parallel universe” and “We want a Jab We Met reunion.”
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Some fans joked about the viral “October Theory”—a social media trend suggesting October brings either new relationships or reunions with past connections.
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Previous Interactions & Public Context
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IIFA Precedent: This marks another viral moment for the pair at an IIFA event. During an IIFA press conference in Jaipur in March 2025, Shahid addressed public interest in their public interactions, stating:
“For us, it’s nothing new… today we met on stage and we keep bumping into each other elsewhere too, so it’s totally normal for us. If people felt nice, it’s nice.”
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Bonding with Mira Rajput: The interaction comes shortly after Shahid’s wife, Mira Rajput, appeared as a guest on Kareena Kapoor Khan’s talk show, What Women Want. Both shared appreciative messages on social media praising each other after the shoot.
Personal Background
Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor were one of Bollywood’s most high-profile couples during the mid-2000s before parting ways in 2007 during the filming of Jab We Met. Both have since built separate families:
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Kareena Kapoor Khan: Married actor Saif Ali Khan in 2012; the couple has two sons, Taimur and Jeh.
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Shahid Kapoor: Married Mira Rajput in July 2015; the couple has two children, daughter Misha and son Zain.
