Shahid Kapoor's FIRST reaction to hugging Kareena Kapoor at IIFA 2025 will melt your heart: ‘This was in front of…’
Bollywood's most admired and loved stars, Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor, left their fans shocked when they shared a rare and heartwarming hug during the IIFA 2025 press conference that was held on March 8 in Jaipur. Over the weekend, several popular names from the showbiz industry including Karan Johar, Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, and the dynamic duo, Kareena and Shahid, gathered for the prestigious award show. Before leaving the stage, Kareena and Shahid crossed paths, shared a quick, warm hug that instantly got everyone talking. Both Kareena and Shahid won several hearts as they casually chatted on stage, alongside Karan Johar, looking both super chill and friendly.
After years of rumors and endless speculation about their relationship, the Jab We Met stars were finally spotted talking to each other. As expected, this unexpected and rare moment set the internet on fire, with fans filled with both excitement and curiosity, especially after considering their complex past.
In an exclusive interaction with Zee Media's BollywoodLife, Shahid Kapoor shared his thoughts on giving fans a moment with Kareena they would cherish for a long time. On being told that both Kareena and Shahid indeed created a beautiful moment on IIFA platform with their quick hug, Shahid said, "You know, for today? Yes. Okay, yeah." How did it feel? "It was nice. It was nice to talk with her. We met on a few occasions, but of course, this was in front of a lot of the media. So, it was nice."
On the occasion of IIFA celebrating its 25th anniversary, Shahid was also asked to share the advice he would give to his 25-year-old self. "I'd let him be surprised with all the stuff that's coming up. I think it's fine. He was okay. It's amazing that life goes on and it's great to be here where we are today." Is there anything you'd like to change in the journey you've had so far? "I would not want to change anything. I feel you are exactly where you need to be. You go through the journey that you exactly need to go through. And you have to just accept that and be thankful for everything that you have achieved. Thank you for that. Full of gratitude. And it's been great."