The rumored "awkwardness" between Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora at a recent public event, possibly a premiere or gathering connected to their professional circles, has become a topic of discussion, especially in light of their breakup in 2024.

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora's relationship, which began in 2018, was often highlighted by their public appearances, vacation photos, and birthday wishes on social media. However, in late 2024, Arjun Kapoor confirmed their separation. During a Diwali event, when someone from the crowd repeatedly called out Malaika's name, Arjun responded by stating he was currently single.

Following Arjun's public declaration, Malaika Arora addressed her relationship status via an Instagram story, leaving fans to speculate. The post presented three options: "in a relationship," "single," and "hehehe," with the last option highlighted. Malaika chose not to add any further comment to the post.

Despite the breakup, Arjun Kapoor displayed support for Malaika following the death of her father, Anil Mehta. Arjun explained that if he has an emotional bond with someone, he would want to be there for them regardless, unless that person prefers him to maintain distance.

In early 2025, during promotions for his film "Mere Husband Ki Biwi," Arjun Kapoor's reaction was noted when Malaika's name was mentioned. At a fan interaction event with co-stars Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh, a person shouted "Malaika" loudly, seemingly causing Arjun to react with an "all-knowing expression" and a shake of his head.

Months after the breakup, Malaika consulted a numerologist about her love life prospects for 2025. The numerologist predicted a "10 on 10" year for her love life, suggesting she consider changing her name's spelling and relocating for better results. Malaika stated that she is generally practical about such matters but felt drawn to the numerologist's event.

Malaika has stated that she prefers to keep her personal life private and that Arjun's public statements about their relationship status were his own choice. She also acknowledged that the previous year had been challenging and emphasized the need to move forward.