Bollywood turned its eyes toward Mumbai this Thursday as former co-stars and ex-lovers Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor crossed paths at the IIFA 2027 press conference. The duo shared a warm and cordial hug on the red carpet, a moment that instantly became the talk of the town. This friendly interaction echoed a similar scene from last year’s event, proving that the two have moved well past their headline-making history from the 2000s.
The pair, who famously starred together in hits like Fida, Chup Chup Ke, and the cult classic Jab We Met, have long since moved on to different chapters of their lives. Kareena is now married to Saif Ali Khan with two sons, while Shahid is happily settled with wife Mira Rajput and their two children. For the event, Kareena arrived in a chic all-black ensemble paired with stylish sunglasses, while Shahid opted for a sharp, classic white suit.
Beyond the reunion, the press conference was a star-studded affair featuring Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Rashmika Mandanna, Abhishek Banerjee, Ali Fazal, and Pankaj Tripathi. The upcoming IIFA Awards will be hosted by Varun Dhawan and Ananya Panday, with additional appearances by Karan Johar and Manish Paul. Fans can look forward to high-energy performances from Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, with Rashmika Mandanna set to make her highly anticipated IIFA debut.
The ceremony marks the fourth time IIFA will be hosted in Abu Dhabi, a partnership solidified with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral. The return to the UAE was officially confirmed following an announcement at the Arabian Travel Market 2026, attended by key stakeholders including IIFA co-founder Andre Timmins and Miral CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi.